Island Living and the Best Places To Live In Hawaii

Hawaii is constantly featured in travel ads, whether it’s for investing in a timeshare, girls-only trips, solo travel trips or honeymoon vacations. Historians love it for the Polynesian museums. Outdoor adventurers count down the minutes to do paddleboard …

Canadians reconsidering U.S. and Hawaii travel due to tariff threats

HONOLULU (KHON2) — It’s unclear what will happen to Hawaii’s second largest international visitor market. Some Canadians have been canceling trips to the United States due to tariff threats, and economic uncertainty within their own country. Several …

Where to Find All 7 Golden Balls in Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii

Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii treats players to numerous substories, many of them delightfully weird, and this one is no different. Once players begin Chapter 3, they’ll find themselves in a cutscene taking place at Revolve. When the cutscene …

Alumni Update: Vanden grad hits 5 home runs for CSU Bakersfield in Honolulu

FAIRFIELD — To say that freshman Maalia Cherry has settled into Division I softball quickly is an understatement. The Vanden High School graduate had a huge weekend with the Cal State Bakersfield softball team at the Hawaii Spring Fling in Honolulu. The …

Like A Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii Is The Dumb Pirate Game We’ve Desperately Needed

Listen to this article Your browser does not support the audio element. When it comes to videogames, there’s no shortage of premises a teen would dream up: cowboys, ninjas, robots, aliens, samurai, treasure hunters, gangsters, and detectives regularly take …

Hawaii Island police searching for missing Kurtistown man

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – Hawaii Island police are searching for Rick Andrade, 37, of Kurtistown. Police say that Andrade was last seen in the area of Volcano Road and Enos Road in Kurtistown on Feb. 11, and has not been seen or heard from since. …

Conviction of accused Honolulu crime boss vacated after he dies awaiting sentencing

A federal judge agreed to vacate Michael Miske’s indictment and conviction but declined to order the return of assets seized by the Justice Department. (CN) — A federal judge on Tuesday vacated the conviction of Michael Miske Jr., an accused Hawaiian …

Hawaii baseball without shortstop Donahue as it puts streaks on line against Wichita State

HONOLULU — A rousing and successful opening to the 2025 season included a sobering development for the Hawaii baseball team. Before the Rainbow Warriors could celebrate walk-off victories with flashing LED light shows at Les Murakami Stadium on Friday and …

2025 Visitor Public Safety Conference: Unveiling Hawaii’s New Water Safety Plan

Learn how Hawaii is tackling the rising number of drownings with the first-ever Water Safety Plan—designed to protect locals and visitors alike, and strengthen the tourism industry.The 2025 Visitor Public Safety Conference brought together key leaders to …

Hawaii County Weather Forecast for February 19, 2025

Hilo Tonight: Partly cloudy in the evening then becoming mostly cloudy. Scattered showers. Lows 63 to 69 near the shore to 48 to 55 at 4000 feet. Southwest winds up to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent. Wednesday: Partly sunny with scattered showers. Highs …

Hawaii Grown Report: Former Hawaii prep athletes find new field of dreams

BASEBALL >> Aiva Arquette (Saint Louis), Oregon State: Had seven hits in four games in his debut for the Beavers after transferring from Washington, parking his first home run in the seventh inning of an 8-3 win over Xavier in the season opener. …

Honolulu Fire Department Battalion Chief arrested for sexual assault

HONOLULU (Island News) — A Honolulu Fire Department (HFD) Battalion Chief was arrested for second-degree sexual assault on Tuesday afternoon. The chief was named HFD’s 2024 Manager of the Year in October 2024 at a ceremony held by the city. The 49-year- …

Hawaii governor orders expedited hiring for displaced federal workers

Federal government employees in Hawaii who lose their jobs under a purge by President Donald Trump are being offered expedited consideration for state positions. Gov. Josh Green on Tuesday signed an executive order intended to place qualified applicants …

Make-A-Wish Maine grants a dream trip to Hawaii for Lincolnville teen battling brain tumor

The wishes granted by Make-A-Wish Maine and their volunteers make a huge impact on the child and families who receive them. Preston Henderson of Lincolnville loves to perform. “Whenever I start dancing, it just makes me feel alive, makes me feel good, …

Negative testimony stalls Honolulu emergency services director’s confirmation

Former employees have described a toxic work environment and leadership issues at the Honolulu Emergency Services Department, leading to the stalled confirmation of its current director. The Honolulu City Council is in the process of confirming the city …

Hawaii real estate firm CEO pleads not guilty for political donations under false names

HONOLULU (Island News) — JL Capital CEO Timothy Lee pleaded not guilty to making Honolulu mayor campaign donations under false names in 2020 totaling $13,000. Lee pleaded not guilty on Tuesday to nine counts of False Name Contribution from 2020. Five of …

Legislative update: icasino dead in Indiana; mixed bag for gambling in Hawaii

Legal sports betting is moving in Hawaii, but igaming died in at least a third state last week. Late last week, there was a flurry of legislative activity across the US, resulting in yet another state killing hopes for online gaming. But there’s still …

Hawaii attorney calls release of Native American activist ‘remarkable’

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – Native American activist Leonard Peltier was released from prison Tuesday after nearly 50 years. On Jan. 20, then-President Joe Biden commuted his life sentences. Peltier is an important figure in the fight for indigenous rights …

Hawaii food programs brace for federal cuts