Cruising Through Hawaii—In An Untraditional Way

Uncruise takes travelers to the parts of Hawaii that are under the radar. Uncruise Most people experience Hawaii by land or, when by sea, aboard a mega cruise ship that sails from port to port, rarely veering off the set itinerary. But for those looking …

Hawaiian Airlines helps buffer Alaska’s $166M loss

Alaska Air Group posted weaker-than-expected first-quarter earnings Wednesday due to negative impacts of macroeconomic factors on air travel demand. However, the parent of Alaska and Hawaiian airlines said the results reflect strong initial progress on the …

It’s getting harder and more expensive to replace Hawaii’s aging fire truck fleets

HONOLULU (Island News) — Fire trucks are critical for keeping communities safe, but at Hawaii stations and around the country, getting these trucks now take a lot longer and comes with a much higher price tag. Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, the big …

How Honolulu first responders keep 911 running when disaster strikes

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – In the face of a devastating natural disaster, the elements can potentially impact our ability to communicate. One of the most important communication methods during an emergency is the 911 dispatch system. With the Central …

Olympic gold medalist celebrates love of reading with Hawaii elementary students

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – Elementary school students got a special visit from an Olympic gold medalist Wednesday to celebrate their love of reading. Figure skater and author Kristi Yamaguchi visited Puuhale Elementary as a part of her Always Dream …

With Paramedics Spread Thin, Honolulu Dusts Off A Possible Solution

For years, understaffing and complaints of burnout at the city’s ambulance service have prompted discussion about merging it with the fire department. Honolulu’s paramedics and emergency medical technicians are burned out from working so much overtime in …

Hawaii auto sales fall amid economic uncertainty

JAMM AQUINO / JAQUINO@STARADVERTISER.COM Mostafa “Mo” Saad, president and CEO of Autozilla Car Buying Center, walked between vehicles for sale at the company’s show lot on Wednesday in Honolulu. Saad, who has owned Autozilla for eight years, says used …

First Hawaiian, Inc. (NASDAQ:FHB) Q1 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

First Hawaiian, Inc. (NASDAQ:FHB) Q1 2025 Earnings Call Transcript April 23, 2025 First Hawaiian, Inc. beats earnings expectations. Reported EPS is $0.47, expectations were $0.46. Operator: Thank you for standing by. And welcome to the First Hawaiian Bank …

Cazimero calls power of Pele ‘one of the most important parts’ of Hawaiian culture

HILO (HawaiiNewsNow) – Ahead of this year’s Merrie Monarch Festival, Kilauea gave spectators a dazzling show. Robert Cazimero, haku mele (composer) and kumu hula, said that to him, Pele represents “one of the most important parts about our culture.” In …

Hawaiian goslings hatch at Slimbridge wetland centre

The centre announced the arrival of the nēnē goslings this spring in their Mission Possible exhibit. The nēnē pair, new to the centre’s exhibit, are living in a Hawaiian-themed habitat. Phoebe Vaughan, deputy living collections manager, said: “It …

Off the news: Hawaii businesses feel the tariff sting

Hawaii-based businesses are feeling the effects of President Donald Trump’s efforts, the Chamber of Commerce Hawaii reports — especially tariffs: 97% have been either “moderately” (27%) or “significantly” (70%) affected. Almost 9 in 10 say tariffs have …

Hundreds turn out for Hawaii Community College Day

Nearly 400 students, community members and families gathered at Hawaii Community College’s Manono campus on Saturday, April 12, to celebrate the college’s Hawaii Community College Day — an annual event designed to spotlight academic programs, technical …

German teens imprisoned and kicked out of Hawaii prompts fears among foreign nationals

The detention and expulsion of German teenagers from Hawaii has raised concerns over the impact of stricter immigration controls on the state’s tourism industry. HONOLULU (Island News) — After German teens trying to visit Hawaii were imprisoned and …

Is Dillon Gabriel Hawaiian? Everything To Know About the NFL Draft’s QB’s Nationality and Ethnicity

The NFL Combine makes (and sometimes crushes) dreams. But there’s one name that’s been buzzing around the water cooler: Dillon Gabriel. Yeah, the former Oregon QB showed off his skills for the scouts, and let me tell you, the guy’s got an arm. But this isn …

Man allegedly had meth-laced pills on Hawaii flight to Guam

A man arriving in Guam from Hawaii was stopped by Customs and Quarantine officers after pills in his possession tested positive for methamphetamine. Mark Edwin Cacho Ocampo is charged with importation of a schedule II controlled substance as a first-degree …

Just Poké Forges Partnership with Wow Wow Hawaiian Lemonade

Just Poké, the award-winning, delicious, healthy, and sustainable PNW poké chain, announced today an exciting partnership with Wow Wow Hawaiian Lemonade, introducing their signature fresh-pressed lemonade, craft acai bowls, and superfood smoothies to the …

Hawaii fire truck prices surge amid four-year delivery delays

German teens detained in Hawaii creates tourism concerns

German teens denied at Honolulu airport after trying to enter under false pretenses, officials say

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – The story of two German teens detained earlier this month at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport in Honolulu continues to make international headlines. The teens told German newspaper Ostsee-Zeitung that they planned to …