Honolulu mayor defends role in police chief’s decision to retire: ‘I did not overstep’

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi said he did not fire Honolulu Police Chief Arthur “Joe” Logan, but admits he wanted a change. Blangiardi responded to critics who accused him of exceeding his authority. In explaining the process, …

Kilauea volcano erupts, sending lava and smoke skyward in Hawaii

HONOLULU — Kilauea Volcano in Hawaii has erupted for the 24th time since late December, sending lava shooting nearly 1,000 feet into the sky. The eruption, which started at 8:55pm local time, also produced a plume of smoke that reached 16,000 feet and was …

Honolulu City Council adopts HART’s $968M budget

The Hono­lulu Authority for Rapid Transportation’s $968.3 million budget package will roll for fiscal year 2026. The City Council on Wednesday voted 8-0, with Council member Augie Tulba absent for that portion of the meeting, to approve HART’s $174.7 …

Truckee Football Foundation honors Coach Bob Shaffer with annual memorial golf tournament and Hawaii fundraiser

TRUCKEE, Calif. — The Truckee Football Foundation is bringing back one of its most beloved traditions this summer: the Bob Shaffer Memorial Golf Tournament, set for Friday, June 13, at Northstar Golf Course. The event not only honors the life and legacy of …

Discover The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua: A Hawaiian Retreat Blending Luxury and Culture

As part of Maui Week on Daytime Chicago, attention turns to one of the island’s notable luxury destinations—The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua. Situated on more than 50 acres of tropical landscape along Maui’s northwest coast, the resort offers a combination …

Honolulu Police Commission Wants New Chief ‘As Quickly As Possible’

The mayor’s office is also looking for a new candidate for an opening on the police commission after Blangiardi’s previous nominee dropped out this week. The Honolulu Police Commission will aim to speed up the hiring process of a new chief this time around …

Earnings of child actors protected by Hawaii law

1/3 Swipe or click to see more OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR Maia Kealoha, who plays Lilo in Disney’s live-­action movie “Lilo and Stitch,” posed with Gov. Josh Green in his private office. Above, the two smiled for a selfie. 2/3 Swipe or click to see …

Column: Hawaii needs world-class, independent cancer center

Cancer touches every one of us. In Hawaii, nearly 70,000 people are living with cancer, and each year, 2,300 families lose a loved one to this disease. For decades, our state has had a source of hope and healing: the University of Hawaii Cancer Center. The …

Honolulu Sewer Fees Increase Approved In Narrow City Council Vote

The measure, which needs to be signed by Mayor Rick Blangiardi, raises rates at a slower pace than initially proposed. Councilman Augie Tulba said it’s still “a heavy lift for many families.” Households on Oʻahu will pay more in sewer fees over the next …

Hawaii Hilo, HPU share Challenge title

Hawaii Hilo and Hawaii Pacific were named co-champions of the PacWest Hawaii Challenge, a competition comprised of 10 sports that all three of the state’s NCAA Division II schools participate in. The Vulcans and Sharks earned 23 points to finish in the …

Friends actress, now 62, resurfaces as spiritual healer in Hawaii decades after leaving Hollywood behind

AN actress from Friends, who is now 62, has resurfaced as a spiritual healer in Hawaii while sharing her inspiring story and how she found her gift. Decades after leaving Hollywood behind, Jane Sibbett who played Ross Geller’s ex wife Carol Willick on …

Your Pet Could Be a Star in the 2026 Hawaiian Humane Society Calendar

The Hawaiian Humane Society is inviting pet lovers across the islands to celebrate their furry, feathered, and four-legged friends through the 2026 Pets in Paradise Calendar Contest, one of the organization’s most loved annual fundraisers. Brandy …

Matt Elliott to be named Wendy Hensel’s pick as new Hawaii athletic director

Matt Elliott, the senior director of policy and public affairs at the Hawaii Community Foundation and a former UCLA athletics administrator, is University of Hawaii President Wendy Hensel’s pick to be the next UH Manoa athletic director, Spectrum News has …

‘Lilo & Stitch’ star helps Gov. Green protect Hawaii’s child performers

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – Money that child performers or influencers make in Hawaii is now protected by law. Governor Josh Green signed House Bill 874 on Wednesday with the help of actress Maia Kealoha, the 8-year-old star of Disney’s live-action remake …

Honolulu police chief appears before police commission amid resignation announcement

Honolulu police chief appears before commission following resignation

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – Honolulu Police Chief Joe Logan appeared before the Honolulu Police Commission Wednesday afternoon, the first time since his surprising resignation announcement Monday. The commission is in charge of finding his successor, …

Summer Stage Series Parking Lot Party ~ Apuna’s Hawaiian Kitchen | The Tap Shack

June 6 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm  Friday, June 6 – Parking Lot Party feat. Reckless Envy | Music @ 7 PM We’re kicking off the weekend with a full-blown Parking Lot Party and the return of Reckless Envy! Expect killer vocals, country-rock vibes, and dance-worthy …

EXCLUSIVE: Babylon Bee Challenges Hawaii Law Targeting Political Satire

The Babylon Bee on Wednesday filed a legal challenge against a new Hawaii law that criminalizes political satire, accusing the state of violating citizens’ First Amendment rights. The satirical outlet filed its challenge along with Dawn O’Brien, a Honolulu …

New Hawaii law aims to better protect children from torture

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – A measure aimed at protecting children, and others who are vulnerable, from torture is now law in Hawaii. Gov. Josh Green signed Senate Bill 281 last week into law, clearly defining torture and designating it as Class A felony, …