1+ min ago (527+ words) HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Sports tourism is a growing market in Hawaii with collegiate and visiting professional teams getting in on the action. Lawmakers and tourism experts are exploring every possibility to bring more sports opportunities to the islands. Hawaii is one of six states that does not have a Fortune 500 company, which often sponsors teams and venues. Officials say this makes it harder for the University of Hawaii athletics department to receive the same funding colleges and universities receive on the mainland. One UH football player is helping expand interest in the University of Hawaii at Manoa's athletic programs overseas. Place kicker and Japan native Kansei Matsuzawa, dubbed the nickname "Tokyo toe' became an overnight sensation, collecting accolades and honors for his game-time heroics. He's been profiled by NBC Nightly News, CNN, The New York Times and The Japan Times. Jerseys…...

17+ min ago (114+ words) HILO (HawaiiNewsNow) - Overnight in Hilo, firefighters battled a second blaze in downtown Hilo. The fire tore through a block at Haili and Kinoole Streets and forced people from their homes. This fire broke out overnight inside the block between Haili and Kinoole Streets. It burned through several connected buildings before the flames finally eased. Crews sprayed down a nearby 5G tower and stayed staged at the gas station to keep the fire from spreading. Dozens of residents had to evacuate, some without car keys or pets and many carpooled out. Power is still out across the immediate area and a six hour road closure around the area. Officials are assessing the damage Sunday morning....

8+ hour, 44+ min ago (372+ words) HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A UH Manoa graduate student is heading to the Philippines early next year for six months to represent Hawaii in the Miss Universe Philippines 2026 competition. Waipahu High School alumna Charieze Lianne Cacayorin was crowned Miss Universe Philippines Hawaii (MUPH) earlier this year. She will be celebrating her 24th birthday with a fundraising event tonight, Nov. 30, to support her journey as she competes on the national stage in Manila. As a first generation immigrant, Cacayorin felt ashamed of her culture when she moved from the Philippines at eight-years-old. At first, she was excited about Hawaii's large Filipino community, but being more connected to her cultural roots made her feel different from her peers. "I wasn't the type of local Filipino that you would see growing up, but more so someone straight from the Philippines," said Cacayorin. When she started studying…...

8+ hour, 45+ min ago (135+ words) WAIPAHU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A 19-year-old male was critically injured Saturday when a vehicle trying to overtake another car collided with him, police said. The crash happened at around 7:15 p.m. on Malakeke Street. According to Honolulu Police, a 44-year-old motorist and his juvenile passenger were westbound on Malakeke Street when he traveled into the eastbound lanes to overtake another vehicle and struck the motorcyclist, who was ejected onto the roadway. The motorcyclist was taken to the hospital in critical condition. HPD said he was not wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. Police said the motorist and his passenger remained at the scene and were not injured. Investigators said speed appears to be a contributing factor to the collision. It is unknown whether drugs or alcohol were involved....

15+ hour, 2+ min ago (87+ words) An investigation is underway after a large structure fire near the old poi factory in Hilo broke out early Saturday morning. Investigation under way after structure fire in Hilo Warning signs posted after sharks spotted at Nanakuli Beach High surf warning in effect for first extra-large northwest swell of the winter surf season Small Business Saturday provides "lifeblood" for local shops struggling to stay afloat Vehicle crash seriously injures 1, damages water pipes to Makiki apartment Kamehameha Maui, Kailua claim HHSAA State Championships on Black Friday...

1+ day, 3+ hour ago (250+ words) Advisories: High Surf Warning from noon Saturday to noon HST Monday for north and west facing shores of Niihau, Kauai, Oahu, and Molokai, and for north facing shores of Maui. Lots of sunshine with beautiful sunrise/sunsets. Little change in the overall weather pattern is expected through the weekend. Kona winds will continue with lots of sun and overnight cooling as the lack or clouds will allow heat to dissipate. Rainfall will be scarce. A great tool to have is our First Alert Weather App and interactive radar. Yesterday's northwest swell is gone and the surf will look fairly small this morning before an XL NW swell builds rapidly this afternoon into tonight. This swell is expected to bring surf heights up to 35 to 45 feet at most north and west facing shores with larger waves at select outer reefs. This…...

1+ day, 14+ hour ago (395+ words) HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The University of Hawaii football team has always welcomed local talent in with open arms, even if it's not right out of high school. For defensive end Jackie Johnson III, his path to the "Bows wasn't straightforward. "I wouldn't have traded my path here, you know," Johnson told Hawaii News Now. "This has been my dream to play and represent the University of Hawaii." Johnson prepped at Saint Francis School before going to Roosevelt for his senior year. But he wasn't able to play for the Roughriders due to the pandemic. After graduation, Johnson played two years at Laurence Tech, an NAIA school in Michigan. "My path has been a little different than most people's path, but I think every day I'm grateful for it," Johnson said. "I'm grateful for the hard times and there's been a lot…...

1+ day, 17+ hour ago (113+ words) WASHINGTON (CNN) - President Donald Trump says he's canceling any executive action from Joe Biden that was signed using an autopen. Trump announced in a social media post on Friday that any document not physically signed by Biden is "terminated." He also claimed that Biden's use of the autopen proves he was not in charge or involved in the signing process. Trump has threatened possible perjury charges if the former president says otherwise. Neither the White House nor a representative for Biden has immediately commented on the situation. In 2005, the Justice Department concluded that presidents do not need to personally sign a bill in order for it to be legally valid....

1+ day, 22+ hour ago (52+ words) Hawaii to the World is a first-of-its-kind televised talent competition and cultural initiative that celebrates artistry, creativity, and cultural pride. Entertainment: 'Hawaii to the World' shines spotlight on local talent Hawaii News Now Sunrise Entertainment: Big week for Box office numbers & Lifetime Awards Entertainment News By Billy V...

2+ day, 42+ min ago (82+ words) Pearlridge Mall and Ala Moana Shopping Center were packed before dawn with Black Friday shoppers hoping to score deals. HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Casey Lund reports from Pearlridge Mall, where shoppers lined up for hours to get Black Friday deals. Meanwhile, Jolanie Martinez gave us a look at the lines at the Ala Moana Shopping Center. People lined up outside Target as early as 2 a.m. in hopes of being one of the first 100 customers who received a free bag of items....