What I Learned About Electricity Rates From The 2025 Hawaii Energy Conference

As noted previously, Pakistan should move ahead with the deployment of smart meters which can reduce operating costs for utilities and enable the provision of time-varying rates (TVRs), which can help customers lower their energy bills. The state of Hawaii …

New Hawaii law to provide free lunch for needy public school students

Thousands of public school students from low-income families will get free school lunches over the next two school years, while new rules also will go into effect designed to reduce cancellations of school bus routes that occurred in each of the past two …

Overnight utility work to impact traffic in Downtown Honolulu through mid-December

HONOLULU, Hawaii (Island News) — Overnight traffic in Downtown Honolulu will be impacted, as Hawaiian Electric crews work to repair the road on Nimitz Highway through mid-December. Hawaiian Electric plans to repair and re-slab a manhole at the …

Report: Two Hawaii beaches among most polluted in the country

HONOLULU (KHON2) — Two Hawaii beaches are among the most polluted in the country, and 13 more have unsafe bacteria levels more often than not, according to an annual report by the Surfrider Foundation, who wants beachgoers to be aware of what they’re …

Hawaii island rural community breaks ground for much-anticipated playcourt

1/4 Swipe or click to see more COURTESY HAWAII COUNTY A rendering shows the indoor space, which will house a full-size basketball court along with a multiuse area for volleyball, pickleball and more. 2/4 Swipe or click to see more COURTESY HAWAII …

Hawaii Island man found guilty of sexually assaulting minor

KAILUA-KONA (HawaiiNewsNow) – A Hawaii Island man was found guilty of sexually assaulting a minor. John Lee Franks, 47, was arrested over two years ago and charged in relation to incidents that occurred between November 2021 and February 2022. Franks …

Hawaii Job Corps Center closing leaves many youth devastated

The U.S. Department of Labor announced it will pause most Job Corps centers nationwide, including those on Oahu and Maui. Thousands of youth have benefited from the Hawaii Job Corps Center, many of whom come from challenging backgrounds. WAIMANALO, Hawaii …

Hawaii alum Igiede makes USA team for Volleyball National League

JAMM AQUINO / JAQUINO@STARADVERTISER.COM Hawaii middle blocker Amber Igiede puts down a kill against CSU Bakersfield middle blocker Sophia Bertotti Metoyer (5) and outside hitter Samia Bhakta (16) on Sept. 22, 2023. Former Hawaii Rainbow Wahine …

South Hawaii man found guilty of sexual assaulting a minor

KONA, Hawaii (Island News) — An man on the Big Island was found guilty of sexually assaulting a minor on Thursday following a bench trial. John Lee Franks, a 47-year-old Ocean View man, was found guilty of continuous sexual assault of a minor under the …

Hawaii County Weather Forecast for May 31, 2025

Hilo Tonight: Mostly cloudy with numerous showers. Lows 63 to 69 near the shore to 51 to 57 at 4000 feet. North winds up to 15 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent. Saturday: Partly sunny. Scattered showers in the morning, then isolated showers in the afternoon. …

Job Corps shutdown impacts Hawaii’s vulnerable youth

The U.S. Department of Labor announced it will pause most Job Corps centers nationwide, including those on Oahu and Maui. Thousands of youth have benefited from the Hawaii Job Corps Center, many of whom come from challenging backgrounds.

Governor signs law stripping Hawaii Tourism Authority board’s power. What happens now?

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – It’s official. The Hawaii Tourism Authority board has been stripped of power over tourism policy and management. Gov. Josh Green signed Senate Bill 1571 into law Thursday, but exactly how the new structure will operate is unclear …

Message in a bottle found nearly 7 years after leaving Hawaii shoreline

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – Nearly seven years ago, a young teenager on Oahu and her brother tossed a sealed bottle into the ocean with a simple message on it. She forgot all about it until this week, when it was found thousands of miles away. “I got like a …

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Gov. Green signs bills to boost education in Hawaii

There’s plenty for travelers to consider as the relationship between Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines evolves

Hawaiian Airlines and Alaska Airlines are continuing to work on combining operations. (Larry MacDougal via AP on left, Bill Roth / ADN on right) Last week, I had the chance to visit with several groups of travelers from around Southcentral Alaska to …

King’s Hawaiian Is Releasing a First-Of-Its-Kind Roll

King’s Hawaiian/AllrecipesAs Disney’s new live action “Lilo & Stitch” movie is smashing box office records, it has many of us reminiscing about the “Hawaiian Roller Coaster Ride” we all took when the original animated movie was released in 2002 …

Fairmont Orchid: A Lush 32-Acre Retreat On Hawaii’s Kohala Coast

Fairmont Orchid resort on Hawaii’s Kohala Coast Courtesy of Fairmont Orchid / Trevor Clark With recently refreshed guest rooms, several oceanfront dining destinations, and countless watersports on gorgeous Pauoa Bay — plus 32 stunning acres of lush …

HA Flight 466 to Honolulu delayed to Friday afternoon

Thursday night’s Hawaiian Airlines flight to Honolulu did not depart because of what travelers were told was a maintenance issue. According to two passengers who spoke with KHJ News passengers started boarding after 10:30 last night. However around 2 am …