News

Royal Kaila Wedding TOP > News

News

Hurricane Kiko now a Category 1 system, set to pass north of Hawaii

The current forecast track keeps the center of Kiko north of the Hawaiian Islands on Tuesday and Wednesday. There is less than a 10% chance of tropical storm force winds reaching Hawaii.
Kiko is expected to continue weakening at a higher rate as it moves into a hostile environment with cooler waters and increasing southwest wind shear. It is expected to become a tropical storm by Tuesday morning.
HNN

Free school meals for public school students

This is based on a new bill signed by Hawaii Governor Green in May, and free breakfast and lunch will be provided this school year.
In addition, with many students now eligible for free school lunches, the price of a student's second school meal and adult school lunch has increased to $3.50 for breakfast and $7.50 for lunch.

Honolulu emergency director concerned about single-walled homes as Kiko approaches

Honolulu’s Emergency Management Agency Director, Randal Collins, says one of his biggest concerns when it comes to hurricanes is the prevalence of single-walled homes on Oahu, which are particularly vulnerable to strong winds and rain.

WAIKIKI STREET JAM

September 6, 2025 Saturday
2:00 PM Road Closes 12:00 AM Road Reopens
The event is expected to have 10,000+ participants. The event will close Kalakaua Avenue., all lanes and sidewalk areas from Seaside Ave. to Uluniu Ave. Lane closures start at 12:30pm for set up

Fake $100 bills circulating around Hawaii

Counterfeit cash is circulating through Hawaii, while Honolulu police data shows forgery cases are up in 2025.
fake $100 bill — apparently made by bleaching a $1 bill and reprinting it with $100 markings — was recently passed to a longtime local business owner.

Part of Nimitz Highway closed for extended period

The move comes as construction begins on the railroad's City Center Guideway and station, and will involve the complete closure of one lane of east-westbound traffic between Auahi Avenue and Bishop Street in downtown. Detours will be put in place as needed at intersections such as Auahi Avenue, Smith Street, Nuuanu'u Avenue, Bethel Street, and Fort Street

Oahu drivers brace for 5-year Nimitz Highway lane closures for City Rail Project

Starting on Monday, Aug. 18, the Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation will close one lane in each direction on Nimitz Hwy between ‘Awa and Bishop St.
Nimitz Hwy is one of Oahu’s busiest roadways, so drivers should expect detours at key intersections and increased traffic through town. Drivers are advised to use King or Beretania streets as alternative routes.

Honolulu airport introduces family-friendly security lanes

The family-friendly security screening lanes are part of the TSA's "Families on the Fly" initiative, which aims to improve customer service for family travelers and make airport security checks smoother.

Baby monk seal given Hawaiian name

The immersion program students at Hauula Elementary School named it "Keolanieleokamoanahinuhinuikamahinakulu," which means "curious life in the sparkling sea" in Hawaiian, and it will be known colloquially as "Keola."

L&L is offering free Spam musubi again this year

Plate lunch restaurant L&L Hawaiian BBQ has announced that to celebrate Spam Musubi Day on August 8th
it will be offering free Spam Musubi at select L&L Hawaiian BBQ locations from noon to 2:00 p.m. on Friday, August 8th.