Record runners, visitors were expected for JAL Honolulu Marathon weekend

The JAL Honolulu Marathon was on track to shatter participation records over the weekend, with organizers projecting between 43,000 and 44,000 total entries across its three signature events — the marathon, the Start to Park 10K, and the Kalakaua Merrie …

Wheelchair champion eases to course record at Honolulu Marathon

American Susannah Scaroni is so dominant in wheelchair races that one pundit mused she would win at the JAL Honolulu Marathon even if she had two flat tires. Scaroni herself is much more humble than that, but she is that good. Scaroni, 33, has a gold from …

Hawaiʻi Is Reviving A Risky Play To Get Hawaiians Into Homes

Applicants to the Hawaiian Homelands waitlist are receiving leases to homes that aren’t yet built under a heavily criticized program that officials say has been revamped. Betty Ann Hurdle spent 54 years on the Hawaiian homelands waitlist before finally …

Arizona’s Tsegay Weldlibanos, Calli Hauger-Thackery capture men’s and women’s races at Honolulu Marathon

1/4 Swipe or click to see more MARCO GARCIA / SPECIAL TO STAR-ADVERTISER Runners made their way down 18th Avenue near Diamond Head during Sunday’s Honolulu Marathon. There were 28,746 registrants for the 53rd annual race. 2/4 Swipe or click to …

Honua Ola eyes new power purchase agreement with Hawaiian Electric

The president of Honua Ola Bioenergy — formerly Hu Honua Bioenergy — said there is “an agreement in principle” for a third power purchase agreement for Honua Ola to sell electricity for Big Island consumers to Hawaiian Electric Co. The president of Honua …

Hawaiian Airlines To Officially Join oneworld In April 2026

Hawaiian Airlines will officially join the oneworld alliance on April 22, 2026, as JonNYC announced in an X post. As the airline continues to operate under its own brand identity post-merger, the new alliance membership will be a major boost to customer …

Hawaii slips from ‘Top 10’ in women’s, children’s health

The state of Hawaii has slipped from its top 10 ranking in an annual report that evaluates the health of women and children across the U.S. The United Health Foundation ranked Hawaii No. 12 this year in its “2025 Health of Women and Children Report,” down …

Hawaiian Airlines oneworld Joining Date Expected For April 22, 2026

We’ve previously covered the merger between Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian, however, Hawaiian finally joining the oneworld alliance is still a process in the making – but there is good news! Hawaiian is reportedly joining oneworld in Spring 2026, and now the …

Hawaiian music artist Kevin Perry to perform at December Hawaiian Music Series, Dec. 18

Kevin Perry The Lahaina Restoration Foundation announce the next concert of its Hawaiian Music Series, featuring Hawaiian vocalist Kevin Perry. This free, family-friendly event will take place on Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025 – a week earlier than usual due to …

Pono Hawaiian Grill celebrates grand opening, dedicating Hagatna location to Mom’s memory

On Saturday, a popular local restaurant celebrated a milestone, taking the Pono Hawaiian Grill Guam brand from food truck to brick and mortar in Hagåtña. Amid the hustle and bustle of their grand opening, Pono Hawaiian Grill Guam owners Bert Javier and …

Photo Essay: Resilience, Unity and Perseverance 51st Honolulu Pride Parade

Honolulu, HI (96822) Today Showers and thundershowers likely. High 79F. Winds SW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 100%.. Tonight Periods of rain. Low 72F. Winds SW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 70%. Rainfall around a quarter of an inch. Updated: December 14 …

Off the news: Avian flu continues course through Hawaii

It’s been just over a year since H5N1, the deadly avian flu, was first detected in Hawaii — at Susie’s Duck Sanctuary in Wahiawa, resulting in the death or euthanization of more than 70 ducks and geese there. Now caution is being raised again, with a third …

How Hawaii players fared in the NFL

ROBERT DEUTSCH-IMAGN IMAGES Dec 14, 2025; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Washington Commanders quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) runs with the ball during the first quarter against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium. University of Hawaii >> Jonah …

Pono Hawaiian Grill food truck expands with Hagatna restaurant

Their sign, their slogan, their mission statement says it all: “Hafa Adai yan Aloha”. Pono Hawaiian Grill’s beautiful blending of Pacific cultures rooted in family, food and love. And at the opening of their new downtown restaurant, that’ …

Hawaii Telescope Captured Earliest Spectrum of 3I/ATLAS 12.5 Hours After Discovery

Imagine a piece of debris, ejected violently from a star system light-years away, now hurtling through our own cosmic neighbourhood. It is not just a rock; it is a message in a bottle from an alien planetary birth — a tangible piece of evidence that could …

Runners unwind at finisher’s village after completing Honolulu Marathon

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – After completing the rain-soaked 26.5 miles of the 2025 JAL Honolulu Marathon, marathoners got their finisher shirts, medals, certificates, and a malasada. From elite runners to keiki and kupuna, finishers of the marathon …

Honolulu Marathon sees local and international champions crowned

HONOLULU (Island News) – The 53rd Honolulu Marathon attracted 32,034 participants who started their journey from Ala Moana, braving early rain before conditions improved. “Everyone’s goal is essentially the same, to do the best they can,” said Dr. Jim …

HOKU PAC launches to advance Hawaii leaders who champion equality

A nonpartisan political action committee was launched Saturday dedicated to empowering mahu and LGBTQIA+ candidates and their allies who seek county and state offices in Hawaii. “The elections of November and December 2025 made one thing clear: Voters want …

Rain soaked 2025 Honolulu Marathon produces pair of first-time winners