Letter: Too few public pluses in Hawaiian-Alaska merger

In 2024, Hawaii’s four mayors signed an open letter in gushing praise of the Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines merger. The merger, as it turns out, was not a mea aloha to Hawaii, but a means to acquire Hawaiian’s international expertise and 787 …

Food Insecurity Forum focuses on current and future needs in Hawaii

A forum on food insecurity took place this afternoon at St. Andrew’s Cathedral’s Davies Hall. The discussion centered on potential federal budget cuts and their concerning impact on access to food for everyday citizens. HONOLULU (Island News) — …

Hawaii’s governor signs legislation to bolster judiciary

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – Hawaii’s governor signed new legislation in support of the state judiciary into law Thursday. The governor’s office said that the bills fund the judiciary for the next two years and ensure it has the resources to fulfill its …

Hawaii’s black coral: Protected, studied and still revealing its secrets

Submarine technology has led to discoveries of new species of black coral, Leiopathes glaberrima, off the coast of Hawaii. Using radiocarbon dating, scientists estimate the new species to be 4,265 years old and regarded it as among the longest living …

Alaska Air Group-Owned Hawaiian Airlines Dealing With ‘Cybersecurity Event’

Kevin Carter / Getty Images Alaska Air Group completed its $1.9 billion purchase of Hawaiian Airlines in September 2024. Alaska Air Group-owned Hawaiian Airlines explained that it is still dealing with a cyberattack that hit some of its IT systems. The …

The 15 Best Hotels in Hawaii in 2025

Island: Maui | Price: $$ One of the most recommended activities in all of Maui is exploring the Road to Hāna, a 64.4-mile winding, scenic drive connecting Kahului to Hāna. While most visitors travel to Hāna from more bustling areas of the island, at Hana- …

Hawaii senior scammed out of $58k from ‘sweepstakes win’

HONOLULU (Island News) — A local kupuna lost more than $58,000 after he fell for a sweepstakes scam. Honolulu Police Department (HPD) reported that the scam involving an 84-year-old man took place sometime in the first half of the year (between Jan. 13 …

Bank of Hawaii Series A: Cyclicality Risk Remains But Strong Long-Term Upside Potential

Bank of Hawaii Corporation 4.375% DEP PFD A is heavily discounted and possesses a healthy dividend. The bank is quite solid for a regional, presenting exposure to high FICO score consumer loans and a performing commercial debt portfolio. NII margins have …

Hawaiian father-son duo recall opening their pizza shop

Chad Machado and his son, Xavier, live in Kekaha — a small town on Hawaii’s western island of Kaua’i. Xavier never took to school, but had been obsessed with cooking from a young age. So when Chad lost his job during the Covid-19 pandemic, they …

Hawaiian Airlines hit by cybersecurity event

Hawaiian Airlines said on Thursday that a cybersecurity event disrupted some of its IT systems, but its flights continue to operate safely and on schedule. The airline did not give details about the nature of the incident but confirmed that it had taken …

Hawaii’s largest breweries

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Hawaiian Airlines reports cybersecurity breach; no flight disruptions

Japanese movie studio lists Honolulu property for possible high-rise development

Hawaii Island police, federal agents arrest man for multiple drug offenses, meth lab

Office of Hawaiian Affairs Withdraws Maunakea Litigation

HONOLULU, HI — The Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) Board of Trustees today approved the immediate withdrawal of its two longstanding lawsuits concerning Maunakea, marking a pivotal shift towards collaborative stewardship and cultural preservation of the …

Filipinos in Hawaii urged to get US citizenship amid ICE crackdown

HAWAII — It used to “not matter” that much, but thousands of eligible Filipinos in this state should settle their citizenship as soon as possible, a Fil-Am community leader said here amid the Trump administration’s crackdown on illegal immigration. However …

Honolulu officials continue efforts to slow traffic near schools

The City and County of Honolulu is moving along with its plans to install speed limit signs, raised crosswalks and speed humps to slow drivers near schools. In November the Honolulu City Council passed a law to reduce the speed limit near Oʻahu schools …

75-year-old Hawaiian brand to debut with Denny Hamlin at EchoPark Speedway

Denny Hamlin and the No. 11 team will have King’s Hawaiian on board for this coming weekend’s NASCAR Cup Series race at Echopark Speedway, formerly known as Atlanta Motor Speedway. It will mark the company’s first time as the driver’s primary sponsor. …