Hawaiian to take over Seattle-based routes, add airplanes and crews

COURTESY PHOTO Ben Minicucci: He is president and CEO of Alaska Air Group Alaska Air Group today plans to tell investors in New York that Hawaiian Airlines will take over West Coast routes from Alaska Airlines to Hawaii and fly new nonstop routes from …

Alaska Airlines Announces “Alaska Accelerate” Plan For $1 Billion Profit After Hawaiian Airlines Merger

In an investor day months after its acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines, Alaska Airlines Group has unveiled its plans to become a powerhouse airline group in the US, which includes investments in a more premium passenger experience and building Seattle Tacoma …

Supreme Court rejects appeal challenging Hawaii gun licensing requirements

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – Hawaii’s high court will get the last word for now in a gun-rights case that went all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court. The justices Monday declined to consider a challenge to Hawaii’s law brought by Christopher Wilson, who was …

Letter: Hawaii should wrestle bid for sumo tournament

It was great to hear that the Japan Sumo Association will hold a tournament in London next year. Too bad the article couldn’t have been penned by a local sportswriter instead of using something from The New York Times. If it were, then perhaps it would …

UnitedHealth murder suspect worked in Hawaii as data analyst

MARCO GARCIA / REUTERS Kawaiaha‘o Church is seen in front of 801 South St., an apartment building where Luigi Mangione, 26, used to live. A 26-year-old Maryland man who allegedly assassinated the UnitedHealthcare CEO in New York lived recently in …

Letter: Hawaii Democrats leave too many issues unsolved

I’m starting to feel that there’s some truth to those who say that the Democrats have been in power for too long in Hawaii. There’s so much unfinished business. The question of what to do with the Waikiki Natatorium is still around. A new prison, a new …

Hawaii County Weather Forecast for December 10, 2024

Hilo Tonight: Mostly cloudy with scattered showers. Lows 63 to 69 near the shore to 49 to 56 at 4000 feet. North winds up to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent. Tuesday: Breezy. Partly sunny with scattered showers. Highs 74 to 81 near the shore to around 65 …

CEO murder suspect with Hawaii ties described as as thoughtful person with no signs of violence

HONOLULU (Island News) — Luigi Mangione once lived in a co-living community for remote workers with a roommate who became a friend shocked that he’s now accused of killing a healthcare CEO. “Beyond shocked—it’s unimaginable,” said R.J. …

Off the news: CEO shooting suspect has ties to Hawaii

There’s a lot of interest in “person of interest” Luigi Mangione, the one-time Honolulu resident arrested Monday in connection with the New York City killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. A Monday search for his Facebook profile was flagged as “ …

Gaming in Real-Time—Hawaii Pacific Ups Its Esports Facilities

Hawaii Pacific University has transformed its Esports Arena at the Aloha Tower Marketplace with an Extron XTP system. An Extron XTP II CrossPoint matrix switching system powers real-time transmission of high-action gaming content, player statistics, and …

Supreme Court Passes On Chance To Correct Hawaii Ruling Finding ‘Spirit Of Aloha’ Trumps Second Amendment

The Supreme Court passed up a chance Monday to correct a ruling by Hawaii’s top court that rejected its Second Amendment jurisprudence. In a February ruling, the Hawaii Supreme Court openly rejected landmark Second Amendment cases, finding the “spirit of …

Native Hawaiian artists in LA debut new single paying homage to Hawaiʻi

Two Native Hawaiian artists are trying to make a big name in Los Angeles. Their latest single pays homage to the music they grew up with in Hawai’i. “Someone Else” is a blend of island reggae, R&B and pop. The more than three-minute song …

Honolulu City Council to vote on standards for office-to-residence conversions

The Honolulu City Council will have its final vote Wednesday on a bill that would lay out the standards to convert commercial buildings to residential. It’s in reaction to a state law that gives counties until 2025 to adopt ordinances allowing commercial- …

Hawaiian-inspired restaurant chain enters Maryland

Hawaiian Airlines flights to Tokyo Narita soon to depart from Seattle

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Hawaii County Surf Forecast for December 10, 2024

Forecast for Big Island Windward and Southeast Shores Tonight Tuesday Surf Surf PM AM AM PM North Facing 3-5 4-6 6-8 8-12 East Facing 2-4 2-4 3-5 4-6 South Facing 4-6 4-6 2-4 2-4 TONIGHT Weather Mostly sunny until 6 PM, then mostly cloudy. Scattered …

Fugitives caught on Hawaii Island, charges filed after months-long manhunt

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – A months-long manhunt has ended with the arrest of two wanted fugitives and an acquaintance on Hawaii Island. Two Puna men, 40-year-old Malani Donald Tavui, and 31-year-old Alexander Ikieolagarcia Kauwe, were caught after …

Notice of Election for Officers of Joint Alaska-Hawaiian MEC

December 9, 2024 — Dear Alaska and Hawaiian AFA Members: As your merger moves forward, so does your representation. Our AFA-CWA Constitution and Bylaws calls for the merger of the Master Executive Councils in order to address our issues with the power of …