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Honolulu police investigating separate overnight shooting, robbery

Honolulu police investigating separate overnight shooting, robbery

Published: 2026-01-27 16:53:50

The Honolulu Police Department is investigating two separate crimes that occurred on the night of Jan. 26, with a robbery occurring on Keʻeaumoku Street and shooting in Hālawa.

Hawaiʻi man in Minneapolis 4 blocks away when Pretti was shot

Hawaiʻi man in Minneapolis 4 blocks away when Pretti was shot

Published: 2026-01-27 17:00:00

Minneapolis has lived under a national spotlight for weeks as federal agents moved into specific neighborhoods and altered the daily rhythm of the city. One Hawaiʻi man who moved to Minnesota speaks about what January 2026 has been like for the city's residents.

'Injury to one is an injury to all': Kaiser Permanente employees enter second day of strike

'Injury to one is an injury to all': Kaiser Permanente employees enter second day of strike

Published: 2026-01-27 19:56:06

On Jan. 26, more than 200 of Kaiser Permanente's health care workers in Hawaii began an unfair labor practice strike. This included registered nurses, pharmacists and other specialty health care professionals.

Building on what people love: Arden Waikiki welcomes new Chef de Cuisine

Building on what people love: Arden Waikiki welcomes new Chef de Cuisine

Published: 2026-01-27 19:37:23

Arden Waikiki has been making waves as a locally rooted restaurant with elevated flavors and a down-to-earth feel.

Minneapolis shooting scrambles Second Amendment politics for Trump

Minneapolis shooting scrambles Second Amendment politics for Trump

Published: 2026-01-27 19:03:05

Prominent Republicans and gun rights advocates helped elicit a White House turnabout this week after bristling over the administration’s characterization of Alex Pretti, the second person killed this month by a federal officer in Minneapolis, as responsible for his own death because he lawfully possessed a weapon. The death produced no clear shifts in U.S. [...]

US sending ICE unit to Winter Olympics for security, prompting concern and confusion in Italy

US sending ICE unit to Winter Olympics for security, prompting concern and confusion in Italy

Published: 2026-01-27 18:58:01

MILAN (AP) — News that a unit of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement would be present during the upcoming Winter Games has set off concern and confusion in Italy, where people have expressed outrage at the inclusion of an agency that has dominated headlines for leading the Trump administration's immigration crackdown. Homeland Security Investigations, a [...]

January is Substance Use Disorder Treatment Month. Here's what a local aid organization wants you to know:

January is Substance Use Disorder Treatment Month. Here's what a local aid organization wants you to know:

Published: 2026-01-27 18:40:48

January is Substance Use Disorder Treatment Month, which is designed to raise awareness about those suffering with substance use.

2026 Hawaii elections prep: How to add your name to the ballot

2026 Hawaii elections prep: How to add your name to the ballot

Published: 2026-01-27 18:00:00

And if holding one of these key positions is a goal of yours, Office of Elections officials advise you submit your filing as soon as possible.

Prime Video's 'The Wrecking Crew' smashes into screens Jan. 28 

Prime Video's 'The Wrecking Crew' smashes into screens Jan. 28 

Published: 2026-01-27 17:39:41

Prime Video is dropping its newest action-comedy "The Wrecking Crew" available to stream on Wednesday, Jan. 28.

Magnitude-4.2 earthquake shakes Hawaiʻi Island; Kīlauea unaffected

Magnitude-4.2 earthquake shakes Hawaiʻi Island; Kīlauea unaffected

Published: 2026-01-27 17:22:36

An earthquake struck Hawaiʻi Island during the late night hours of Jan. 26, the US Geological Survey said.

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