Beloved Hawaii business survives costly embezzlement

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Dave Leong, owner of Hawaii’s beloved Dave’s Ice Cream, is sharing his story of financial devastation after he said his trusted bookkeeper embezzled from his accounts and saddled him with massive tax problems. “It wiped me out,” …

Woman who was scammed thought she was moving to Hawaii with Jason Momoa

The vulnerable woman from Cambridgeshire is just one of thousands of men and women being targeted in romance scams by heartless criminals. Cambridgeshire Police have told the anonymous woman's story in a timely reminder to others who may fall victim to …

TV star, comedian sells Hawaii Island macadamia nut farm for $2.6M

HONOKAA (HawaiiNewsNow) - One of Hawaii Island’s most famous residents has officially sold their home for more than the asking price. The sale for television star and comedian Roseanne Barr’s macadamia nut farm in Honokaa just closed for $2.6 million. The …

Loved ones of ‘Hawaii Five-0’ actor file wrongful death lawsuit

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Loved ones of “Hawaii Five-0” actor Taylor Wily have filed a wrongful death lawsuit. The lawsuit claims a medical transport company is responsible for the injuries that eventually killed him. The suit alleges Wily fell to ground …

Enrollment up 7.3% at University of Hawaii Maui College

Enrollment at the University of Hawaii Maui College increased by 7.3% this fall compared to the previous year. The total enrollment of 10 campuses at the University of Hawaii was 51,411 this fall, an increase of 2% over last year. The total enrollment for …

‘Hawaii Five-0’ Star’s Family Makes Shocking Death Claim in New Lawsuit

The family of actor and former sumo wrestler Taylor Tuli Wily has filed a lawsuit alleging that a non-emergency medical transport company dropped him while he was in his wheelchair. Wily, best known for his role on the television reboots of Hawaii Five-0 …

‘It’s about voices’: Hawaii organizations launch reading initiatives during Banned Books Week

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Organizations in Hawaii and across the country are observing Banned Books Week by calling attention to the dangers of censorship. Banned Books Week was started in 1982 by the American Library Association in response to a sudden …

Mural on Hawaii Island encourages safe driving

PAHOA (HawaiiNewsNow) - A new art installation is encouraging safe driving on the Big Island. “Keep it Flowing” mural company completed another “Drive With Aloha” mural at Pahoa High School on Saturday. Members from the organization came together alongside …

Roseanne Barr Sells Hawaii Macadamia Nut Farm for $2.6 Million

Hawaii Supreme Court justice withdraws corruption case opinion with apology

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Hawaii’s acting chief justice issued a rare public apology Monday, withdrawing a controversial opinion that had cast doubt on the criminal prosecution of three city officials convicted in a corruption scheme. Justice Sabrina …