Hawaii island ranchers, farmers feeling pain of statewide drought

1/2 Swipe or click to see more COURTESY PHOTO A JB Water Hauling truck fills its tank at the Keonepoko Fill Station just outside Pahoa. 2/2 Swipe or click to see more Kevin Kodama, senior service hydrologist for the National Weather Serive in …

12,000 race Honolulu streets in Great Aloha Run

HONOLULU, Hawaii (Island News) — Thousands hit the ground running Monday as runners, walkers and just plain thrill seekers laced up for the 41st Great Aloha Run. Approximately 12,000 runners including elite racers to costumed joggers laced the streets for …

Ravenous Beetles Go Urban, Preying On Honolulu’s Iconic Coconut Palms

Fallout from the scarab beetles’ invasion into urban Honolulu remains unknown, but the damage so far is “pretty bad,” according to one expert. Urban Honolulu has been hit by tree-killing coconut rhinoceros beetles, renewing concerns about what would remain …

Honolulu EMS director’s leadership role in question

Low morale, chronic understaffing, employee favoritism and frequent resignations that affect the timely response of the city’s ambulance service to daily emergencies across Oahu are criticisms now being alleged against one top city official. Questions over …

Hawaii hotels’ performance lost ground during 2024

Hawaii’s hotel industry performance ended 2024 down from historical levels, but the room rate was the highest in the country, revenue per available room was the nation’s second highest and occupancy was the sixth best. All four major islands also made the …

AADAP Partners with Hawaiian Island Creations to Promote Healthy Lifestyles, Drug Recovery

The Asian American Drug Abuse Program (AADAP) is proud to announce a groundbreaking partnership with Coral Head Inc., the owner of all trademarks associated with Hawaiian Island Creations (HIC) — a globally recognized Hawaiian lifestyle surf brand. This …

Hawaii protesters rally against Trump, Musk on Presidents Day

Hundreds of protesters Monday lined South Beretania Street fronting the state Capitol as part of a nationwide Presidents Day effort to oppose the Trump administration’s policies in the first weeks since taking power. Oahu protesters cited concerns over …

Column: No one should go hungry in Hawaii

At the start of each new year, Poverty Awareness Month, which we observed in January, helps bring attention to the challenges many families face. But the reality is that poverty and food insecurity do not simply disappear when the month ends. These …

Hawaii Ulu Co-op hopes to expand to schools, hospitals, hotels

KIHEI (HawaiiNewsNow) – Everyone knows that rice and mac salad are the signature sides in every plate lunch. But one Maui restaurant is hoping to change that to support local farmers and supply healthier options. It is the L&L Hawaii Barbecue in Kihei’ …

Presidents’ Day protests against Trump break out across Hawaii

WAILUKU, Hawaii (Island News) — Dozens along Wailuku’s High Street protested President Donald Trump on Presidents’ Day. “Never in my wildest dreams did I expect the USA to come to this point,” said protester Richard Maki. Protester Kelly …

Hawaii Airports System issues $849M in bonds

The state’s Airports System has raised $849 million in bond financing, the largest bond issuance for the Airports System in its history, to fund approximately $600 million for projects that upgrade and expand airport infrastructure, including runway …

Former Dee Felice space has gone full Hawaiian (get the Spam)

Highly Recommended is a weekly spotlight on some of food writer Keith Pandolfi’s favorite finds as he eats his way across Greater Cincinnati. Come back every Tuesday for more. Musubi is one of life’s great pleasures. The “sandwich” of …

Off the news: Hawaii not at top of list for shark attacks

Hawaii comes in a distant second in this category — and that’s a good thing: Of states reporting unprovoked shark attacks off their coasts in 2024, Florida claims top rank, at 14, and the Aloha State lags far behind, with four. Worldwide, 47 unprovoked …

More 60 Dermatology Tips in 60 Minutes from the Midwinter Clinical Hawaii Derm Conference

At the 2025 Midwinter Clinical Hawaii Dermatology Conference Vallerie Callender, MD, Brett M. Coldiron, MD, G. Michael Lewitt, MD and Daniel M. Siegel, MD, MS, shared the stage for the meeting’s day 3 round of “60 Tips in 60 Minutes.” The …

Southwest Airlines expands red-eye flights to Hawaii

HONOLULU (Island News) — Red-eye flights make its debut with Southwest Airlines which includes flights to and from Hawaii. The overnight service will be offered for Las Vegas and Phoenix flights. These daily flights go into the air on April 8, 2025. The …

Craig: Reflections of Hawaii

Aloha!  Thinking of warm thoughts in the dead of winter here in central Illinois is challenging. To make it worse, I decided now would be the perfect time to brag—I mean reflect about my time in Hawaii.  I traveled to Hawaii last June, and it truly was …

Auckland Airport cocaine bust: 100kg in bags smuggled on Hawaiian Airlines flight

The estimated street value of the Class A drug was $35.4 million, and would have caused $37.8m in social harm to New Zealand’s communities. Customs officers were doing routine border enforcement when they checked a number of bags arriving off a Hawaiian …

Hawaii protests against Trump break out on President’s Day

Hawaii brings back asset forfeiture program with online auction