Oahu’s first adults-only hotel in the heart of Honolulu is the perfect Hawaiian getaway

Experience an unforgettable fusion of island charm and city energy at the Romer House Waikiki The view of Waikiki Beach at night in Oahu, Hawaii Yobab/Shutterstock Hawaii has always held a special place on my bucket list, though I often thought I’d …

U.S. Transportation Department holds fate of Alaska-Hawaiian merger

Two weeks have passed since the proposed $1.9 billion merger between competitors Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines cleared what is traditionally considered its most significant regulatory hurdle. Now what? The U.S. Department of Justice’s formal review …

Letter: Hawaiian Airlines went extra mile during Hone

I am writing to bring attention to the amazing employees at Hawaiian Airlines. Over the several-day impact of Tropical Storm Hone, my ohana needed to get from Honolulu to Hilo to bid aloha to a dying family member. We were able to get there on one of the …

Editorial: Ramp up Hawaii fire protection efforts

As the massive losses and trauma of the 2023 West Maui fires continue to send shock waves through the state, the disaster has also created a sharp awareness — and healthy fear — of fire’s potential danger to Hawaii’s communities. Around the state, akamai …

Qantas launches direct Melbourne to Honolulu flights replacing Jetstar services  

Qantas has announced its intention to launch a new Transpacific route between Melbourne and Honolulu flights from 2025. The 5,405 miles (8,806km) route will be operated by the carrier’s fleet of Airbus A330 twinjets and will operate three times per week …

3 women killed, gunman dead in Hawaii after dispute between neighbors leads to gunfire

Hawaii: A tragic incident unfolded in Hawaii on Saturday night when a violent dispute between neighbors escalated into a deadly shooting. According to police reports, three individuals lost their lives, and two others were injured during the confrontation …

You Can ‘Walk On Water’ At This Hawaiian Beach

Summary A unique sandbar at a popular beach in Hawaii creates an optical illusion of walking on water at low tide. The sandbar size varies with ocean swells, but it can still be hard to predict the conditions that create it. The sandbar forms annually but …

Civil Beat: This Leadership Change Brings More Journalistic Firepower To Hawaii

Civil Beat Editor and General Manager Editor is handing over the reins to veteran investigative editor Amy Pyle. When I was interviewing for the deputy editor job at Civil Beat 13 years ago, our founder and primary funder Pierre Omidyar asked me if I had …

New Honolulu law aims to spur affordable rental construction

A city measure signed into law last week is meant to give private developers of affordable rental housing greater financial incentives to build on Oahu. Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi signed Bill 3 to increase post-construction grant amounts for privately …

Governor: Hawaii Can Pay The Bills For Maui Fire Recovery, Hazard Pay And More

The administration has not yet released a budget plan for covering those costs, but the governor says it can be done without tapping into the rainy day fund. Hawaii state government is deep into a remarkable surge in spending, with more to come. But there …

TSA accepts Hawaii-issued digital driver licenses as CAT-2 rollout continues

In partnership with the Hawaii Department of Transportation, the US Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is now accepting Hawaii-issued digital driver licenses and identification cards from travelers who have added it to Apple Wallet. Hawaii is the …

FREESTYLE DIGITAL MEDIA RELEASES HAWAIIAN ADVENTURE FEATURE “AT HER FEET”

Adventure Movie Debuts on North American DVD and VOD Platforms on September 3, 2024 LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, September 3, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ — Freestyle Digital Media, the digital film distribution division of Bryon Allen’s …

Hawaii scientist seeks to learn how world’s oldest humpback has survived

A humpback whale’s tail is as unique as a fingerprint. The lobes, or flukes, at the end of the tail have scalloped edges that vary from whale to whale; the undersides feature distinct black-and-white patterns that mark a whale for life. When Adam A. Pack, …

Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii in Rochester closes doors

ROCHESTER, Minn. (KTTC) – Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii in Rochester closed its doors over the weekend. The shop is located in Eastwood Plaza off Highway 14. It posted a sign to its door that said, “Bad Ass Coffee will be CLOSED as of Saturday, August 31st, at …

Win a getaway to Hawai‘i: Sell Hawaiian Airlines and score an exclusive fam trip

According to Hawaiian and HTO, the exclusive incentive gives advisors a unique opportunity to experience Oʻahu and Kauaʻi firsthand, enabling agents to promote these destinations by flying with the flagship carrier of the Hawaiian Islands. To enter the …

Massachusetts welfare dollars spent in Hawaii, Virgin Islands, Alaska: ‘What the hell is someone doing in Hawaii?’

Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines merger faces new challenges

Man fatally shoots 3 in Hawaii after ramming cars at neighbor’s home before being killed, police say

Hawaiian chili takes potato skins over the top at Onolicious 

In a city known for one particular kind of chili, Vincente Benedett knew he had his work cut out for him when he decided to introduce Hawaiian chili at his Downtown restaurant Onolicious. What makes Hawaiian chili unique is its use of spicy, smoky …