Hawaii law enforcement on alert amid Iran war

Hawaii law enforcement officials are on guard after the U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued a warning Sunday about the threat posed by hackers and terrorists affiliated with Iran. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem issued a National Terrorism …

U.S. Army Purple Heart veteran forced to self-deport from Hawaii

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – After 48 years in the United States, decorated Army veteran Sae Joon Park left his life and family in Hawaii on Monday, not knowing when he’ll see them again. He self deported to South Korea, under the watchful eyes of ICE agents …

Monk seal pup gifted official Hawaiian name

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – This season’s newest monk seal pup was given his official Hawaiian name. Keolanieleokamoanahinuhinuikamahinakulu, or Keola for short, was born to mother seal Lei Ola, or RH-48. The pup’s full Hawaiian name was gifted to him by …

Here’s what the Honolulu City Council leadership shakeup could mean for policies going forward

The Honolulu City Council underwent significant changes in leadership last week, leading to both optimism and uncertainty about the council’s direction going forward. Last Tuesday, the council voted to promote Councilmembers Andria Tupola and Esther …

Former Hawaii army soldier self-deports

HONOLULU (Island News) — As immigrant deportations across the U.S. continue some feel that non-dangerous immigrants are getting caught in the crossfire. “Thank you for your service! I’m sorry!” Sae Joon Park was one of those immigrants. He …

Hawaiian Cultural Festival this weekend at national park

Pu‘uhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park on Saturday will host its annual Hawaiian Cultural Festival and celebrate the park’s 64th anniversary as a unit of the National Park Service. The park entrance fee will be waived for this special day. The theme …

Hawaii military families worried about increasing potential for war

“It’s a little nerve wracking a little bit, but I’m just hoping that, you know, we’re making the moves to protect our country,” said military wife Carol Kruppenbacher. Carol and her baby Raegan were shopping at the Navy Exchange. Her …

Hawaiian Macaroni Salad

Be the first to rate & review! 1 Photo This Hawaiian macaroni salad may be the simplest version of mac salad ever, but it is also the one that always gets finished first and gets complimented the most. And here, the simplicity is the secret—when you …

Former Hawaii army soldier deported

HONOLULU (Island News) — “Thank you for your service! I’m sorry!” Farewell pictures for Sae Joon Park. It was like a dream send off, but this is not a fairy tale. “It’s so real. I was in disbelief until the last minute, but reality …

Former Hawaii army soldier self-deports to South Korea

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Purple heart recipient from Hawaii deported after 48 years in U.S.

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New study links MIND diet to lower dementia risk in Hawaii

HONOLULU (Island News) – A new study found that people who follow the MIND diet were significantly less likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease or related forms of dementia. MIND, Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay, is a diet pattern …

Hawaii junior golfers tee off at King Auto Group State Championship

King Auto Group 13-18 State Championship WAIKOLOA, Hawaii (Island News) – The Hawaii State Junior Golf Association (HSJGA) hosted the King Auto Group 13-18 State Championship at Mauna Lani North Course this weekend, June 18-20. 57 junior golfers from …

$8B Navy contract signals continued defense spending boom for Hawaii

Director Lori Kahikina stops in to invite input on a special section of the Honolulu Rail project

Hawaiian Electric’s new deal saves Oahu households $3 monthly

HONOLULU (Island News) — Honolulu residents could be shocked, after seeing a dip in their electric bill. Hawaiian Electric amended its contract with Par Hawaii for another three years, saving Oahu households nearly $3 a month on their bill. “Oahu …

More Medals for Hawaii’s Patricio Family at the USA Boxing Summer Festival

If you had been around the Las Vegas Convention Center last week and had run into a fellow who told you that boxing was dead, you would have thought that guy was a moron. More than 1400 boxers descended on that complex last week as did at least as many …