Hawaii Public Radio, PBS Hawaii faces funding cuts; emergency campaign launched

Public broadcast stations like Hawaii Public Radio are grappling with federal funding cuts nationwide, and are now searching for ways to address the shortfall. The Corporation for Public Broadcasting provided more than $4 million annually to Hawaii Public …

With Hawaii ranking ninth in U.S. for bicycle theft, advocates offer tips for prevention

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A recent study ranked Hawaii 9th in the United States for highest rate of bicycle theft, with 1,110 bicycles reported stolen in 2023. The average total loss was $1,240.13 per bike, according to an analysis by JOIN, a cycling …

Hawaii's Jason Momoa comes home for 'Chief of War' premiere

by: Trent Unebasami Posted: Jul 18, 2025 / 06:56 PM HST Updated: Jul 18, 2025 / 09:34 PM HST HONOLULU (KHON2) — It’s a big night for Hawaiian culture and the state’s film industry. The red carpet premiere took place today of the new Apple TV+ …

Zero-emission electric buses headed to Maui, Kauai, Hawaii Island

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The first phase in a statewide movement to reduce transportation emission sources is underway. Maui, Hawaii, and Kauai counties are each getting four zero-emission, battery electric buses. They’ll be seen in the coming months …

Billy V reports from the red carpet of the 'Chief of War' Hawaii premiere

Japan’s Connor O’Leary and Hawaii’s Gabriela Bryan conquer JBay waves

18 July: Connor O’Leary of Japan and Gabriela Bryan of Hawaii after the Final at the Corona Cero Open J-Bay on July 18, 2025 at Jeffreys Bay, Eastern Cape, South Africa. (Photo by Alan Van Gysen/World Surf League) Gabriela Bryan and Connor O’Leary Win …

AAA Hawaii: Gas prices mainly hold steady

Gas prices in Hawaii are continuing to hover near their lowest levels of the year, according to the AAA Hawaii Weekend Gas Watch. As of Thursday, the statewide average price for regular unleaded was $4.48, which is one cent higher than last week and 21 …

Mr. Food: Hawaii's Huli Chicken

COPYRIGHT 2025 BY KOAM NEWS NOW. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. THIS MATERIAL MAY NOT BE PUBLISHED, BROADCAST, REWRITTEN OR REDISTRIBUTED. (KOAM) - We're bringing the flavors of the Pacific Islands right to your kitchen with Hawaii's Huli Chicken! This …

PBS Hawaii, Hawaii Public Radio respond to federal funding cut for public broadcasting

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow/AP) - Hawaii public media are preparing for federal funding cuts. Congress passed this week about $9 billion in federal spending cuts requested by President Donald Trump, which included nearly $1.1 billion from the Corporation …

ICE Is Shipping Detainees to Hawaii as Bed Space on the U.S. Mainland Fills Up

As the Trump administration moves to alleviate overcrowding in immigration detention centers, immigrant detainees are being transferred around the country, potentially thousands of miles from their families. Now, immigration attorneys in Honolulu are …