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 …

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 …

‘No Kings’ protests take place nationwide, across Hawaii

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 …

Hawaii Kai man acquitted of attempted murder in stabbing of roommates, landlord

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A man accused of brutally stabbing his two roommates and his landlord nearly two years ago was acquitted Friday by reason of insanity. Matthew Smith, now 43, had opted for a bench trial on one count of first-degree attempted …

Dispute over public parking near beach divides Hawaii Kai neighborhood

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - For more than 10 years, Hawaii Kai resident Kevin Mulkern has been speaking out against homeowners on Paiko Drive blocking off easements fronting their properties. He says they’re limiting parking for those who want to visit the …