Experience the Best of Honolulu at These Luxury Resort Hotels

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Alaskan Airlines and Hawaii offer Lahaina wildfire survivors flights, Disney trips

Hawaii officials announced the Maui CARE Flights program Wednesday. HONOLULU (CN) — More than 3,000 roundtrip flights on Alaska Airlines will aid Maui families affected by the Aug. 8, 2023, wildfires through an initiative called Maui CARE Flights, Governor …

A strong dollar makes Japan a deal for travelers, but Hawaii might be paying the price

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – A weak yen and strong dollar are actually boosting tourism to Japan but could be negatively impacting visitor arrivals to the islands, a new UH report says. Researchers say Japan’s economy is struggling, but tourism is a bright …

Pacific Fleet gearing up for return of RIMPAC exercises to Hawaii

The U.S. Navy’s Pacific Fleet is gearing up for the biennial Rim of the Pacific exercise — better known as RIMPAC — set to begin next month. RIMPAC is the world’s largest recurring naval warfare exercise. On Tuesday the U.S. Navy announced that …

Airfares for flights to Hawaii higher than to other states

HONOLULU (KHON2) — Frequent fliers to Hawaii say they’ve noticed higher ticket prices. Tourism officials confirm they’re not wrong. According to the Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism, airfares for flights between mainland …

USCG: Alaska fishing boat likely capsized after flooding, killing 5, including Hawaii couple

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – The fishing charter boat found last year in waters off Alaska likely capsized after its well deck flooded in rough seas. That’s according to the investigation completed by the U.S. Coast Guard. The incident left five people dead, …

Hawaii DHS issues fraud alert regarding fraudulent calls

by: Lucy Lopez Posted: May 22, 2024 / 06:57 PM HST Updated: May 22, 2024 / 07:01 PM HST HONOLULU (KHON2) — The Department of Human Services has issued a statewide fraud alert following reports of fraudulent automated calls originating from the …

Column: Hawaii lawmakers must take quick action on decarbonization

1/1 Swipe or click to see more CRAIG T. KOJIMA/CKOJIMA@STARADVERTISER.COM Legislature opening in House of Representatives. Hawaii took a bold step in 2018 when it adopted the target of achieving net- negative carbon emissions by 2045. In the …

Hawaiian Airlines A330s are getting fast free Starlink WiFi

Hawaiian Airlines will begin adding free WiFi to its Airbus A330 jets in the coming months, and it’s likely to be the fastest inflight Internet you’ll ever experience. The US carrier has already connected all 18 of its singe-aisle A321neo aircraft to the …

Schatz, Tokuda seek higher Medicare reimbursements for Hawaii physicians

1/1 Swipe or click to see more COURTESY PHOTOS Brian Schatz, Jill N. Tokuda. U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz, alongside Hawaii’s congressional delegation, plans today to introduce new legislation seeking higher Medicare reimbursements for the state’s health …

Hawaiian music legend Led Kaapana come to The Old Steeple

The Aloha spirit comes alive in Ferndale on Sunday as one of Hawaii’s most beloved musicians, Led Kaapana, returns to The Old Steeple, 246 Berding St. Widely considered one of the finest performers Hawaii has ever produced, Kaapana is equally accomplished …

Hawaii Guard Supports Exchange with Partner Indonesia

JAKARTA, Indonesia – Hawaii National Guard medical professionals supported a security cooperation exchange in Jakarta May 6-7 as part of bilateral defense discussions between the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command and the Tentara Nasional Indonesia. The exchange …

Three Arrested For Cockfighting In Hawaiian Paradise Park

(BIVN) – Three people have been arrested for their alleged participation in a cockfighting event in Puna this weekend.  Police say they executed a search warrant on a residence on 18th Avenue in Hawaiian Paradise Park on Saturday afternoon, where over 100 …

Hawaiian Cuisine Comes to Warren

Thursday, May 23, 2024 Staff WARREN, Ohio – Nico’s Hawaiian Grill celebrated its grand opening and ribbon-cutting with the community Wednesday. “We’re serving Hawaiian cuisine,” says owner Patrick Nicopolis. “There’s a mix. There’s some Filipino dishes and …

Tickets go on sale May 24 for Hawaiian music festival in Tacoma

TACOMA, Wash. – A two-day Hawaiian music festival, Holo Holo, is coming to Tacoma for the very first time.  From Nov. 9 to 10, the Tacoma Dome will be transformed into a musical oasis of island vibes with performances from the very best island reggae acts …

Hawaiian Island vibes permeate Thunder Junction during first-ever Hulapalooza in St. George

Hulapalooza on Saturday, May 25, will feature Siva Pasefika, created in 2006 to share Oceanic Mana and Aloha of Polynesia through dance and song, St. George, Utah, date and location not specified | Photo courtesy of city of St. George, St. George News ST. …

On the Move: Castle & Cooke Hawaii

Castle & Cooke Hawaii has announced two hires: >> Roderick “Eric” Floro has been appointed operations manager of Dole Plantation. Floro previously held operations management positions at CVS and Walgreens. Prior to this, he served as a …

Hawaii business owners brace for a possible hiring crunch this summer

Hawaii time: Is this the world’s most magnificent sunrise? You be the judge

3. LADAKH, INDIA: From searing hot deserts and humid cities to palate-tingling spicy food, a trip to the Subcontinent is bound to send your sweat glands into overdrive, but not if you end up in Ladakh, located in the country’s remote north and often …