Hawaii Kai man acquitted in stabbings of landlord, 2 roommates

A 43-year-old Hawaii Kai man was acquitted Friday of first- and second-degree attempted murder by reason of insanity in the 2023 stabbings of three men with whom he shared a Kalama Valley house. Circuit Judge Kevin Souza based his verdict on the unanimous …

Hawaii high school longest state championship streaks by sport, 2024-25

Handing off a state championship streak from one class to the next is not as easy as a simple pass of a baton. The 2024-25 Hawaii high school athletic calendar year saw some meaningful state streaks fall across the fall, winter and spring seasons, while …

‘Hawaii to the World’ TV show announces Maui finalists

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Eight Maui performers have made it to the Maui finals of “Hawaii to the World,” a talent competition and series produced by the Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement (CNHA) and televised on Hawaii News Now. These finalists will …

Hawaii Tourism Authority executive cites improper spending in whistleblower lawsuit

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Hawaii Tourism Authority executive Isaac Choy is fighting back after being put on unpaid leave for hostile workplace complaints. He filed a whistleblower lawsuit saying he was pushed out because he found many examples of improper …

Pilot project will target agricultural crimes on Hawaii Island, Oahu’s North Shore

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A new unit within the Department of Law Enforcement will focus solely on crimes on agricultural lands. “It is an underserved population,” said DLE director Mike Lambert. Lambert said the group of nine officers will respond to …

Hawaii Kai man acquitted of attempted murder in stabbing of roommates, landlord

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A man accused of brutally stabbing his two roommates and his landlord nearly two years ago was acquitted Friday by reason of insanity. Matthew Smith, now 43, had opted for a bench trial on one count of first-degree attempted …

Dispute over public parking near beach divides Hawaii Kai neighborhood

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - For more than 10 years, Hawaii Kai resident Kevin Mulkern has been speaking out against homeowners on Paiko Drive blocking off easements fronting their properties. He says they’re limiting parking for those who want to visit the …

Medical Cannabis Telehealth Bill Vetoed by Hawaii Governor Josh Green

Hawaii’s Governor, Josh Green, shook up the state’s medical cannabis industry by vetoing legislation which would have entitled physicians to certify medical cannabis patients through telehealth for the cannabis program (1,2). Additionally, the bill would …

Parking dispute divides Hawaii Kai neighborhood

‘Hawaii to the World’ TV show seeks auditions by Kauai performers

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Calling all Kauai singers, dancers, storytellers, comedians, and cultural performers! The deadline to audition for “Hawaii to the World, Kauai Calls” is Thursday, June 19. “Hawaii to the World” is a brand-new talent competition …