Skunk captured by Honolulu police prompts concern over invasive species

A skunk was captured by Honolulu police at Kaka‘ako Waterfront Park after a report of the animal running around near Keawe Street. The incident occurred last night, and the Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture was promptly contacted. Three...

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in Honolulu County in week ending June 14?

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Chairman Willie L. Phillips | www.ferc.govFederal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Chairman Willie L. Phillips | www.ferc.gov There were two gas stations in cities across Honolulu County selling...

Honolulu’s Effort to Fast-Track Affordable Housing Projects Hasn’t Worked

Developers of much-needed affordable housing are supposed to get permits approved or denied within three months. It’s taking far longer. It was a simple, ambitious goal: Honolulu would approve or deny building permits for affordable housing...

Hawaii Rise Foundation awards over $50K in scholarships to Big Island students

The Hawaii Rise Foundation, alongside its community partners, recently awarded over $50,000 in scholarships to Hawaii Island students through its annual scholarship program. The Hawaii Rise Foundation, alongside its community partners, recently...

Wayfinder Waikiki review: Affordable, stylish hotel in central Honolulu

First impressions: Aloha! How lovely it is to be greeted by the genuine warmth and kindness that is the signature of Hawaii’s aloha spirit. From the parking valet to front desk staff and the general manager who stops to say hello, there are smiles...

Honolulu Hale exhibit honors 75th anniversary of Korean War

Christine Song was just 3 years old when the Korean War began. Her memories are hazy, but there’s one that sticks out prominently: looking for a place to hide as North Korean artillery pounded her neighborhood. She reflected on those memories...

Friday Food Insider: Philly natives bring 'water ice' to Waterville

Philadelphia natives who moved to Waterville during the pandemic have opened up a food truck serving a Philly specialty, water ice — an idea inspired by a family story. Bobby Dombroski and Larkin Silverman have opened their first joint business...

Hawaii ballroom dancers crowned first place at Las Vegas dance challenge

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Hawaii ballroom dancers are on their way home from Las Vegas after a major competition win. Representing the Aloha Ballroom Company at the 2025 Vegas Open Dance Challenge, four students took home top honors in their...

Trade Pitch Sees Lakers Flip Austin Reaves for DPOY in Antetokounmpo Deal

Getty Austin Reaves of the Los Angeles Lakers. The Los Angeles Lakers kicked off what will likely be a summer of major moves on Wednesday with ownership selling a majority stake in the historic franchise to Los Angeles Dodgers owner Mark Walter....

Hawaii County Weather Forecast for June 19, 2025

Hilo Tonight: Mostly cloudy. Numerous showers in the evening, then scattered showers after midnight. Lows 63 to 69 near the shore to 49 to 57 at 4000 feet. Northwest winds up to 10 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent. Juneteenth: Partly sunny in the...

Best of Hawaiʻi finalist: Hawaiian Financial FCU is there for all the moments that matter

Thursday Weather - Breezy trade and light scattered showers this Juneteenth

HONOLULU (Island News) -- Today, satellite images show bands of clouds moving in on the trade winds, bringing brief showers mainly to windward mountain slopes. These clouds are fairly stable, and the weather overall remains dry and calm. Brief...

Hawaii attorney blends social justice with business law

Andy Sidaris films are getting the novelization treatment, starting with Malibu Express and Hard Ticket to Hawaii

Filmmaker Andy Sidaris – whose work I first encountered back in the days when Joe Bob Briggs had a show on The Movie Channel – made movies that have been boiled down to descriptions like “bullets, bombs, and babes” and “girls, guns, and...

Mental health must be a business priority in the Pacific Islands

“It’s freakin’ tough out there and even tougher in here,” said Melissa Doman, an organizational psychologist and former clinical mental health therapist, during a recent virtual fireside interview hosted in collaboration with Mental Health America...

Heartbreak estate: Inside the legal battles of Elvis Presley’s financial legacy

In the summer of 2021, Priscilla Presley seemed to be riding high. The ex-wife of the King of Rock ’n’ Roll had appeared at Graceland during the annual Elvis Week celebration and later hosted a three-day festival at the famous manse extolling the...

Zonta Club offers $10K in grants to women entrepreneurs

The Zonta Club of Hilo is accepting microgrant applications to provide funding for women-owned small businesses on Hawaii Island. Women entrepreneurs who are seeking financial support are encouraged to apply. Subscribe today for unlimited access....

New business incubator program kicks off in Waiʻanae

HONOLULU (Island News) – Twenty aspiring entrepreneurs from the Waiʻanae Coast have been selected for the City and County of Honolulu’s new Idea2Biz small business incubator program. The Office of Economic Revitalization launched the 13-week pilot...

Singapore Airlines flight diverted after business class passenger with severe shellfish allergy served shrimp

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Longtime Kauai resident, Kane Casillas, takes on ‘American Ninja Warrior’

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - “American Ninja Warrior” kicked off its 17th season this month, and features a former longtime Kauai resident, who’s dedicated his life to training for the Ninja Warrior stage. When Kane Casillas took the American Ninja...