Free2move Transforms the Hawaiian Vacation

Travelers Can Say Aloha to Seamless Mobility, With New Partnerships Established HONOLULU, HI, UNITED STATES, December 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ — Free2move, a leading provider of Mobility as a Service (MaaS) solutions, is elevating the …

Advocates, attorneys warn about how immigration crackdown impacts Hawaii

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – Immigration advocates testified at the state capitol Monday that the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown is expected to accelerate in Hawaii, with many arrested individuals having entered the country legally. The …

Hawaiian macadamia nuts recalled after potential salmonella contamination

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – American Nuts LLC has issued a voluntary recall of Hawaiian Macadamia Nut Co. Baking Nuts sold at Costco’s Hawaii Kai warehouse due to potential salmonella contamination. The recall affects 20-ounce packages of item #1840464 with …

Most arrests for violating immigration in Hawaii unwarranted, attorneys say

The majority of people arrested by federal agents for violations of U.S. immigration law in Hawaii have no criminal record despite assertions by federal officials, immigration attorneys told a state lawmaker Monday. On an average day this year, 40 to 80 …

Hawaiian group erects new carved post in New Zealand after more than three decades

WAITANGI, New Zealand (HawaiiNewsNow) – Crew members of Hawaiʻi’s Polynesian voyaging canoes and groups from Kamehameha Schools recently erected a poupou (carved post) in Aotearoa. The post is symbolic of a Hawaiian tribe and replaces a similar one put up …

New scam on the rise in Hawaii: Officials, others warn of cryptocurrency ATM fraud

With all the scams intended to separate people — especially the elderly — from their hard-earned money this holiday season, one that is on the rise is cryptocurrency ATM scams. Kealii Lopez, AARP state director, called the scams “an epidemic” during a Dec. …

Hawai‘i CC expands traditional Hawaiian place name mapping

Reading time: 2 minutesHakalau-Kamaʻeʻe falls within the moku (district) of Hilo. Hawaiʻi Community College faculty, staff and students are helping revive the traditional place names of Hawaiʻi Island through a growing series of bilingual geographic maps …

Letter: Nursing still a valued profession in Hawaii

As a kupuna who just completed successful surgery, I am grateful for the nurses, doctors, nurses aides and all medical professionals who provided my care. Since the current federal administration has determined that nursing is not a professional degree, …

Whether middle-aged blokes showering or laser cannons are your thing, Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii had you …

The RPS Advent Calendar 2025 has begun! We’re revealing one of our favourite games of the year every day, and our favourite of favourites on December 24th. Check the main Calendar post to see a full list of our choices so far. After spending game after …

Hawaii County Weather Forecast for December 09, 2025

Hilo Tonight: Mostly cloudy with scattered showers in the evening, then partly cloudy with isolated showers after midnight. Lows 59 to 68 near the shore to 48 to 54 at 4000 feet. Northwest winds up to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent. Tuesday: Mostly …

Hawaiian Electric Sues Par Hawaiʻi Claiming Faulty Fuel Ruined Turbines

Utility claims metals in fuel caused millions of dollars in damage to a Big Island power plant, and also damaged a Kauaʻi facility. Hawaiian Electric Industries Inc. is suing the operator of Hawaiʻi’s only petroleum refinery, alleging that substandard fuel …

Honolulu declares Nov. 29 “Gabriel ‘Fluffy’ Iglesias Day”

HONOLULU (KHON2) – The City and County of Honolulu officially recognized Nov. 29, 2025, as “Gabriel ‘Fluffy’ Iglesias Day,” celebrating the famous comedian’s long relationship with Hawaiʻi and his influence in entertainment. The city proclamation followed …

WATCH: Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano erupts red hot lava, knocks out remote camera

Dramatic visuals of the recent volcanic eruption in the US state of Hawaii were caught on camera. The awe-inspiring footage showed the lava spewing towards a remote video camera recording the moment. It showed the raw power of nature. Towards the end, the …

Hawaii healthcare giants in merger talks

HONOLULU (Island News) — Two health care giants are considering a merger to stop the bleeding as medical costs get out of control. Hospital conglomerate Hawaii Pacific Health and the state’s largest health insurer, Hawaii Medical Service Association, …

Why Hawaiian Electric Industries Stock Was Soaring Today

The utility was enjoying a double-digit gain, but not because of any proprietary news. Hawaiian Electric Industries (HE +5.78%) was providing plenty of financial juice to its shareholders on Monday. Following news that the utility stock is set to be …

Global OTEC secures lease at Hawaii Ocean Science and Technology Park for pre-consented next-gen ocean energy pilot

Global OTEC has signed a lease agreement with the Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawaii Authority (NELHA) HONOLULU, HI, UNITED STATES, December 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ — Global OTEC has signed a lease agreement with the Natural Energy …

Reclaiming Resilience: The future of Native Hawaiians in STEMM

Reading time: 2 minutesNative Hawaiian Center of Excellence Kauhale Medical Scholars work in lōʻī at Reppun farm in Waiāhole. This article by Native Hawaiian Center of Excellence Director at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa’s John A. Burns School of …

Kuleana – Nourishing Hawaii’s Future

Hawaii Attorney General announces new accessible crime dashboard