E I Electrical Inc. Announces Special Discount on Generators Amid Ongoing Power Shutoffs in Honolulu

E I Electrical Inc. offers $250 off generator installations to help residents across Honolulu and the Hawaiian Islands manage power outages. HONOLULU, HI, UNITED STATES, February 26, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ — E I Electrical Inc., a trusted …

‘Hawaii of the East’ island is the perfect alternative to Bali and Thailand

Sunset over Vietnam’s Phu-Quoc-Island ( Image: Getty) While Thailand and Bali are undoubtedly stunning, they’re grappling with the double whammy of overtourism and escalating costs. However, the Vietnamese island of Phú Quôc, nestled in the Gulf …

Schoolmate arrested in girl’s 1977 killing returning to Hawaii to face murder charge

New DNA technology allows investigator better chance at solving decades old cold cases New DNA technology allows investigator better chance at solving decades old cold cases 02:47 A 66-year-old suspect in the 1977 slaying of a Hawaii teenager agreed on …

Hawaiian Homes Commission Greenlights New Hilo Power Plant

Native Hawaiian homesteaders nearby say they are already bearing the brunt of Hilo’s garbage, sewage, oil refining and airport facilities. The commission that oversees Hawaiian homelands granted preliminary approval to a new power plant in Hilo that could …

Specialty Foods Update: Get Ready For More Hawaiian Items, Instant Matzoh Balls

  When the sharp minds and discerning palates of the Specialty Food Association get together each year, they’re not just sampling new salsas. The group’s Trendspotter Panel evaluated thousands of new products and flavors based on the analysis of last month …

FilmFreude Honolulu is back!

FilmFreude Honolulu is back for its 2nd edition! After our 2024 debut, Hawai‘i’s German Language Film Festival returns with a bold lineup of new German & Austrian cinema, an new exciting short film contest exploring the Theme: Doppelgänger, and a cool …

Scientists film incredible footage of Hawaiian volcano erupting

The Big Island is home to one of the most lively volcanoes on Earth. And you can see why. Hawaii’s youngest and most active volcano, Kilauea, has been erupting lava for decades, adding hundreds of acres to the island since 1983. A recent eruption …

Head of Honolulu Museum of Art to step down after 5 years at the helm

After five years of leading the Honolulu Museum of Art, Halona Norton-Westbrook announced Tuesday that she will step down as director and CEO on May 16. She took the helm of Hawaiʻi’s renowned art museum during the COVID-19 pandemic. “I’m sad to be …

Lifeline considered for Hawaii nonprofits

Hawaii lawmakers are considering a contingency plan to help fund nonprofit organization operations facing federal funding cuts. A state Senate committee recently reprogrammed a blank bill related to the state budget to provide one-time grants for …

New South Kohala Fire Engine Given Hawaiian Name: ʻAuwaiakeakua

(BIVN) – The new Hawaiʻi County fire engine at Station 14 in South Kohala has been given the Hawaiian name of ʻAuwaiakeakua.  Earlier this month, a naming ceremony was held for the fire engine, which was donated by the Daniel R. Sayre Memorial Foundation.  …

How Hollywood ruined Gene Hackman’s first marriage: Loyal bank clerk supported bid for stardom that made the actor ‘…

Gene Hackman – who along with wife was found dead in his Santa Fe home this week – was married twice in his life. The Hollywood legend, 95, had been with Betsy Arakawa, 64 – more than 30 years his junior – since 1991. And the late star, perhaps best known …

UC Riverside faces Hawaii following Duchemin’s 20-point game

Hawaii Rainbow Wahine (20-6, 14-2 Big West) at UC Riverside Highlanders (13-14, 9-8 Big West) Riverside, California; Thursday, 9 p.m. EST × Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings. kAmq~ …

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Windward CC showcases Hawaiian language excellence

Reading time: 2 minutesDivision 3 contestant speech Windward Community College hosted more than 60 haumāna (students) from across the Koʻolau region for Nā Leo Hiehie o ke Koʻolau, a hoʻopaʻanaʻau (memorization) competition highlighting fluency in ʻōlelo …

State confirms 2nd travel-related dengue virus case in Hawaii for 2025

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – The Hawaii Department of Health (DOH) has identified a new travel-related dengue virus case on Oahu. This is the second case reported in Hawaii so far this year. State officials said the affected traveler was exposed in a country …

Hawaii lawmakers prepare to replenish lost federal funds

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – The layoffs of nearly 150 fire survivors on Maui may just be the beginning of the end of federal funding for scores of Hawaii nonprofits. Now lawmakers are laying the groundwork to protect the state safety net. Because the state …

Suspect in 1977 murder of McKinley High student will be extradited to Hawaii

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – A man arrested in Utah, accused of killing his McKinley High schoolmate nearly 48 years ago will face a murder charge on Oahu. Gideon Castro, 66, waived the right to challenge his extradition during a hearing Wednesday in Salt …

Helping feed Hawaii’s Hungry: State and city launch 2025 food drives

HONOLULU, Hawaii (Island News) — The State of Hawaii and the City and County of Honolulu is fighting food insecurity in the islands, with its 2025 Employee Food Drives. They have a goal to provide 515,000 meals to Hawaii’s families and residents in …

Hawaii Food Bank spreads $1M donation from Airbnb as food insecurity rises

HONOLULU (Island News) — If this year seems harder than most to stay ahead financially, you are not alone. ”People are just getting squeezed and faced with these impossible choices,” said Hawaii Food Bank CEO Amy Miller. “Can you afford to put …