A Beloved 1960s Hawaiian Retreat Evolves Into A Sustainable, Solar-Powered Rosewood Resort

The 81-acre property surrounds idyllic Kahuwai Bay Courtesy of Kona Village Ancient petroglyphs. Volcano views. Black lava flows. Thatched roof bungalows clustered in half moons. And 81 pristine acres on the shores of Kahuwai Bay. In some ways, Kona …

How first Indians who moved to Hawaii became one of wealthiest families there

The son of a brick contractor in Hyderabad, moved to Hawaii in 1914 and opened a retail store in Honolulu with a business partner. He is said to be the first businessman from India to migrate to Hawaii. He built a business empire in Hawaii, and his family …

From scratch to real estate: The Indian family that built an empire in Hawaii

In 1915, Jhamandas Watumull, a 29-year-old Indian entrepreneur, arrived in Honolulu, Hawaii, to establish a retail shop for his import business. Along with his partner Dharamdas, he registered the business under the name Watumull & Dharamdas on Hotel …

Oregon State men head to the beaches of Hawaii looking to keep momentum going

For the fourth time in Wayne Tinkle’s 11 seasons at the helm of the Oregon State’s men’s basketball program, the Beavers have won eight of their first 10 games. And they have done it in mostly dominating fashion, winning all eight games by double figures …

Oakland Golden Grizzlies and the Loyola Chicago Ramblers play in Honolulu, Hawaii

Loyola Chicago Ramblers (9-1) vs. Oakland Golden Grizzlies (3-7, 1-2 Horizon League) Honolulu; Sunday, 5 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Loyola Chicago and Oakland square off in Honolulu, Hawaii. The Golden Grizzlies have a 2-5 record in non-conference play. Oakland …

Players, coaches enthused about playing in Hawaii Bowl

1/2 Swipe or click to see more STEPHAN TSAI /STSAI@STARADVERTISER.COM University of South Florida receiver Sean Atkins flashes a double shaka on the grounds of the Royal Hawaiian Hotel in Waikiki. 2/2 Swipe or click to see more EAKIN HOWARD …

City reports criteria for Honolulu Ocean Safety commissioners

The city this week laid out the duties and eligibility requirements for members of the public who want to serve on the newly created Ocean Safety Commission. Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi will appoint all five members to the inaugural commission, which …

Like A Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii revives another Sega arcade classic that’s never been ported – a true Yakuza …

Yakuza games have a knack for resurrecting oft-forgotten classics from Sega’s arcade cabinet era, and the upcoming, delightfully-named Like A Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii is continuing the series tradition. Developer RGG Studios just released a blog …

CRITTER: Giant great white sharks headed to Hawaii

Scuba diving with a 20-foot-long fish with big teeth that weighs over 3,000 pounds is quite thrilling, but diving with five of these giant great white sharks at the same time is beyond description! I had to pause and relax, knowing that I was in no danger, …

Martinez and San Diego State host Hawaii

Hawaii Rainbow Wahine (6-4, 0-1 Big West) at San Diego State Aztecs (10-2) San Diego; Saturday, 6:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: San Diego State faces Hawaii after Natalia Martinez scored 21 points in San Diego State’s 89-80 loss to the Stephen F. Austin …

Hot-shooting Clemson downs Hawaii women’s basketball team in San Diego tournament

Laura Beeman called the San Diego Invitational a “really, really poorly organized” tournament after a day of competition in Viejas Arena. She wouldn’t, however, put that on Friday’s outcome for her team against Clemson of the Atlantic Coast Conference. The …

No. 5 Tigers Open Hawaii Trip with 20-Point Win to Move to 10-0

VIDEO: CofC MBB prepares for Diamond Head Classic in Hawaii

Hawaii Bowl brings matchup between South Florida and San Jose State

Honolulu YMCA Tenants Won’t Be Uprooted Thanks To The State

The tenants had been at risk of losing their homes after the Central Y said it could no longer afford to subsidize their rents. Seven long-term tenants of the Central YMCA in Honolulu will get to stay in their homes for at least three more months after the …

Indigent Native Hawaiian project gets green light

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – An extremely poor Native Hawaiian will be a caretaker for some vacant land in West Oahu through a pilot project approved by the Hawaiian Homes Commission. De Mont Kalai Manaole, 60, calls the two-acre property on Lualualei …

Hawaii Party City stores will remain open amid corporate shut down

HONOLULU (Island News) — After four decades, the party’s over for many Party City stores across the country. The company abruptly announced today the closure of all of its corporate stores on Feb. 28, but the locally-owned franchise stores on Nimitz …

Party City stores in Hawaii will remain open amid corporate shut down

Ken Niumatalolo grateful for late father’s example as San Jose State readies for Hawaii Bowl

HONOLULU — The 2024 season was one of Ken Niumatalolo’s most enjoyable in a college football coaching career spanning 35 of them. But before he could represent San Jose State on the Hawaii Bowl introductory press conference dais at The Royal Hawaiian on a …