Native Hawaiian council seeks to develop economic opportunities

WAIKOLOA, Hawaii >> The Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement already has gotten a firm foothold in tourism products, especially in Waikiki, since securing a multiyear, $27 million contract for stewardship services in 2023 from the Hawai‘i Tourism …

Hawaii pummels Panthers, 36-7

HONOLULU — Brayden Schager completed 35 of 43 passes for 374 yards and four touchdowns Saturday night to help Hawaii beat Northern Iowa 36-7. Caleb Brown forced a fumble on the opened drive that was recovered Jamih Otis and six plays later Schager hit …

Former Peace Corps volunteers return to E. Hawaii after 60 years

A group of former Peace Corps volunteers held a 60th anniversary reunion in Hilo last week, celebrating training on the Big Island in 1964. The cohort of about 100 completed its training here before deploying to Malaysia, some as teachers, others as nurses …

Hawaiian Airlines Completes Installation Of Starlink WiFi On Airbus A330-200 Fleet

Nearly all of Hawaiian Airlines’ US mainland flights are equipped with fast and free WiFi courtesy of Starlink. Just last week, the carrier equipped its last Airbus A330-200 with the service after several months of installation. Hawaiian said earlier this …

Hawaiian Airlines Passenger Says Flight Attendants Were Not Prepared To Handle iPad Battery Fire

After a recent incident of an iPad catching fire onboard a Hawaiian Airlines flight, which prompted an emergency landing in Portland, reports from passengers onboard the eventful flight have now emerged that the crew members were not entirely prepared for …

Tropical Cyclones Likely to Form Near Hawaii and Gulf of Mexico In Coming Days

Two tropical cyclones are likely to form in the coming days; one near Hawaii, the other near the Gulf of Mexico. Image: NOAA The National Hurricane Center and the Central Pacific Hurricane Center say it is likely that tropical cyclones will take shape in …

Editorial: Hawaii labor troubles require fine tuning

Hawaii is the state lagging the farthest behind in the recovery of its labor force, a fact that perhaps should not come as a surprise. The terrible shocks of a global pandemic and the devastation of the 2023 Maui wildfires were severe departures from the …

Is Hawaii Ready For The Next Big Hurricane?

As we mark National Preparedness Month, we must plan to climate-proof our homes, buildings — especially school shelters — and infrastructure. In 1976, Typhoon Pamela lashed my island home for 18 hours with strong winds. I saw entire roofs ripped off homes …

Hawaii women’s soccer team beats HPU

The Hawaii women’s soccer team scored four goals in the second half to beat Hawaii Pacific 4-1 on Sunday at Waipio Peninsula Soccer Stadium. Cate Sheahan scored at 54:04, Fabiola Zamora at 72:13, Tatum Porter found the back of the net at 74:10 and Laule‘a …

Off the news: CNHA hosts Hawaii County mayoral debate

The Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement’s (CNHA’s) annual convention, “Experience Hawai‘i Island,” served as the site for a debate between the two candidates for mayor of Hawaii County last week, in advance of the Nov. 5 general election. The race is …

Curtis Murayama: RB Jeanty worth ticket when Boise State visits Hawaii

TROY WAYRYNEN / IMAGN IMAGES Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty rushed for 192 yards against Oregon. It’ll be another three weeks before fans get to see the suddenly rejuvenated Warriors play at home. But just be aware of who’s coming. It’ll be …

TAX MAN: Raise your awareness with the Hawaii Budget Primer 2024

This week we wanted to bring special attention to a 32-page pamphlet recently published by the Hawaii Appleseed Center for Law and Economic Justice, simply called “Hawaii Budget Primer 2024-25.” The pamphlet’s cover page says that it is written for “ …

Hawaii County Weather Forecast for September 23, 2024

Hilo Tonight: Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers in the evening, then numerous showers after midnight. Lows 68 to 73 near the shore to around 54 at 4000 feet. West winds up to 10 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent. Monday: Partly sunny in the morning then …

‘It was a good day’: Lions hold on to beat Cardinals in front of Honolulu Blue crowd

Glendale, Ariz. — The Detroit Lions’ first road game of the season felt like a home game. Riding the wave of a State Farm Stadium crowd flush with Honolulu Blue, the Lions limited an explosive Arizona Cardinals offense and got back in the win column …

Rumor: LaD: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii May Point To More Gaiden Games

Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii Sign in to your Game Rant account Key Takeaways Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii is rumored to be the start of a potential series of small “Gaiden” titles. Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii will supposedly be …

New Hawaiian language play “Puana” debuts at UH Mānoa next weekend

Road To Hana – Maui, Hawaii

Scouting America, Aloha Council launches leadership series featuring Hawaiian Airlines CEO and former Alaska Airlines …

Scouting America, Aloha Council, one of the largest youth-serving organizations in Hawaiʻi and the Pacific, announced the launch of its new Scouting Leadership Series. The inaugural event will take place on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. …

Honolulu police investigate 2 separate robberies in Waikiki

Honolulu police are investigating two separate robberies that occurred in Waikiki over the weekend. At about 11:45 p.m. Saturday, six male suspects allegedly approached eight victims and demanded their property while using a firearm and undisclosed …