Hawaii specials happening this Veterans Day
To pay tribute to those who served our country this Veterans Day, these are some special promotions for veterans and active-duty military in Hawaii.
Hawaii vets stationed at top secret base join nationwide fight for treatment for radiation exposure
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Hawaii veterans have joined efforts to get records from a classified base updated so those suffering from radiation exposure can get better medical care. Mark Hada, of Maui, and Alan Hollingsworth, of Oahu, were assigned to the ...
'Spending fiasco' — Premier orders school board audits amid travel scandals: MPP
SARNIA — An audit of Ontario school boards has been ordered by Premier Doug Ford following a report the Lambton Kent District school board spent more than $32,000 to send three employees to a conference in Hawaii, says the MPP for Sarnia-Lambton.
Hawaii pain physician accused of misdiagnosing patient to prescribe unnecessary opioids
A Honolulu, Hawaii-based pain management physician is facing a lawsuit for allegedly misdiagnosing a patient to prescribe him unnecessary amounts of oxycodone, Hawaii News Now reported Nov. 2. Spencer Lau, MD, allegedly "intentionally misdiagnosed" a ...
San Jose State Spartans and the Pacific Tigers meet
BOTTOM LINE: San Jose State takes on Pacific in Honolulu, Hawaii. San Jose State finished 9-23 overall with a 7-6 record in non-conference play during the 2023-24 season. The Spartans averaged 69.6 points per game while allowing opponents to score 75.1 last season.
Rep. Nadine Nakamura is named Hawaii’s first female House speaker
History was made today in the Hawaii State Legislature when Representative Nadine Nakamura was picked as the first woman to be Speaker of the House.
US Coast Guard Airlifts Guest From Princess Cruise Ship
A female guest was evacuated from the Grand Princess cruise ship by the US Coast Guard while off the coast of Oahu.
Hawaii ballots still being counted after election ends
Election workers were still busy at the State Capitol, the day after the General Election, processing the last batch of ballots from around Oahu.
Parents FUME when blue state middle schoolers swamped with biased ‘propaganda’ ahead of election
A Hawaii middle school's "simplification" of the 2024 election was ripped as propaganda as parents were left "very upset" over candidate bias.
Heavy rain hits Hawaii Island, spreading state-wide Tuesday
Tropical moisture continues to hit the Big Island with heavy rain, triggering a flash flood warning and a flood watch for both Maui and Hawaii Island. Showers are expected state-wide on Tuesday.
What time do polling places open and close in Hawaii? Voting times in HI in the US Election 2024
Everything Hawaii voters need to know as they cast their ballot in the Presidential Election, with Kamala Harris going head to head with Donald Trump.
Coast Guard members, civilians honored for Lahaina heroism
Both national and international organizations are recognizing Coast Guard and civilian mariners who responded to the deadly 2023 Lahaina fire for heroism at sea.
Surfer, 61, mauled by shark as swimmers banned from water amid fears beast with strike again
A SURFER was horrifically mauled by a shark in a deadly attack off the coast of Maui in Hawaii. The 61-year-old man, identified as Kenji was surfing off Waiehu Beach Park Friday morning when a
Islands of the Feral Pigs
In Hawai‘i, people, pigs, and ecosystems only have so much room to coexist, and the pigs exist a little too much.
‘Naked and Afraid’ Survivalist Sarah Danser Dies at 34; Dan Link Remembers Her ‘Untamed, Free Spirit’
Sarah Danser, a multi-time Naked and Afraid survivalist, has died at 34. Danser died on Oct. 22, according to a report from Hawaii News Now, two days after she was involved in a car crash in Honolulu. Danser was a passenger in a car being driven by a 59-year-old male. He lost control of the vehicle and collided with a parked car.
Cotti Foods donates over $21K to honor the victim of the Nanakuli Wendy’s tragedy
Cotti Foods and Wendy’s donated $21,118 to Kashka Otto’s family in his memory after the Nanakuli Wendy’s stabbing.
13-year-old boy killed in North Kona utility vehicle crash
A 13-year-old Kailua-Kona boy was killed Tuesday in an rugged terrain vehicle (RTV) crash in North Kona. According to a Hawaii Police Department statement, an 8-year-old boy was driving a Kubota RTV X900 in the 72-1000 block of Puukala Road at about 5:45 p.m. Tuesday.
Boise State at UNLV odds, picks and predictions
Analyzing Friday’s Boise State at UNLV odds and lines, with college football expert picks, predictions and best bets.
Volleyball: Ka Makani, Bulls advance to set up CPB/BIIF DII final
Hawaii Preparatory Academy girls volleyball started its Central Pacific Bank/Big Island Interscholastic Federation Division II Girls Volleyball Tournament the way it had been playing all season.
Former Democratic Hawaii Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard announces move to Republican Party
Former Democratic Hawaii Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard, who has been campaigning for Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, officially joined the Republican Party.
Neal Milner: It's Important To Truly Understand Why Trump Might Win
Nate Silver’s recent article “Twenty-Four Reasons That Trump Could Win” talks about Trump and Republicans in ways that are so much better than Democratic voters and MSNBC do. He has something to teach, something you should learn, not because it is reassuring but precisely because it’s not.
Memorial service to be held for beloved Hawaii Island lawmaker
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A public memorial service is being held at the Hawaii State Capitol to honor former state Rep. Mark Nakashima. Nakashima, 61, passed away in July after suffering kidney-related health complications, following a two-decade battle with diabetes.
Iconic bridge in Hilo park to be rebuilt
One of the most recognizable structures in Lili‘uokalani Gardens, the vermilion wooden bridge pavilion, will undergo a complete rebuild because of extensive termite damage.
Domestic violence victims remembered in candlelight vigil
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A candlelight vigil was held on the grounds of the State Capitol Wednesday evening to commemorate the lives lost to domestic violence in Hawaii and to highlight efforts to raise awareness and resources to a problem that is still resulting in deaths.
Hawaii’s State Psychiatric Hospital Has Leaks, Causing Mold To Grow
The new four-story building is called Hale Ho’ola and was built by Hensel Phelps Construction Co. under a design-build contract with the state. It is a 144-bed secure forensic psychiatric facility, meaning the patients are sent there by the courts for evaluation or treatment.
Hurricane Kristy rapidly intensifies, still no threat to Hawaii
COURTESY NOAA Hurricane Kristy’s five-day forecasted track as of 11 a.m. today. UPDATE : 1 :30 p.m. Hurricane Kristy has intensified rapidly today, reaching Category 4 status with sustained winds of 155 mph as of 11 a.
Man suffers minor injuries after crash at Pearl City shopping plaza
A man in his 60s received minor injuries after crashing his car into a building and bushes at a shopping plaza in Pearl City this morning.
Hilo Cruise Port Guide: Terminals, Piers and Getting Around
Will your Hawaiian cruise dock at Hilo Cruise Port? Learn about this Big Island port, such as terminals, getting around, and what's nearby.
Juan Soto, Giancarlo Stanton power Yankees’ long-awaited World Series return
As George Springer settled under a Greg Bird flyball to end Game 7 of the 2017 ALCS, Minute Maid Park began to roar.
First Alert Weather: Breezier trades and mostly dry conditions for Sunday
Moderate to breezy trade winds into Sunday with limited showers for windward and mauka areas as stable conditions settle over the islands. Winds will become light and gentle Monday and Tuesday before increasing again for the rest of the coming week.
As Harris releases records, Trump’s health an open question
This week, at an event billed as a town hall in Pennsylvania, Donald Trump spent about 40 minutes standing on stage, mostly wordlessly swaying to music that he’d selected, confusing the press and his fans in attendance.
University of Hawaii faculty ratify new contract
University of Hawaii faculty, represented by the University of Hawaii Professional Assembly, have voted to approve a new successor contract that includes a 3.5 percent wage increase in the first year and a 3.
Hilo sawmill proposal withdrawn by property owner after backlash
A proposal to build a sawmill in Hilo has been withdrawn after backlash from neighbors of the project.
The tiny seaside town in Europe dubbed 'Cold Hawaii' with £37 flights and empty beaches
Surfs up dude in this lesser-known seaside village with plenty of breathtaking scenery and a paradise for surfers.
Shark sighting closes Brennecke’s Beach on Kauai after 10-15-foot shark was seen
The Kauai Ocean Safety Bureau are advising the public not to swim or do other ocean activities at Brennecke’s Beach until further notice due to a shark sighting on Saturday,
Residents flee Ukraine’s Kupiansk as Russia presses down on northeast hub
Yuliia Baibak could not bear another Russian air strike on her neighbourhood before complying with the order to evacuate her parents from the besieged Ukrainian city of Kupiansk. A plea for mass evacuation was also issued on Friday for the city of Pokrovsk ...