8-year disabled child mauled to death by neighbor's dog after he wandered into Hawaii backyard

Police did not release any information as to the parent's whereabouts at the time of the attack but said they are opening an unattended death investigation. ( Image: Hawaii News Now) An 8-year-old disabled boy in Hawaii has succumbed to injuries …

What to know about what's tying up a $4B settlement for Hawaii wildfire victims

HONOLULU (AP) — Hawaii's Supreme Court is set to hear arguments Thursday over insurance issues that are tying up a potential $4 billion settlement over Maui's catastrophic 2023 wildfire, the deadliest in the U.S. in more than a century. The massive …

‘Auana director Neil Dorward on how they brought that Cirque du Soleil magic to Hawaii

Last week, we sat down with Cirque performer Anna Ivaseva, who detailed the experience of bringing her Water Bowl act to Hawaii for the new Cirque du Soleil production ‘Auana. Today we are sitting down with the show’s Director, Neil Dorward. Neil is no …

Cannabis Legalization Bill Approved by Two Hawaii House Committees

A cannabis legalization bill in Hawaii on Tuesday was approved by two House committees, Honolulu Civil Beat reports. The chamber’s Judiciary and Hawaiian Affairs Committee and House Agriculture and Food Systems Committee advanced HB.1246 which would create …

Incoming collegiate athletes celebrate Signing Day in Hawaii

Hawaii Department of Health Launches Transparency Website Tracking $100M Opioid Settlement Funds

The Hawaiʻi Department of Health (DOH) has launched a new website to provide transparency on the inflow and allocation of settlement funds from the national opioid lawsuit. The website, live since last month, will track payments expected to exceed $100 …

Defending NCAA champ Auburn without two stars for heavyweight battle in Hawaii

The defending NCAA champions will look a little different when they begin their spring season in Hawaii. The Auburn Tigers, who beat Florida State in last year’s NCAA final to capture the program’s first national championship, won’t have star players …

Flu ramping up in Hawaii; 1 in 3 tests are positive for influenza

HONOLULU (Island News) -- Joshua Seals was feeling so sick from the flu that he had to go the emergency room in the middle of the night on Sunday. "It had me literally in a lot of pain," Seals said. "The feeling of it was so intense. It was …

Evacuation simulation at Kolekole Pass to prepare Hawaii for disasters

Hawaii protestors join nationwide rallies challenging President Trump’s policies

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Protestors took to the streets outside the Hawaii State Capitol Wednesday to rally against the swift actions of President Trump’s administration. Hawaii’s rally also attracted a handful of President Trump supporters. Both sides …