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Side Street Inn to open first Las Vegas location at the Cal

Popular Hawaii restaurant Side Street Inn is set to open its first Las Vegas location at the California Hotel and Casino early next year, replacing Aloha Specialties.

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Events happening this weekend on Oahu: November 13 - November 15

HONOLULU (Island News) – From farmers markets and craft fairs to line dancing lessons and live performances, there's no shortage of things to do across Oahu this weekend. Honolulu Harbor Nights - November 13, 4 p.m. - 9 p.m. Enjoy an evening at Kaka'ako Makai, the old Fisherman’s Wharf,...

Honolulu, HI · 22h

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Hawaiʻi women’s volleyball clinches Mountain West title, No. 1 tournament seed with win over Air Force

The University of Hawaiʻi women’s volleyball team (22-4, 14-1 MW) clinched the outright Mountain West regular-season championship Thursday night with a four-set victory over Air Force (10-16, 6-9) at Bankoh Arena at Stan Sheriff Center. In their first season as members of the Mountain West, the Rainbow Wahine secured the conference title and No. 1 […]

Honolulu, HI · 12h

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Waianae child torture suspects denied bail

The suspects in a Waianae child torture case remain behind bars without bail on Thursday, Nov. 12, after a judge denied a motion.

Waianae, HI · 17h

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TEE It Up & Pour Your Own: Kapolei’s 24/7 Golf Hangout

Golf, great drinks and good times — all under one roof, 24/7! Discover Pars and Brews in Kapolei, where cutting-edge Trackman golf simulators let you fine-tune your swing, while 18 self-serve taps offer local craft beers, ciders, seltzers and more. Pay by the ounce, bring your friends and enjoy a one-of-a-kind golf experience on your own schedule! Plus, it's family-friendly and perfect for private parties. www.parsandbrews.com.

Kapolei, HI · 2d

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Kapolei coach Darren Hernandez:From playing days to OIA heights

Editor’s note: Hernandez guided Kapolei to its first OIA Open Division championship last week. This story traces his football journey. Darren Hernandez fell in love with football at age 7. “I absolutely loved everything about the game,” he said of his time playing for the Ewa Beach Hurricanes in...

Kapolei, HI · 1d

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King’s Hawaiian rolls out new holiday flavor

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - King’s Hawaiian is rolling out a fresh flavor in time for the holidays. The new Hawaiian Sweet Gingerbread Rolls combine the classic sweet bread recipe with warm gingerbread spices. The limited-edition rolls are exclusively sold online. A pack of 12 rolls costs $10. The specialty flavor...

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Tropical Storm Pena Strengthens a Little

Tropical Storm Pena strengthened a little on Tuesday as it moved over the Central North Pacific Ocean far to the southwest of Hawaii. At 10:00 p.m. EST on Tuesday the center of Tropical Storm Pena was located at latitude 10.5°N and longitude 166.0°W which put the center about 920 miles (1480 km) southwest of Honolulu, Hawaii. Pena was moving toward the west at 8 m.p.h. (15 km/h). The maximum sustained wind speed was 45 m.p.h. (75 km/h) and there were wind gusts to 60 m.p.h. (95 km/h). The minimum surface pressure was 1002 mb.

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State steps up traffic enforcement with more sheriff patrols

The Hawaiʻi Department of Law Enforcement has increased traffic enforcement on Oʻahu's freeways to combat speeding and impaired driving, with additional patrols planned through the holiday season and into next year.

Honolulu, HI · 16h

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Hawaii football returns home for must-win showdown against North Dakota State

Riding its first two-game winning streak of the season, the University of Hawaii football team returns to Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex on Saturday for a pivotal Mountain West Conference matchup against North Dakota State. The Rainbow Warriors will play on their home field for the first time in 28 days, looking to keep their […]

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Man indicted for murder and robbery in fatal Kalihi stabbing

HONOLULU (Island News) – An Oahu grand jury indicted the suspect connected to a fatal Kalihi stabbing that occurred on November 4, 2026. The Honolulu Prosecutor announced on Tuesday that 23-year-old Alexis Aquino was indicted for Murder in the Second Degree and Robbery in the First Degree in connection with the fatal stabbing of 66-year-old Celeste Gusman.

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Three hospitalized after car collision in Kaimuki

KAIMUKI, Hawaii (Island News) -- Three people were hospitalized for their injuries following a car collision in Kaimuki on Wednesday afternoon. Honolulu Emergency Medical Services (EMS) responded to the motor vehicle collision on Waialae Avenue and 6th Avenue around 1:47 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026. EMS treated a 69-year-old man, a 64-year-old man and a 56-year-old woman for multiple injuries they suffered from the accident.

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Goat stuck on Pupukea cliff for weeks now back on steady ground

PUPUKEA (HawaiiNewsNow) - A goat that got stuck on a mountainside ledge in Pupukea finally has its hooves back on steady ground. Nearby residents say the animal had been stranded on a cliff near the Ehukai Pillbox Trail for two weeks, raising concerns about its safety. On Tuesday, a group...

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Backyard cesspool fears grow after 30-foot fall in Halawa Heights

A 70-year-old man's serious injury after falling into a dried-up cesspool in Halawa Heights has prompted local residents and officials to raise concerns about the stability of aging septic systems across Oʻahu.

Halawa, HI · 1d

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Grand jury indicts man in Waikiki knifepoint truck theft

An Oahu Grand Jury has indicted 31-year-old Zebenel Curtis after he allegedly held a man and his siblings at knifepoint, stole their truck, and led police on a pursuit that ended with his arrest in Honolulu.

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Kalihi man sentenced to more than nine years in prison for gunpoint game room robbery

US Attorney Ken Sorenson announced that Chris Pham, 22, of Kalihi, Oʻahu, was sentenced on Nov. 9, 2026, by Senior US District Judge Helen Gillmor to 111 months in federal prison for Hobbs Act robbery and brandishing a firearm during the commission of the robbery, followed by five years of supervised release.

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Kahala Nui residents honor Veterans Day

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Retirement community Kāhala Nui residents gathered to honor the men and women who have served in the United States military at a special Veterans Day celebration. The event featured resident guest speaker Colonel Kevin Jordan (Ret.), who shared reflections and experiences from his three years of...

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Suspect in deadly Pearl Kai assault, robbery released pending investigation

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The Honolulu Police Department released the 29-year-old man arrested after a deadly assault and robbery at Pearl Kai, pending further investigation. The victim, Steve Junior Cabagbag, 47, was attacked last Wednesday at around 8:50 p.m. outside of Baskin-Robbins. According to investigators, a man approached Cabagbag and began...

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Family of Southwest flight attendant who fell to her death from hotel balcony during Hawaii layover disputes suicide ruling, questions missing evidence: ‘We believe it was foul play,’ Jenny Lupton’s sister says

The family of Southwest Airlines flight attendant Jenny Lupton is questioning a Hawaii medical examiner's suicide ruling following her August 20 death during a work layover in Honolulu. BY: @WWW.GOFUNDME.COM/F/JENNY-LUPTON The family of a Southwest Airlines flight attendant who fell to her death from a 24th-floor hotel balcony during a work layover in Hawaii is disputing the medical examiner’s ruling. Jenny Lupton, a 50-year-old Oklahoma mother of one, was found dead outside the Hilton Hawaiian Village in Waikīkī on August 20. In October, the Honolulu...

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This Kāneʻohe Couple Hopes To Resolve Permit Issues Before They Die

Dick and Noreen Van Horn, both 86, just wanted to resolve some minor permit issues with their family property so they could pass it on to their children. But that endeavor has turned into a two-and-a-half year waiting game with the Honolulu permitting department. The dispute centers on a deck...