A family of 4 needs over $300,000 a year to live comfortably in this state—it's not Hawaii or California

Many American families are increasingly struggling to keep up with the cost of living in most of the 50 U.S. states.  The U.S. median household income rose between 2022 and 2023 to just over $80,000 a year, according to the most recent Census Bureau data. …

‘No Kings Day’ protesters rally against Trump at Hawaii Capitol

JAMM AQUINO / JAQUINO@STARADVERTISER.COM A huge crowd of demonstrators surrounds the intersection of South Beretania and Punchbowl streets today near the State Capitol for Honolulu’s “No Kings” protest against the Trump administration, one of several …

Hawaii Kai man acquitted of attempted murder by reason of insanity in stabbing of landlord, 2 roommates

HONOLULU (Island News) -- A Hawaii Kai man was acquitted of attempted murder charges by reason of insanity for stabbing his landlord and two roommates. In 2023, Matthew Smith allegedly stabbed the men during a fight over food in their shared East Oahu home …

‘No Kings’ protests take place nationwide, across Hawaii

A night of laughter: Improv Hawaii to host comedy, musical night

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - For a night of laughter and unexpected musical moments, Hawaii’s best improv comedians will come together for a performance based solely on the audience’s suggestions. On June 14 from 7-8:30 p.m., Improv Hawaii is hosting a “Mega …

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 …