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Chef Adam Tabura’s Manele Spice Company brings Hawaii flavors to everyday cooks
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Renowned local chef and Food Network winner Adam Tabura, owner of consultancy The Spice Rack and Manele Spice Company, is back in the limelight with plans to showcase his roots at the Filipino Street Food Festival on Lanai on August 31. Tabura joined HNN’s Sunrise to showcase...
Hawaii's fire season expected to stay active through October
KAPOLEI, Hawaii (Island News) – Hawaii's fire season is already heating up. Now experts say, be prepared for heightened fire risk for the next two months. Before state land burned in Kapolei Tuesday morning, it was the focus of a request from the neighboring community. "They reached out to...
DOJ antitrust ‘expect to appear’ in Hawaii court; airline merger review end nears
HONOLULU (KHON2) — One of the federal antitrust attorneys for the Department of Justice assigned to the case that ended up blocking the Jet Blue-Spirit merger earlier this year has told the U.S. District Court here that he expects to be heading to Hawaii. Brian Hanna who is a trial attorney with the U.S. DOJ’s […]
It’s illegal for kids under 15 to operate an e-bike, but Honolulu EMS says it’s a rule that’s often broken
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Honolulu EMS is raising the alarm after a recent uptick in electric bicycle crashes where riders have gotten seriously hurt. HNN Investigates found when it comes to e-bikes, many people are unaware of the rules of the road. For example, some e-bikes require a special license to operate. There are also age restrictions.
Man taken in serious condition following collision on Farrington Hwy
WAIANAE, Hawaii (Island News) – Emergency Medical Services (EMS) responded to a collision that occurred on the west side that left a 40-year-old man with serious injuries. On Tuesday night, August 13, 2024, at around 7:40 p.m., a vehicle collision was reported on Milikami St. on Farrington Hwy. EMS...
Rising public risk of infection at Hilo Bay linked to climate change
A new study highlights the growing threat of microbial pollution in Hilo Bay on Hawaiʻi Island. Partially funded by the Pacific Islands Climate Adaptation Science Center (PI-CASC), a program hosted by a university consortium, led by the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, the research found that levels of harmful bacteria, such as Staphylococcus aureus (staph) and methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA), spike at beaches with freshwater discharge.
Kani Ka Pila Grille supports local musicians with 17th annual talent search
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Kani Ka Pila Grille at the Outrigger Reef Waikiki Beach Resort is hosting its 17th annual talent search and serving up new items on its menu. Executive Chef Dean Kamiya joined HNN’s Sunrise to showcase new dishes reminiscent of Hawaii: a kabocha risotto vegetable dish made with kabocha squash, mushroom, beets and sprouts topped with parmesan cheese. He also prepared braised beef short ribs topped with mashed Okinawan sweet potato.
‘Sad to see local store going away’: Petland closing after 86 years
HONOLULU (KHON2) — From selling goldfish in a barrel to becoming the first tenants at Ala Moana Center, a beloved community pet store is closing its doors after 86 years. Owner Kenneth Matsui said, “We are incredibly grateful to our loyal customers, dedicated employees, and partners who have been part of our journey.” Petland is […]
BWS: 'We have a serious situation' over detection of crude oil chemicals at shuttered well
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The Board of Water Supply says that for the first time, its inactive Aiea well is detecting chemicals related to crude oil. BWS leaders believe it’s a sign that contamination from the Navy’s Red Hill fuel spills could be spreading. In a statement, the Navy’s Red Hill Closure Task Force disagreed with the BWS saying it doesn’t concur with its conclusions.
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