Hawaii Tourism Authority invests in international markets to draw back tourists

HONOLULU (Island News) — In Hawaii, you can’t talk about tourism without Japan, but since the COVID-19 pandemic, Japanese tourist numbers have not recovered. In November 2024, we actually saw a decrease when compared to 2023: 60,684 visitors compared …

‘Auana performer Anna Ivaseva talks about bringing her Water Bowl act to Honolulu’s Cirque residency

Earlier this month, I had the privilege of seeing the incredible new Cirque du Soleil production ‘Auana. Before I was able to sit in the Honolulu theatre and experience the city’s first ever Cirque residency, I sat down with one of the show’s performers, …

Embark on a Blissful Hawaiian Journey with Norwegian Cruises

Is there a place more enchanting than Hawaii, where the spirit of Aloha fills the air, and every sunset feels like a postcard moment? With Norwegian Cruise Line, exploring the Hawaiian Islands has never been so seamless. NCL is renowned for its dedication …

Hawaii County Weather Forecast for January 30, 2025

Hilo Tonight: Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers until early morning, then scattered showers and chance of thunderstorms late in the night. Some thunderstorms may produce gusty winds late in the night. Locally heavy rainfall possible late in the night. Lows …

Hawaii gives, but rarely receives: Why are so many kidneys donated in the islands going to out-of-state recipients?

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – There are more than 300 people who are currently on Hawaii’s transplant wait list. All of them are desperate for a new kidney. Despite the need, HNN Investigates has learned each year up to nearly half of the kidneys donated in …

Man named in Hawaii fireworks explosion death in Phoenix

A GoFundMe page has identified the man who died at a Phoenix hospital he was flown to after suffering severe burns from a large, illegal fireworks explosion at a home in Honolulu during a New Year’s Eve party. “After 28 days of relentless fighting against …

Severe Weather Strikes Texas, Hawaii Faces Flood Threat

DALLAS, Texas – Millions of residents in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex faced treacherous commutes Thursday morning as torrential rains and thunderstorms swept across the region, triggering flash flood warnings and hazardous driving conditions. The …

Play Hawaiitopia now — Red Rake Gaming’s latest tropical video slot

Reading Time: < 1 minute  Red Rake Gaming presents Hawaiitopia, its new and exciting video slot that transports players to a tropical island full of excitement and wins. With innovative features, big multipliers and delightful fruits, Hawaiitopia …

Hawaii fourth graders show math gains nationally

Hawaii’s fourth grade students made significant strides in mathematics on the 2024 National Assessment of Educational Progress, also known as “The Nation’s Report Card,” positioning the state among a select group showing improvement. According to results …

Hawaii eighth in health foundation’s ranking

Hawaii ranked among the top 10 states for high health rankings, according to a recently released report by the United Health Foundation. Hawaii ranked eighth-best among states in key health measures, according to America’s Health Rankings 2024 Annual …

UCSD hosts Hawaii following Sugapong’s 23-point performance

Hawaii Rainbow Wahine (13-6, 7-2 Big West) at UCSD Tritons (10-11, 6-3 Big West) San Diego; Thursday, 10 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Tritons -8.5; over/under is 136.5 BOTTOM LINE: UCSD hosts Hawaii after Sumayah Sugapong scored 23 points in UCSD’s …

Alaska-Hawaiian: Election of Joint MEC Officers

Alaska-Hawaiian: Election of Joint MEC Officers January 29, 2025 — Today, the Alaska and Hawaiian Local Council Presidents and the respective MEC Officers from each airline met in person in San Francisco for the merged MEC Officer Elections. We’re pleased …

Eye Catchers from Warriors 4 Youth/AveryStrong Hawaii Showcase

While in town for the Polynesian Bowl earlier this month, we had a chance to take in the Warriors 4 Youth/AveryStrong Hawaii Showcase and quite a few players made an impression on us.  The Warriors 4 Youth/AveryStrong Hawaii Showcase was a two day …

Visitor Public Safety Conference focuses on water safety in Hawaii

Honolulu City Council passes safety bill for e-bike riders

Pickles at Forté pickleball facility opens in Downtown Honolulu

Weather Alert Day | Strong storm system brings strong winds and rain to Hawaii

Hawaii County Surf Forecast for January 30, 2025

Forecast for Big Island Windward and Southeast Shores Tonight Thursday Surf Surf PM AM AM PM North Facing 5-7 4-6 4-6 4-6 East Facing 3-5 3-5 3-5 3-5 South Facing 0-2 0-2 2-4 3-5 TONIGHT Weather Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers. Low Temperature In the …

New indoor pickleball facility opens in Downtown Honolulu

HONOLULU (Island News) — Pickleball fanatics can visit Pickles at Forté, a new air-conditioned indoor pickleball facility located in town. Whether it’s sunny or not, the pickleball courts and social club is located at 1032 Fort Street Mall, where the …