1+ day, 5+ hour ago  (329+ words) HONOLULU (Island News) -- It's a problem lawmakers say affects more than one in 20 adults here in the islands -- mounting medical debt. "You don't choose to get sick. You don't choose to get injured," said'Matt Prellberg of nonprofit advocacy group Holomua…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (383+ words) HONOLULU (Island News) -- Now that the U. S. Supreme Court has struck down a major part of Hawaii's concealed carry law, businesses must make tough decisions. Property owners are concerned about the implications of "No Firearms" signs. It's a controversial issue that…...

2+ week, 8+ hour ago  (347+ words) HONOLULU (Island News) -- Legendary rock band Journey is making one last stop in Hawaii as part of its farewell tour. The band announced it will bring its Final Frontier Tour to the Neal S. Blaisdell Arena on Sunday, Sept. 6, and Tuesday,…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago  (466+ words) HONOLULU (Island News) -- Hawaii Senate Vice President Michelle Kidani announced she will retire later this month after nearly two decades in office. Kidani announced she will retire from the Hawaii State Senate on June 30 after 18 years representing Central and West…...

3+ week, 25+ min ago  (140+ words) HONOLULU (Island News) " At the historic Hawaii Theater, Island News' Carly Yoshida claimed the Miss Hawaii 2026 title, securing her victory with a remarkable showcase of grace and sophistication. Island News" Carly Yoshida was crowned Miss Hawaii 2026, and will advance to…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago  (196+ words) HONOLULU (Island News) " The City and County of Honolulu's Department of Transportation Services (DTS) announced upcoming fare changes for The Bus, Skyline and Handi-Van, starting on July 1, 2026. The current fare structure has been in place since July 2022. The fare adjustments…...

1+ mon, 3+ day ago  (116+ words) HONOLULU (Island News)- Officials confirmed there is NO TSUNAMI THREAT to Hawaii after an earthquake was reported in the Philippines. On Sunday, the Oahu Department of Emergency Management reported. .. HONOLULU (Island News)- Officials confirmed there is NO TSUNAMI THREAT to…...

1+ mon, 4+ day ago  (196+ words) HONOLULU(Island News) --Hundreds in the community gathered at the Hawaii State Library on Saturday to celebrate the launch of the 2026 Summer Reading Challenge. This year's theme, "Umeke K'eo, highlights the idea of an overflowing calabash " symbolizing abundance, knowledge and…...

1+ mon, 5+ day ago  (29+ words) A three-car accident on the Moanalua Freeway on Friday afternoon ended in the death of a man and five people were taken to the hospital for their injuries....

1+ mon, 5+ day ago  (26+ words) A three-car accident on the Moanalua Freeway ended in the death of a man and five people were taken to the hospital for their injuries....