Honolulu

7/16/2026 3:13:57 AM

Candidate Q&A: Recapping Micah Aiu’s stance for Hawaii’s State House District 32 race

Candidate Micah Aiu Q&A: Key Local Races Close-UpThe race for State House District 32 is heating up, offering voters a distinct perspective from one of the candidates on the ballot. The competition, b...

7/16/2026 3:13:26 AM

Inside Sam Satoru Kong's strategy for State House District 33

Candidate Q&A: Sam Satoru Kong Seeks State House District 33 SeatAs the race for State House District 33 heats up, voters are looking for clarity on where candidates stand. Sam Satoru Kong, a can...

7/15/2026 7:01:14 AM

Bulla Eastman on the Issues Shaping State House District 24

Candidate Q&A: State House District 24 – Interview with Bulla EastmanThe race for State House District 24 has garnered attention as local voters weigh their options for representation. Breaking Now Ne...

7/3/2026 3:15:56 AM

Democratic State Senator Faces Tough Questions from Voters in District 10 Debate

Candidate Q&A: State Senate District 10 – Jackson Sayama Highlights Key PrioritiesAs the race for State Senate District 10 intensifies, candidate Jackson Sayama is outlining his core platform, focusin...

6/6/2026 1:13:49 AM

Honolulu Ethics Watchdog Taps New Leader Sweeping in With Reform Agenda

New Ethics Leader for Honolulu Takes Shape Following Closed-Door SessionsThe Honolulu Ethics Commission has officially named a new leader following a series of non-public deliberations, marking a sign...

6/4/2026 9:12:25 PM

Honolulu Council Passes Budget Despite Last Veto Warning

Honolulu Council Passes Budget, Mayor Vows Veto Despite Last-Minute CutsThe Honolulu City Council narrowly approved a $4.2 billion operating budget for the upcoming fiscal year on Wednesday, setting t...

5/11/2026 7:16:27 PM

‘Renovation Aloha’ Hosts Hit With New Fine Over Illegal Vacation Rentals

Illegal Vacation Rentals Lead to Hefty Penalties for Aloha HostsThe fallout continues for a major Honolulu hospitality company after a series of unauthorized short-term rentals were uncovered. Aloha H...

4/23/2026 7:15:33 PM

Honolulu Speed Cameras Catch Reckless Drivers, But Issued Tickets Are Shockingly Low

Honolulu’s Speed Cameras Are Catching Thousands. Most Drivers Are Never Ticketed.Honolulu’s network of automated speed enforcement cameras is capturing tens of thousands of speeding vehicles each mont...

7/16/2026 3:13:38 AM

Can Garner Shimizu crack Alaska's crime code in State House District 32?

Candidate Q&A: State House District 32 — Garner Shimizu Takes on Key IssuesIn a recent forum for State House District 32, candidate Garner Shimizu laid out his platform, addressing voter concerns rang...

7/15/2026 7:02:11 AM

One question exposes where House candidates truly stand on new state laws for marijuana

Candidate Debate Focuses on Hawaii’s District 23 FuturePolitical discussions in Hawaii’s District 23 are heating up as the primary election approaches. Candidate Victor Muh is setting his sights on a ...

7/3/2026 3:16:19 AM

Candidates on the Issues: Full Q&A With Les Ihara for Senate District 10

Candidate Q&A: State Senate District 10 – Les Ihara Outlines PrioritiesLongtime incumbent Les Ihara is seeking reelection for State Senate District 10, representing a district that spans urban neighbo...

6/22/2026 7:18:24 PM

Turtle Bay’s Tiniest Residents Could Thwart Luxury Resort Plans

Turtle Bay's Smallest Inhabitants Could Block Major Resort Expansion PlansA coastal colony of tiny, protected seabirds has become an unexpected hurdle for a sprawling luxury resort redevelopment on Oa...

6/4/2026 9:13:09 PM

Honolulu’s $46M Claims Bill Flagged Over HPD Pursuits, Bike Accidents, and a Flying Surfboard

Honolulu Faces $46M in Claims Amidst Collisions, Bike Incidents, and a Wayward SurfboardA looming multi-million dollar financial burden confronts Honolulu as city officials compile a growing list of c...

5/12/2026 9:10:55 PM

Top Honolulu Official Resigns to Take Private Sector Role

Key Honolulu Leader Departs City Hall for Corporate RoleA top-ranking official within Honolulu’s local government has officially stepped down, choosing a career shift into the private sector. The depa...

5/11/2026 7:16:00 PM

Detained Immigrants Face 19 Month Wait For Honolulu Court Hearing

Detained in Hawaii: Asylum Seekers Face 19-Month Court BacklogFor immigrants held in Hawaii detention facilities, a swift resolution remains an elusive dream. New data reveals that by spring 2026, som...

4/1/2026 3:09:01 AM

Proposed Pay Hikes Spark Debate Over City Hall Salaries

Salary Commission Approves Further Pay Hikes for Honolulu Elected Officials For the second consecutive year, the Honolulu Salary Commission has greenlit substantial pay increases for the city’s may...

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7/18/2026 9:07:25 PM

1 dead, 3 missing after vessel capsizes near Alcatraz in San Francisco Bay

Daring Water Rescue Near Alcatraz Saves Three After Boat MishapA swift rescue operation unfolded in the heart of San Francisco Bay on Wednesday afternoon, as emergency crews responded to a vessel in s...

Schools

7/18/2026 9:07:02 PM

Newton Adult Education graduates earned both of only two NJALL scholarships awarded statewide this year

Newton Adult Education Celebrates Major Academic WinThe Newton Adult Education program has secured a distinct honor, as two of its graduates earned prestigious scholarships in a competitive statewide ...

Schools

7/18/2026 9:06:47 PM

162 Future Doctors Start Journey at Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine

162 Future Physicians Join Hackensack Meridian's Inaugural Medical School ClassA new chapter in medical education began this week as 162 aspiring doctors officially began their journey at BNN's newly ...