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Grammy-winner Carrie Underwood set for inaugural shows in Honolulu
HONOLOLULU (Island News) -- Leading up to a pair of scheduled concerts this week, Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi declared Thursday "Carrie Underwood Day." The 8-time Grammy Winner will take the stage at Blaisdell Arena Friday and Saturday night. Underwood is a multi-talented singer, best-selling author, and entrepreneur. She's also helped improve countless lives through her charitable organizations.
Employee service award winner commended for going above and beyond
Kathleen “Kathie” Kane, the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa director for the Office of Faculty Development and Academic Support (OFDAS), is the 2024 recipient of the UH Board of Regents (BOR) Willard Wilson Award for Distinguished Service. Kane was presented with the honor by UH President David Lassner and BOR Chair Gabriel Lee at the BOR July 18 meeting. She says she was stunned when she was told that she would be receiving the award.
World's first "MRI for cars" launched in Hawaii for diagnosing vehicles
Serving tech enthusiasts for over 25 years. What just happened? Getting your car inspected is a familiar routine: a technician walks around poking, prodding, and scrutinizing every nook and cranny to assess its condition. That outdated process just got a futuristic upgrade in Hawaii thanks to some cool AI-powered technology.
Waikiki barricade suspect fatally shot after pointing firearm at officers
WAIKIKI, Hawaii (KHON2) — Honolulu police officers responded to a barricade situation on Liliuokalani Ave. and Ala Wai Blvd. Thursday night. In a news conference, HPD confirmed the suspect involved in the barricade was the same suspect wanted in three bank robberies that were committed earlier this month. Officers reported a man, who looked like […]
‘Not a victimless crime’: HPD officer involved in car crash sentenced for insurance fraud
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A judge on Wednesday sentenced a Honolulu police officer for insurance fraud. Officer Cheyne Kaninau was involved in a crash and later obtained a GEICO insurance policy. He then tried to file a claim with GEICO for them to pay $6,700 for damages to his uninsured vehicle.
Experience the best of “surban” living in Malu Koa West at Koa Ridge
HONOLULU (HI Now) - Malu Koa West is now available at Koa Ridge. Offering all the conveniences of urban living, in a suburban location designed for a convenient, active, and healthy lifestyle. Offering studio, 1, 2, and 3 bedroom residences with access to future shops, restaurants, entertainment, and village green nearby.
Food2Go: ShoreFyre
HONOLULU (KHON2) — Chef Jordan Wong shared the new menu items being offered exclusively at ShoreFyre in International Marketplace. Download the free KHON2 app for iOS or Android to stay informed on the latest news. Shorefyre began 10 years ago in Waikiki, with a concept and menu designed to...
Bar Koko fined for not displaying yellow placard
HONOLULU — The Piikoi-area Persian restaurant Bar Koko has been fined $3,000 for unlawfully removing from display a yellow “conditional pass” placard issued by the state Department of Health’s Food Safety Branch. “Placard removal is a serious violation with substantial consequences because this act compromises the...
Department of Attorney General seeks public help finding convicted sex offender
The Department of the Attorney General is looking for convicted sex offender Ricardo M. Blenman, who failed to report his address with the sex offender registry. Once located, Blenman will be arrested for failure to comply with covered sex offender registration requirements. While stationed in the U.S. Army on O‘ahu...
CNHA Member Spotlight: Partners in Development Foundation
The Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement is a member based, non-profit organization with a mission to enhance the cultural, economic, political, and community development of Native Hawaiians. We introduce you to one of their members, Partners Development Foundation in Waimānalo.
Hawaii Basketball Becomes First College Team to Sport NIL Jersey Patch
Thanks to a generous donation from The Kawazoe Group, a prominent name in Hawaii’s hotel and hospitality industry, the University of Hawaii has unveiled an innovative name, image, and likeness jersey patch for its men’s basketball team. This sponsorship features patches on the practice jerseys of all team players, marking a historic moment as the first NCAA jersey to display a sponsorship patch.
Carrie Underwood Gets Her Day In The Aloha State
Carrie Underwood added a new and historic first to her list of accolades when, on behalf of Governor Green of Hawaii and the Honorable Rick Blangiardi, Mayor of Honolulu, ceremonial proclamations were presented to her, declaring July 18th, 2024, as “Carrie Underwood Day.”. The proclamations were issued in recognition...
32-year-old woman dies after being struck twice on highway
KANEOHE, Hawaii (KITV) — A 32-year-old woman is dead after being struck on Kamehameha Highway in a hit-and-run on Thursday morning. Honolulu police say at around 2:05 a.m, a 75-year-old male motorist was traveling northbound on Kamehameha Highway in Kaneohe when he struck a 32-year-old female pedestrian who was walking partially in the roadway.
Guava Smoked frozen meats and fish to go
Sponsored - The following content is created on behalf of Guava Smoked and does not reflect the opinions of Gray Media or its editorial staff. To learn more about Guava Smoked, visit guavasmoked.com. The original recipe came from Owner Scott Shibuya’s brother-in-law and his father on Kauai, where they hunt...
Hawai‘i Symphony Orchestra brings Mahler’s thundering Symphony No.5 to the Waikiki Shell
HONOLULU (HI Now) - Music Director Dane Lam and your Hawai’i Symphony Orchestra welcome the community to enchanted evenings under the stars at the Tom Moffatt Waikiki Shell for the Sheraton Starlight Festival. The 11-concert summer series features classical works, film scores, rock and pop music, and student performances.
Honolulu Natives Maggie Hoe & Katarina Brajovic Added to Women’s Tennis Roster
STOCKTON, Calif. – A pair of student-athletes were added to the 2024-25 women's tennis roster with the announcements of incoming freshmen Maggie Hoe and Katarina Brajovic. Both will come with four years of eligibility remaining after stellar high school careers in the Interscholastic League of Honolulu (ILH). "We are...
Rainbow Water Polo squad places 15 on ACWPC All-Academic Team
HONOLULU — The University of Hawai’i women’s water polo team placed 15 players on the Association of Collegiate Water Polo Coaches Women’s All-Academic team for the 2024 season. The All-Academic list includes three tiers according to grade-point average — Outstanding (4.0-3.71), Superior (3.70-3.41) and Excellent (3.40-3.20)....
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