1+ day, 14+ hour ago (136+ words) HONOLULU (Island News) -- A man is recovering from his injuries after a collision where a car drove into a driveway in Honolulu on Friday night. The accident took place in the area of Kinau and Piikoi Street at around 7:45 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 28. Two men were in a car when it drove off the road into a driveway. The impact from the crash left one of the occupants of the car, a man in his 40s, badly injured. At the scene of the crash, paramedics treated him and another occupant, a man in his 30s. The man in his 40s was taken to a hospital in serious condition, while the man in his 30s declined hospital transport. It was not reported if speed, drugs or alcohol are suspected factors in this accident....

2+ day, 12+ hour ago (412+ words) More than 2,000 people gathered at the Neal S. Blaisdell Exhibition Hall for the Salvation Army's 53rd annual Thanksgiving luncheon, many seeking community and a hot meal. For many attendees, the luncheon provided a meal they might not have had otherwise. HONOLULU (Island News) -- It was eight-year-old Jayden Chonman's first time at the Salvation Army's Thanksgiving luncheon at the Neal Blaisdell Exhibition Hall. "I'm so glad that I came here today so I can enjoy," he said."And we can eat lunch and we can celebrate together." He came with his step dad Jeffrey Vallejos who was looking for a sense of 'ohana. "We hardly get time for spend and a lot of the money goes like to rent and food. So like this right here, this fellowship, this help was pretty good,"Vallejosadded. "And not only that'like 'ohana. Had plenty people from…...

3+ day, 20+ hour ago (126+ words) Looking for spectacular Christmas lights that's just a quick drive from your home? These festive neighborhoods around Oahu are lined with houses that are merry, bright and full of color! A light installation synchronized with music at the Waikele Christmas Lights located on Anapau Place. HONOLULU (Island News) -- Looking for spectacular Christmas lights that's just a quick drive from your home? The community comes together every year in each of these Oahu neighborhoods to put on a Christmas lights display for all to enjoy. Every holiday season, these festive neighborhoods are lined with houses that are merry, bright and full of color! These are the neighborhoods you can find them in this season where residents are known to celebrate with a light extravaganza. Waikele - Anapau Place...

4+ day, 11+ hour ago (244+ words) MOUNTAIN VIEW, Hawaii (Island News) -- Police arrested a man following a fatal shooting that took place outside of a mini mart in Mountain View on Tuesday. Hawaii Island police opened a murder investigation after a man was shot multiple times in the parking lot of Mt View Mini Mart. Officers responded to the scene shortly after 1:30 p.m. on Nov. 25 where callers also reported that the suspect was still there with a gun. Once arriving at the mini mart, police arrested Joseph Davis, a 40-year-old man who resides in Volcano, for second-degree murder. The suspect had a small zippered bag which witnesses said they saw him put a gun into after the shooting. Police then seized the bag through a search warrant. The victim, a 52-year-old Hilo man, was found on the ground with multiple gunshot wounds. Police and Hawaii Fire Department…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago (227+ words) That act was passed on Thursday to help provide $50 million in relief to areas hardest hit by federal funding reductions. The largest award went to the Hawaii Foodbank which received $5.5 million. The food bank and 10 other nonprofits received $1 million or more in funding as legislators announced the awardees. Much needed funds are on the way for nearly 100 nonprofits across the state as Act 310 funding decisions were made by the state legislature. That act was passed today to help provide $50 million in relief to areas hardest hit by federal funding reductions. "It was not an easy task as we received over 200 applications, for a total of over $150 million," Rep. Daniel Holt explained. "So it is obvious that there is a lot of need out there in our community." "While not everyone could be awarded, I believe that you will see that…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago (231+ words) The Honolulu City Council signed off on a settlement on Wednesday with the family of Iremamber Sykap, the 16 year-old boy killed by Honolulu police officers on April 5th, 2021. Police chased Sykap and other suspects during a high-speed car chase. It ended with shots fired near the intersection of Kalakaua Avenue and Philip Street, resulting in him getting killed at the scene. HONOLULU (Island News) -- The Honolulu City Council signed off on a settlement on Wednesday with the family of Iremamber Sykap, the 16 year-old boy killed by Honolulu police officers in 2021. On April 5, 2021, police were in pursuit of Sykap and other suspects during a high-speed car chase. It ended with shots fired near the intersection of Kalakaua Avenue and Philip Street in the McCully area. Sykap was killed at the scene. The city entered into a settlement with his family, all it…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago (400+ words) Oahu residents have more ways to get rid of your waste. But additional recycling efforts also come with additional costs for the city. E-waste is the latest addition to allowable recyclables. So far, on average, Oahu residents drop off about 37 tons of e-waste a month, since the program started earlier this year. But with the new program comes a new contract the city has to pay to ship e-waste away. "That is an affordable contract to take care of e-waste, because it does have value. Before that material was put in gray bins and burned," said Roger Babcock, Director of Environmental Services. Meanwhile, the city was expecting to start up a food composting program this fall. "Come 2025, the city will take food waste and manufactured compostable material in the green cart," said Henry Gabriel, Honolulu's recycling program branch Chief, back…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago (180+ words) Trump signs bill to release files on Jeffrey Epstein, bowing to political pressure after months of resistance. Trump signs bill to release Jeffrey Epstein case files Small Craft Advisory from WED 6:00 AM HST until THU 6:00 PM HST Protesters hold signs during a news conference on the Epstein Files Transparency Act, Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025, outside the U.S. Capitol in Washington. Trump could have chosen to release many of the files on his own months ago. "Democrats have used the "Epstein" issue, which affects them far more than the Republican Party, in order to try and distract from our AMAZING Victories," Trump said in a social media post as he announced he had signed the bill. Now, the bill requires the Justice Department to release all files and communications related to Epstein, as well as any information about the investigation into his death in…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago (231+ words) The Honolulu City Council signed off on a settlement on Wednesday with the family of Iremamber Sykap, the 16 year-old boy killed by Honolulu police officers on April 5th, 2021. Police chased Sykap and other suspects during a high-speed car chase. It ended with shots fired near the intersection of Kalakaua Avenue and Philip Street, resulting in him getting killed at the scene. HONOLULU (Island News) -- The Honolulu City Council signed off on a settlement on Wednesday with the family of Iremamber Sykap, the 16 year-old boy killed by Honolulu police officers in 2021. On April 5, 2021, police were in pursuit of Sykap and other suspects during a high-speed car chase. It ended with shots fired near the intersection of Kalakaua Avenue and Philip Street in the McCully area. Sykap was killed at the scene. The city entered into a settlement with his family, all it…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago (188+ words) HONOLULU (Island News) " Josh Groban will perform in Hawaii for the first time ever in 2026, with a concert at Blaisdell Arena in Honolulu on February 7, 2026, according to Rick Bartalini Presents (RBP). RBP is offering an exclusive online presale for Hawaii residents starting November 21, 2025, at 10 a.m. HST. The presale will end on Nov. 28, at 9 a.m. HST. Tickets will be available to the mainland starting Nov. 28 at 10 a.m. HST. "The people of Hawaii have very frequently asked us to bring Josh Groban. And we understand why. Josh is an incredible performer with a well-known catalogue of hits," said Rick Bartalini. Groban's performance in Honolulu will be the first stop on his Gems World Tour, celebrating his new album, Hidden Gems, and the 25th anniversary of his debut album. The concert will feature a career-spanning setlist with fan favorites and hits. RBP's presale is geo-limited to ensure…...