Remake of ‘Lilo & Stitch’ entertains while promoting Hawaii

The Hawai‘i Visitors and Convention Bureau sponsored the world premiere of Disney’s live-action “Lilo &Stitch” Saturday, ensuring that Hawaiian cultural elements were authentically incorporated into the event at the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood. The …

Hawaiian Airlines has a new no-show policy, here’s what passengers need to know

HONOLULU (Island news) — Hawaiian Airlines began enforcing a new no-show policy this week, asking passengers to let the airline know in advance that they will miss the flight and in return, they will receive full credit for the ticket. Hawaiian Airlines …

Hawaii must win to move on to Big West tourney

1/3 Swipe or click to see more JAMM AQUINO / JAQUINO@STARADVERTISER.COM Hawaii catcher Konnor Palmeira made a catch in foul territory in Friday’s game against UC San Diego at Les Murakami Stadium. 2/3 Swipe or click to see more JAMM AQUINO …

Signs of Hawaiian Life – May 18, 2025

1/3 Swipe or click to see more At a shopping mall in Lisbon, Portugal, pals Val Buenconsejo, Bernie Nii and Diane Fujii flashed shakas at a Poke House takeout restaurant. Photo by Marvin Buenconsejo. 2/3 Swipe or click to see more Aiea resident …

Airline outlook weakens as Hawaii heads into peak summer travel season

The outlook for airline seats into Hawaii softened this month with losses widening into the peak summer tourism season, exacerbating concerns that demand for leisure travel will hold amid worldwide economic uncertainty. Jeffrey Eslinger, senior director of …

On Politics: Time for Hawaii Republican Party to regroup on Kauai

STAR-ADVERTISER/ 2024 Former Gov. Linda Lingle testified at the state Capitol on March 19, 2024. To keep up with Hawaii’s Republicans, watch Kauai. It will be the spot where Hawaii’s Republicans conclude their annual state convention next week. Kauai …

My husband and I moved from Hawaii and bought a house in Italy. We’re spending less on groceries and housing in Europe.

For almost 16 years, I called the Hawaiian Islands “home.” A perpetual wanderer, I left for a summer in Alaska, a winter in Aspen, and a bike ride across Southeast Asia. But I always eventually made it back to the lush, green curvature of Hawaii…

More than 2,500 graduates participate in University of Hawaii commencement

COURTESY UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII Graduates move their tassels over during today’s ceremony. More than 2,500 University of Hawaii graduates participated in the 2025 Spring Commencement ceremonies held this morning and afternoon at the Stan Sheriff Center. …

Honolulu fire officials investigate ambulance fire

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Man arrested for negligent homicide after deadly pedestrian crash in Hawaii Island

PUNA (HawaiiNewsNow) – Hawaii County police arrested a man for operating a vehicle under the influence of an intoxicant and for negligent homicide after a deadly pedestrian crash Friday. Dallas Brooks, 30, was arrested Friday evening after he hit Maxwell …

Celebrities Vacation In Hawaii

Published May 17, 2025 12:00 PM PDT It’s no shaka shocker that Hollywood’s hottest stars love to flock to the Hawaiian Islands … but with the new ‘Lilo & Stitch’ movie days away from blowing up the box office this summer, we are …

Hawaii Island nurses hold informational picket

WAIMEA (HawaiiNewsNow) – Nurses from the Queen’s North Hawaii Community Hospital held an informational picket Saturday morning. The nearly 100 nurses from the hospital have been working without a contract since March 31, when their contract expired. The …

UC San Diego evens series with Hawaii baseball, sets up high-stakes home finale

HONOLULU — On a night that a key figure in Hawaii baseball’s conference tournament lore chose to announce his retirement from the sport, the Rainbow Warriors had a prime opportunity to clinch their spot in the Big West tournament. The narrative was set up …

Federal funding for Hawaiian Home Lands on chopping block

The state agency helping Native Hawaiians with housing needs is at risk again of a federal funding cutoff. President Donald Trump is proposing to eliminate the Native Hawaiian Housing Block Grant program as part of a rough budget plan for the next federal …

Mexican national to be sentenced for selling meth in Hawaii

A Mexican citizen will be sentenced Monday for his role in a drug trafficking organization that marketed pounds of methamphetamine, cocaine, heroin and fentanyl in Pennsylvania, California and Hawaii. Pedro Orlando Murillo- Ramos, 41, aka “Maclovio,” …

UC San Diego forces deciding game for tourney berth after beating Hawaii

1/4 Swipe or click to see more JAMM AQUINO / JAQUINO@STARADVERTISER.COM UC San Diego outfielder Alex Leopard celebrates with teammates after scoring against the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors during the fifth inning. 2/4 Swipe or click to see more …

Goodwill Industries of Hawaii to hold reuse collection event May 30

LIHUE – The next reuse collection event will be held at the Kauai Resource Center (KRC) located at 3460 Ahukini Road in Lihue from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on May 30. Subscribe today for unlimited access. Already a subscriber? Login Not ready to subscribe? …