‘Hawaii to the World’ TV show announces Maui finalists

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – Eight Maui performers have made it to the Maui finals of “Hawaii to the World,” a talent competition and series produced by the Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement (CNHA) and televised on Hawaii News Now. These finalists will …

Hawaii Tourism Authority executive cites improper spending in whistleblower lawsuit

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – Hawaii Tourism Authority executive Isaac Choy is fighting back after being put on unpaid leave for hostile workplace complaints. He filed a whistleblower lawsuit saying he was pushed out because he found many examples of improper …

Hawaii Kai man acquitted in stabbings of landlord, 2 roommates

A 43-year-old Hawaii Kai man was acquitted Friday of first- and second-degree attempted murder by reason of insanity in the 2023 stabbings of three men with whom he shared a Kalama Valley house. Circuit Judge Kevin Souza based his verdict on the unanimous …

Honolulu police shut down illegal Waianae game room

1/3 Swipe or click to see more COURTESY HONOLULU POLICE DEPARTMENT HPD officers executed a search warrant at a location near Ihuku St in Waianae at about 7 p.m., Thursday night, according to a Honolulu Police Department social media post. “Officers …

Knife-wielding man arrested for lunging at woman in Downtown Honolulu

Police arrest a 34-year-old man accused of lunging at a 29-year-old woman with a knife in front of the Honolulu District Court this afternoon. HONOLULU (Island News) — Police arrest a man accused of lunging at a woman with a knife near the Honolulu …

Hawaii high school longest state championship streaks by sport, 2024-25

Handing off a state championship streak from one class to the next is not as easy as a simple pass of a baton. The 2024-25 Hawaii high school athletic calendar year saw some meaningful state streaks fall across the fall, winter and spring seasons, while …

ISLAND HISTORY — Historic Hawaiian women of Kauai and Niihau

Niihau-born Kaapu Kolo (1801-1920) witnessed wooden idols being burned and heiau being demolished on Kauai following the collapse of the ancient Hawaiian kapu system in 1819. Subscribe today for unlimited access. Already a subscriber? Login Not ready to …

Pilot project will target agricultural crimes on Hawaii Island, Oahu’s North Shore

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – A new unit within the Department of Law Enforcement will focus solely on crimes on agricultural lands. “It is an underserved population,” said DLE director Mike Lambert. Lambert said the group of nine officers will respond to …

Hawaii Kai man acquitted of attempted murder in stabbing of roommates, landlord

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – A man accused of brutally stabbing his two roommates and his landlord nearly two years ago was acquitted Friday by reason of insanity. Matthew Smith, now 43, had opted for a bench trial on one count of first-degree attempted …

Dispute over public parking near beach divides Hawaii Kai neighborhood

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – For more than 10 years, Hawaii Kai resident Kevin Mulkern has been speaking out against homeowners on Paiko Drive blocking off easements fronting their properties. He says they’re limiting parking for those who want to visit the …

Hawaiian Host® Introduces New Faces of AlohaMacs® – Congratulations Kanoelehua Robinson & Kahanu Palencia-Cuban

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Medical Cannabis Telehealth Bill Vetoed by Hawaii Governor Josh Green

Hawaii’s Governor, Josh Green, shook up the state’s medical cannabis industry by vetoing legislation which would have entitled physicians to certify medical cannabis patients through telehealth for the cannabis program (1,2). Additionally, the bill would …

‘Hawaii to the World’ TV show seeks auditions by Kauai performers

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – Calling all Kauai singers, dancers, storytellers, comedians, and cultural performers! The deadline to audition for “Hawaii to the World, Kauai Calls” is Thursday, June 19. “Hawaii to the World” is a brand-new talent competition …

Parking dispute divides Hawaii Kai neighborhood

Hawai‘i Island police chief Ben Moszkowicz applies to be interim chief of Honolulu Police Department

Ben Moszkowicz has been Hawaiʻi Island Police Chief since January 2023, after he was selected from a pool of 44 applicants. At the urging of Honolulu City and County Mayor Rick Blangiardi, Hawai‘i Island police chief Ben Moszkowicz has applied to be …

Tourist rescued after falling off cliff at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

A Hawaii Volcanoes National Park visitor was rescued by first responders Wednesday night after falling 30 feet off a steep cliff while trying to get a closer look at the Kilauea volcanic eruption, according to park officials. The 30-year-old man from …

Saturday parade, protest expected to disrupt Honolulu traffic

Both a parade and protest are planned in downtown Honolulu on Saturday, resulting in road closures and likely traffic delays. The 108th King Kamehameha Celebration Floral Parade begins at 9 a.m. in front of ‘Iolani Palace on South King Street. The parade …

Visitor rescued from Hawaii Volcanoes park after falling 30 feet off cliff

A Hawaii Volcanoes National Park visitor was rescued by first responders Wednesday night after falling 30 feet off a steep cliff while trying to get a closer look at the Kilauea volcanic eruption, according to park officials. The 30-year-old man from …

You Gotta Hear Dis: the new Spider-Girl is native Hawaiian!!

Lina Girl spills the tea on celebrity, entertainment, and community “stuffs” in Hawaiʻi and worldwide. There is now a web-slinging tita, we review How To Train Your Dragon live action, and Dark Helmet returns…may the shwartz be with you!