Remains of 6 victims found in Hawaiian helicopter crash

The remains of six of the seven people on board a helicopter that crashed off the Hawaiian island of Kauai have been recovered. The chopper went missing Thursday after taking off on a sight-seeing tour with the pilot and six passengers, including two …

Fake $100 bills made from real dollars, Hawaii experts warn

HONOLULU (KHON2) — Counterfeit cash is circulating through Hawaii, while Honolulu police data shows forgery cases are up in 2025. A local business owner who got burned and wants others to be on the lookout. Saying aloha: Siam Imports to shutter as …

Hopes for a peaceful Honolulu protest, even as tensions escalate elsewhere

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – Thousands of people may converge on the State Capitol Saturday as part of the nationwide ‘No Kings’ rally against the Trump Administration. Organizers and others are hopeful that the event will remain peaceful, even as tensions …

Kokua Line: What is Hawaiian Airline’s no-show policy?

Question: I had heard that Hawaiian Airlines has a new no-show policy but not that they cancel your return flight too. Auwe! Answer: Yes, under the policy that took effect May 15, a passenger with a nonrefundable ticket who fails to board their confirmed …

Hawaiian Airlines graduates new class of flight attendants

1/2 Swipe or click to see more JAMM AQUINO / JAQUINO@STARADVERTISER.COM A flight attendant graduation ceremony was held Thursday at the Kroc Center in Kapolei. Seventy-two flight attendants will be joining the Hawaiian Airlines team. The carrier …

Pacific fishery council asks Trump to free up Hawaii’s newest marine sanctuary

 By Pacific Island Times News Staff The Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council will ask President Donald Trump to lift fishing restrictions within Hawaii’s newest marine sanctuary, in line with his administration’s policy to recharge the …

The race begins to protect Honolulu palm trees from coconut rhinoceros beetles

If you’re at a city park in the Kakaʻako or Ala Moana areas on Oʻahu, you may see crews working on palm trees as part of a new effort to keep away the invasive coconut rhinoceros beetle. The crews will be injecting about 800 trees with an insecticide so …

Military bill neglects Hawaii’s needs, Case says

U.S. Rep. Ed Case is blasting military appropriation legislation that is moving through the House of Representatives as “shortchanging” priorities critical to Hawaii, including environmental cleanup and military infrastructure. On Wednesday, members of the …

AAA Hawaii: Gas prices drop slightly

The AAA Hawaii Weekend Gas Watch reports that gas prices dropped over the past week throughout the state and nationwide. According to the group, the average price for regular unleaded is $4.46 statewide, which is one cent less than last week. The average …

Hawaii’s school lunch 2nd in US for nutrition

With a score of 76 out of 100, Hawaii is second in the nation for having the most nutritious school meals, according to the 2025 State of School Lunch Report from ProCare Therapy. The group says that by emphasizing local food sourcing, farm-to-school …

SMS students get tropical with Hawaiian Night May 30

Published June 13. 2025 12:25AM Salisbury Middle School held a Hawaiian Night for students May 30, allowing the kids to have a night of fun as the school year comes quickly to a close. The night was held in a tropically-decked out gymnasium in the …

Hawaii Island clinics hit with $2.19M fine for unlicensed lab operations

HILO, Hawaii (Island News) — The Hawaii Department of Health slapped a $2.19 million penalty on Hilo Urgent Care Center, LLC and Kea‘au Urgent Care Center on Thursday, June 12. Both centers are accused of violating state and federal laws by running …

Hawaii’s largest private companies

The 110 largest private companies with offices in Hawaii generated more than $8 billion in combined revenue in 2024. This week’s List is part of a shift in our research methodology and philosophy in 2025, one that will emphasize more data and context …

Satellite Imagery Captures Latest Volcanic Eruption in Hawaii

Hawaii’s Kilauea Volcano erupts for 25th time since December

One of the world’s most active volcanoes, Kilauea on Hawaii’s Big Island, began spewing lava from the north vent Wednesday, the latest event in an ongoing eruption that began almost six months ago. Lava fountains reached heights of more than 330 feet and …

Successful program moves back to help the homeless in urban Honolulu

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – A program for the homeless offering services and a safe place to sleep is back where it first began in urban Honolulu. The tents filling a portion of Old Stadium Park in Mōʻiliʻili were set-up for the homeless, not by them. The …

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Adult education nonprofit pushes for partnerships in Hilo and Honolulu

HONOLULU (Island News) — The Coalition on Adult Basic Education (COABE) is visiting the islands with the intent to bolster local adult education and literacy. The nonprofit for is slated to make stops in both Honolulu and Hilo. Its tour will emphasize …

US senator from Hawaii gives emotional speech after colleague handcuffed, removed from news conference

WASHINGTON, D.C. (HawaiiNewsNow) – U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, delivered an emotional speech on the Senate floor Thursday after another senator was handcuffed and forcefully removed from a news conference. Sen. Alex Padilla, a Democrat from …