Honolulu launches $5M grant program to support low-income rental housing

Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi’s administration is offering $5 million in grant funding to stoke the creation of more low- income rental housing on Oahu. Currently, the city Department of Land Management is soliciting proposals from nonprofit entities and …

Coalition releases Hawaii’s first plan for water safety

Hawaii’s first water safety plan has been released in an effort to reduce drownings in an island state with America’s highest rate of visitor drownings and second highest for residents. The new Hawai‘i Water Safety Coalition called its plan — “I Palekana …

Hawaii men’s basketball team loses to Cal Poly for 1st time since 2020

After a 25-point home win over last-place Cal State Fullerton last weekend, Hawaii coach Eran Ganot and Rainbow Warriors players voiced confidence in the team’s level of togetherness at the midpoint of the Big West men’s basketball season. It didn’t take …

Hawaii women’s basketball shuts down Cal Poly for 10th straight victory

HONOLULU — So locked in is the Hawaii women’s basketball team that right now it can  lose critical pieces and still find a way to complete the puzzle. With senior point guard Lily Wahinekapu missing her first game of the season due to an illness, the rest …

Woman sues Alaska Airlines over alleged sexual assault on flight to Honolulu

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – A woman is suing Alaska Airlines after she says she was sexually assaulted by an intoxicated passenger on a flight from Seattle to Honolulu. The lawsuit claims that the male passenger, who was seated across the aisle and is also …

Hawaii’s top court hears insurance industry claims on $4B wildfire settlement

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – The Hawaii Supreme Court heard a $4 billion argument Thursday over the Maui wildfire lawsuits. The court faces a decision that could kill the so-called “global” settlement between victims, Hawaii Electric, the state, Kamehameha …

Here are Hawaii’s largest nonprofit service providers

Rank Business Name Revenue 2023 Fiscal Year End Date 2023 Assets 2023 Employees 2023 Top Local Executive(s) 1 Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Center, 86-260 Farrington Hwy., Waianae, HI 96792, 808-697-3300, wcchc.com 96660000 2023-06-30 00:00:00-04 …

Hawaii County Weather Forecast for February 07, 2025

Hilo Tonight: Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers in the evening, then numerous showers after midnight. Lows 58 to 66 near the shore to 46 to 54 at 4000 feet. Light winds becoming west up to 10 mph after midnight. Chance of rain 70 percent. Friday: Cloudy …

Hawaii Supreme Court tackles insurer issues stalling $4 billion Lahaina fire settlement

The payout of the massive proposed settlement has been tied up by insurers seeking subrogation. (CN) — The fate of a proposed $4 billion settlement is in the hands of the Hawaii Supreme Court after parties of the proposed settlement and insurers argued …

Hawaii Rainbow Wahine face the UCSB Gauchos on 10-game win streak

UCSB Gauchos (13-9, 7-5 Big West) at Hawaii Rainbow Wahine (16-6, 10-2 Big West) Honolulu; Sunday, 12 a.m. EST × Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings. kAmq~%%~| {x}ti w2H2:: H:== ECJ E …

Hawaii restaurants and stores recommend early food orders leading up to Super Bowl Sunday

HONONLULU (Island News) — Super Bowl 59 is this Sunday and that means a big demand for pizza, wings and party snacks. So restaurants say order early. Locally-owned J-Dolan’s urges customers to reserve takeout now to avoid delays. Don’t procrastinate …

Smaller Cal Poly surges past Hawaii basketball team

Cal Poly played small-ball basketball in a big way in Thursday’s 79-63 victory over Hawaii in Mott Athletics Center in San Luis Obispo, Calif. A crowd of 1,756 saw the Mustangs use a second-half surge to end a nine-game losing streak against the Rainbow …

Hawaii Lawmakers Vote To Delay Consideration Of Marijuana Legalization Bill Until Next Year

Hawaii’s House of Representatives has voted to delay a sweeping proposal that would have legalized marijuana, effectively halting the bill’s progress until next legislative session. Though companion legislation is still alive on the Senate side, it’s …

Honolulu residents still dealing with aftermath of storm as heavy rains break elevators

HONOLULU (Island News) — Dozens of people in aging condominiums are dealing with broken elevators damaged a week ago during the storm. “With the heavy rain, I noticed there was dripping like inside the elevator from when you opened the doors.” …

Hawaii’s NFL stars gave back to keiki with football, cheer clinic at Pearl Harbor

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – The National Football League, in partnership with Armed Forces Entertainment, was out at Pearl Harbor Wednesday afternoon for the Pro Blitz Tour. About 200 keiki from military families took part in the football and cheer clinic. …

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As Super Bowl LIX looms, a look back at University of Hawaii’s former champions

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – Super Bowl LIX is just days away, and although there are no current Rainbow Warriors on the Philadelphia Eagles or Kansas City Chiefs, the University of Hawaii’s connection to the big game goes back decades. Larry Cole was the …

Hawaii’s NFL stars gave back to keiki with football, cheer clinic at Pearl Harbor

As Super Bowl LIX looms, a look back at University of Hawaii’s former champions