Qantas and Hawaiian say ‘Aloha!’ as carriers launch loyalty scheme partnership

Australian national carrier Qantas has announced a commercial frequent flyer tie-up with US carrier Hawaiian Airlines. Under the terms of the new agreement, Qantas frequent flyer program (FFP) members will be able to use their accumulated Qantas points to …

Hawaii delegation pushes Navy for information on Kaula training plan

1/2 Swipe or click to see more NEW YORK TIMES Brian Schatz: The U.S. senator is pushing for the Navy to be more specific about its proposal to increase military training on Kaula, which it uses for target practice 2/2 Swipe or click to see more …

Pride Month kicks off at Hawaii State Capitol, ceremony scheduled for Monday

HONOLULU (Island News) — Taking a stand, dozens of people braved rainy weather for a rally and protest Sunday outside the Hawaii State Capitol to kick off Pride Month Sunday – The official theme is “Act up! Speak out! Silence = Death!”  It’s …

Vehicular tinting laws in Hawaii just got an update. Here’s what’s changing

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – Hawaii’s tinting laws just got a significant update for the first time in decades. Vehicular tinting rules were first enacted in the state in 1983. Since then, they’ve largely been untouched. However, there were inconsistencies …

Honolulu Sewer Rates Are Likely To Go Up — A Lot

Additional upgrades are needed to prevent contaminated wastewater from being discharged into the ocean. Honolulu’s sewage spills have plummeted in the last two decades thanks to extensive federally mandated upgrades, including fixing hundreds of miles of …

Honolulu Police Can’t Spend Entire Budget Because It Can’t Fill Positions

The City Council will consider a resolution aimed at reducing vacancies and encouraging more hires and fewer retirements. The Honolulu Police Department’s difficulties in hiring officers causes it to send tens of millions of dollars budgeted for salaries …

Hawaii’s rural nonprofits stay afloat amid federal funding insecurity

A Kauai and a Hana-based nonprofit are using grants from Newman’s Own Foundation to promote indigenous food justice by keeping Hawaiian youth connected to the traditions, regenerative farming techniques and culture of their communities. Given the federal …

​​Hawaiian Tropic launches two new sun care essentials ahead of peak summer season

Hawaiian Tropic, the skin-loving sun care brand that’s part of the Edgewell Personal Care portfolio, has launched two new products – the Glowing Protection Face Cream SPF 50 and the Hydrating After Sun Skin Nourishing Oil. The UK sun care market is worth £ …

WATCH: Honolulu Police Department Under Fire For Arresting Sober Drivers As DUI

Sobriety checkpoints are meant to keep roads safe, but a growing number of lawsuits suggest they may also be sweeping up drivers who never should have been stopped, let alone arrested. Now, a new lawsuit claims the Honolulu Police Department (HPD) is using …

Hawaii, BYU, Boston College, Florida State kickoff times announced

Stanford football’s kickoff times for four upcoming games have been set: at Hawaii (August 23) is at 4:30 PM PT on CBS, at BYU (September 6) is at 7:15 PM PT on ESPN, vs. Boston College (September 13) is at 7:30 PM PT on ACC Network, and vs. Florida …

Levet, Hanschke win 20th Ironman 70.3 Hawaii

WAIMEA — Some of the top triathletes from across the globe gathered in West Hawaii last Saturday to compete in the 20th annual Ironman 70.3 Hawaii — also known as a half Ironman — and the competitors showed out strong. Subscribe today for unlimited access. …

Lilo & Stitch brings Hawaii to Rosebank cinema

Mommy influencers, celebrities, and the public enjoyed the Lilo & Stitch screening at Rosebank’s Ster Kinekor cinema on May 21. Read more: The Kruger Station brings you SA’s first commercial 360-degree cinema The live-action reimagining of Disney’s …

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Emalia Dalire wins Miss Hawaii 2025, heads to Miss America

HONOLULU (Island News) – Emalia Dalire has been crowned Miss Hawaii 2025 at this historic Hawaii Theater, winning the title with both style and poise! Dalire, formerly Miss Kaneohe, will now represent Hawaii on a national stage at the Miss America …

Hawaii bon dance schedule 2025: Oahu, Big Isle, Kauai and Maui

Below is the list of bon dances across Hawaii courtesy of Derek Iwata of Hawaii’s Plantation Village. All dates and times are subject to change. OAHU • Saturday, June 7: Hawaii’s Plantation Village, 4 – 10 p.m. • Friday, June 13: Pan-Pacific Festival, 7 – …

Qantas Frequent Flyers reward seats with Hawaiian Airlines

Qantas Frequent Flyers will be able to use their Qantas Points to book new reward seats with Hawaiian Airlines from Thursday, marking the start of the strategic airline partnership announced by the two national carriers in January. As part of the agreement …

Mid-Pacific’s Dunn Muramaru lauded for 5-decade career in Hawaii high school baseball

HONOLULU — Dunn Muramaru got it right the third time. With diamond dignitaries on either side of him on the dais at the American Baseball Coaches Association, the Mid-Pacific Institute baseball coach stood up and guided the crowd of about 10,000 at …

Kaneohe’s Emalia Dalire crowned Miss Hawaii 2025

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – Under the lights of the Hawaii Theatre stage, a new Miss Hawaii was crowned Saturday night. Emalia Dalire, the former Miss Kaneohe, won the crown and will go on to represent Hawaii at the Miss America competition in September in …

Statewide Hawaii high school surfing closer to reality with Green’s signing of funding bill

Hawaii took a large step toward making statewide high school surfing a reality with Gov. Josh Green’s signing of a funding bill for the sport on Friday. Surfing has existed as a sanctioned sport on only one island, Maui, for the last decade, but House Bill …