ISLAND HISTORY: Hawaiian sugar was refined in California and on Oahu

The California and Hawaiian Sugar Company (C &H) refinery, founded in 1906 at Crockett, California, refined Hawaii-grown sugar until 2017, the year it refined Maui’s Hawaiian Commercial &Sugar Co.’s final shipment of raw sugar. Until C &H was …

From hopeful to scared, Hawaii voters brace for potential change over presidential election

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – Hawaii voters have a range of emotions leading up to the election from hopeful to scared. In Alewa Heights, Donald Trump signs dangle from a tree and there are sporadic posters for the democratic and republican candidates in the …

Young underweight Hawaiian monk seal rescued on Maui, transported to Kona for care

KONA, Hawaii (Island News) — A young underweight Hawaiian monk seal that was rescued on Maui has made its way to the Big Island to receive care. NOAA Fisheries rescued a yearling Hawaiian monk seal on Maui on Oct. 17, 2024. In September, the juvenile male …

Vote in the Honolulu Zoo’s election for mayor

HONOLULU (Island News) — With election season in full swing, who will represent the Honolulu Zoo as its new mayor? The race is down to two animal fan favorites as the candidates for the Honolulu Zoo Mayor. This virtual contest is between Makamae, the zoo’ …

Shark ‘completely severs’ leg of Hawaii surfer off Maui beach, authorities say

Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what’s clicking on Foxnews.com. A 61-year-old surfer in Hawaii had his leg severed when he was bitten in a shark attack in the waters off Maui on Friday morning, authorities said. The man, whose name was …

Remote control eddies: Upwelled nutrients boost productivity around Hawaiian Islands

Beyond colorful coral reefs and diverse nearshore ecosystems, Pacific Ocean waters surrounding the Hawaiian Islands have comparatively little marine life and low biological productivity. New research published by University of Hawai’i (UH) at Manoa …

Hawaii women’s volleyball team ends seven-set losing streak to UC Santa Barbara

JAMM AQUINO/JAQUINO@STARADVERTISER.COM Hawaii setter Kate Lang (10) and middle blocker Kennedi Evans (12) go up to block UC Santa Barbara outside hitter Emma McDermott (33) during the first set of an NCAA women’s volleyball game, Friday, Nov. 1, 2024, …

‘Master of Disguise’ fugitive sentenced to 5 years in Hawaii

Tyler Adams remains a suspect in the 2022 murder of a San Diego mother in Tijuana. SAN DIEGO — A fugitive described as a “master of disguise” has been sentenced to 5 years in prison for escaping from a work furlough facility in Hawaii in 2019. …

Hawaii women’s volleyball team enacts sweep revenge on UC Santa Barbara

The Hawaii women’s volleyball team remains unpredictable on a week-to-week basis. So far this week, the best version of the Rainbow Wahine has appeared. UH, which got swept by UC Santa Barbara at the Thunderdome two weeks ago, returned the favor on the …

Shark attacks surfer, 61, in Hawaii

A man’s leg has been completely severed below the knee after he was attacked by a shark while surfing in the Hawaiian waters of Maui. The 61-year-old man was surfing off Waiehu Beach Park on Friday morning when a shark bit him. His right leg was ” …

Amendment that plays a role on capping the Honolulu City Council’s pay raise

HONOLULU (Island News) — On this year’s ballot, one of the Honolulu county amendments includes a question about pay raises for the Honolulu City Council. The city council, more importantly the salary commission, made big news over the past year by giving …

Department of Hawaiian Homelands works to solve phone and internet service issue

HONOLULU (Island News) — The Department of Hawaiian Homelands (DHHL) has been scrambling since Sandwich Isles Communication announced back in May that hundreds of customers will soon have no service. DHHL and private companies are trying to cover phone …

One suspect still at large after robbery, East Charleston near Honolulu

The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department is investigating a robbery on Friday. Around 6:30 p.m., police responded to the area near East Charleston and Honolulu St. Police say while they were investigating the robbery, the suspects were taken into …

Noi Thai Cuisine Featured in Honolulu Restaurant Week

Vote for the next Mayor of the Honolulu Zoo

Amendment for Honolulu City Council pay raise stirs concerns with voters

Surfer’s leg ‘severed at knee’ in Hawaii shark attack

Hawaii Republicans compiling complaints for election challenges

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – Despite no evidence of voter fraud in Hawaii elections, leaders of the local Republican party are urging voters to be vigilant for irregularities, and plan to share those reports with the Trump campaign. Experts and officials say …

Try new spots and visit local favorites during HONOLULU Restaurant Week

HONOLULU (Island News) — HONOLULU Restaurant Week begins next weekend offering prix fixe menus for lunch or dinner at participating restaurants across Oahu. These nine days of delicious deals to enter the holidays are from Nov. 9 to 17, 2024. No tickets …