Hawaii State

Honolulu, HI

Passenger opens airplane exit door during flight in South Korea; 12 people injured slightly. A passenger opened an emergency exit door during a plane flight in South Korea on Friday, causing air to blast inside the cabin and slightly injure 12 people, officials said. The plane landed safely. Amid pay...

The 50th State Fair is back for the summer at Aloha Stadium!

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Gov. Josh Green on Thursday announced a new direction for Aloha Stadium and the surrounding entertainment district, delivering the project as one public-private partnership. Under the new plan, the developer will design and build a new stadium using state and private funds. Previously, the project — also...

Green announces new direction for Aloha Stadium, surrounding entertainment district

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Happening today on Ford Island at Pearl Harbor, a special memorial march to honor our fallen heroes for Memorial Day weekend. CJ and Julie Niehoff, co-founders of Transition Skills Training, the nonprofit organizing the event, joined HNN’s Sunrise Weekends to talk about the first Hawaii walk, which is part of a nationwide event called “Carry The Load.”

First Carry the Load Memorial March comes to Hawaii

Seven women will vie for the title of Mrs. Hawaii Filipina 2023. Beauty pageants are often seen as a young woman's game but our guests prove the journey gets better with age and experience. Hawaii News Now - Jen Robbins - Memorial Weekend - Cool Timelapse. Updated: 16 hours ago.

USA Boxing defends disciplinary actions stemming from unsanctioned Hawaii event

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Time’s up for 10 boaters who’ve overstayed their temporary harbor permits. The state recently began issuing impoundment notices and one owner says he could lose his boat ― even though he’s current on his rent. “I’m being kicked out. I have nowhere to...

State threatening to seize 10 boats at Ala Wai Boat Harbor, citing expired permits

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A Big Island family has lost everything in a fire that destroyed their home. The single mom of three ran a business in that house ― and now loved ones are turning to the community for help. The Hawaii Island Fire Department says just before 9...

Hawaii Island family that lost home and business to fast-moving blaze turns to community for support

Pearl City, HI

HNN News Brief (May 26, 2023) HFD is investigating a building fire that broke out from a Pearl City business early this morning. The 50th State Fair is back for the summer at Aloha Stadium!. Updated: 3 hours ago. |. Looking for some family fun this summer? Well, the 50th...

HFD investigating 2-alarm fire at business in Pearl City

After months of debate, process of picking Aloha Stadium developer back on track. The process to pick a new developer for Aloha Stadium and entertainment district is back on track again after months of debate and confusion and $26 million spent on the first plan. Hawaii doctors use ambulance-based telehealth...

This teen rocks. No, really.

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Preparations are underway for the full return of the Shinnyo Lantern Floating Hawaii ceremony, which will make its full return at Ala Moana Regional Park on Memorial Day. Much smaller versions of the gathering have been held during the pandemic. “We’re extremely grateful for the cooperation of...

Thousands expected to turn out as Lantern Floating Hawaii ceremony makes full return

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The longest runway at Honolulu’s airport is set to reopen this weekend. Runway 8L has been closed since October for repaving and maintenance work. The project involved constructing a 1,000-foot stretch of cement at the runway’s threshold. Runway safety features, like edge lights and navigational...

Primary runway at Honolulu’s airport to reopen after significant repairs

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The process to pick a new developer for Aloha Stadium and entertainment district is back on track again after months of debate and confusion and $26 million spent on the first plan. Planning consultants and architects generated lots of really nice renderings, but now the plan for...

After months of debate, process of picking Aloha Stadium developer back on track

After months of debate, process of picking Aloha Stadium developer back on track. The process to pick a new developer for Aloha Stadium and entertainment district is back on track again after months of debate and confusion and $26 million spent on the first plan. Updated: 8 hours ago. |

Hawaii doctors use ambulance-based telehealth to speed up response in stroke cases

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Five people were injured when a boat that was heading to a manta ray dive ran aground at Honokohau Harbor off Hawaii Island late Thursday, authorities said. The incident happened around 10 p.m. about 100 yards south of the Honokohau Harbor entrance. The U.S. Coast Guard said...

5 injured when boat heading to manta ray dive runs aground off Hawaii Island

Hawaii middle school student arrested after allegedly bringing firearm to campus. Kapolei Middle School went into lockdown Thursday morning after school officials said a student brought a gun to school. Passenger opens airplane exit door during flight in South Korea; 12 people injured slightly. Updated: 4 hours ago. |. A...

Surveillance video captures break-in attempt at Honolulu vintage clothing shop

The longest runway at Honolulu’s airport is set to reopen this weekend. He’s shared the stage with Etta James and Stevie Wonder. And at 75, he’s still rocking on. Well-known musician and music teacher Chuck James has played the drums since he was a kid. Even with all that experience, the professional musician still works to get better.

Amid pay raise debate, City Council considering a ban on second jobs for its members

Waialua, HI

Under state law, it is illegal to sell, purchase or trade any part or product from those animals. Federal judge awards $30M to former military family in Tripler Army Medical Center malpractice. Updated: 5 hours ago. |. Federal judge awards $30M to former military family in Tripler Army Medical Center...

Man in his 70s dead following fast-moving apartment blaze in Waialua

Kailua, HI

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A longtime environmental watchdog claims that a pipe is leaking wastewater and solid waste at the troubled Kailua Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant. He’s filed a complaint letter with state health officials. The facility has been the subject of complaints for several years after water with high...

Environmental watchdog claims pipe at Kailua treatment facility is leaking sewage

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Studies show a majority of Americans are more stressed out than ever. A recent WalletHub report ranked Hawaii eighth in the country for work-related stress. And while mental illness is no laughing matter, employers are finding creative ways to help workers, including bringing more laughter into the...

Work-related stress is no joke, but here’s proof that laughter could be the best medicine

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A federal judge in Hawaii has warded record damages in a significant malpractice lawsuit against Tripler Army Medical Center. U.S. District Court Judge Michael Seabright awarded $30 million in damages on Monday to a former military family in an incident at the hospital that happened more than six years ago.

Former military family gets $30M in damages in Tripler Medical Center malpractice case

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Honolulu Crimestoppers is seeing an uptick in business burglaries — as more suspects target lock boxes. Sgt. Chris Kim said last week, there were nine break-ins involving businesses with lock boxes in the town area. “That’s the common thing that we’re seeing is that people either...

Police: Burglars looking for a quick win are targeting businesses with lock boxes

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A man in his 70s was killed Wednesday and six people were left homeless after a fast-moving blaze ripped through an apartment building Waialua. HFD officials said the two-alarm blaze broke out in unit 206 of the building on Au Street just after noon. Firefighters arrived at...

Man in his 70s dead after fast-moving blaze tears through Waialua apartment building

Kapolei, HI

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Kapolei Middle School went into lockdown Thursday morning after school officials said a student brought a gun to school. HPD Chief Joe Logan Logan declined to release any details on the type of gun that was recovered, but said it belonged to a family member. He confirmed the child was arrested on multiple firearms offenses.

Hawaii middle school student arrested after allegedly bringing firearm to campus

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Honolulu police have opened a second-degree attempted murder case in Kalihi after an elderly woman was assaulted early Thursday morning. Officials said it happened around 3:30 a.m., leaving a 66-year-old woman with head injuries. Honolulu Emergency Medical Services said she was treated and transported to the hospital...

Police open attempted murder investigation after elderly woman assaulted in Kalihi

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A federal judge on Wednesday sentenced a former city chief building examiner to five years in prison for accepting more $100,000 in bribes. Wayne Inouye, 66, must also serve two years of supervised release and pay $100,000 in fines, U.S. District Judge Leslie Kobayashi ruled. Former law...

Former city building chief sentenced to 5 years for role in bribery scheme

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A man accused of the near-fatal beating and sexual assault of a woman in November 2020 took the stand in his own defense Thursday, claiming he was actually the victim. Michael Hirokawa says after a few sips of wine, he remembered only enough to accuse the victim...

Suspect in near-fatal attack tells jury that victim drugged and tried to rob him

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A 20-year-old man has been charged in a deadly shooting that happened in Makaha on Sunday. Waylen Armstrong-Kea is accused of fatally shooting 17-year-old Miguel Agoo Junior at Makaha Beach Park. Officers had responded to the incident just after midnight following reports of shots being fired. Kea...

20-year-old charged in shooting death of teen in Makaha

Fort Shafter, HI

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Aiea, HI

Kaneohe, HI

Waimanalo, HI

Ewa Beach, HI

Waipahu, HI

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Hauula, HI

Waianae, HI

Laie, HI

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Kahuku, HI

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Midday Newscast: Polynesian Voyaging Society announces new journey around the Pacific

Watch “This is Now,” live from the Hawaii News Now Digital Center, weekdays on KHNL at 12 p.m. and on all of our streaming platforms. Midday...

Midday Newscast: Polynesian Voyaging Society announces new journey around the Pacific

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