On Hawaii Island, Kohanaiki Defines New Era Of Escapist Golf Luxury

The par-3 16th hole at Kohanaiki, one of six holes that plays near the ocean at the private club community just outside Kona on the Big Island. Kohanaiki The recent sale of a home at Kohanaiki for $23 million — the highest ever recorded in the Big Island …

SteelGenix and Hawaiian Council Deliver 34 Sustainable Homes, Renewing Hope in Post-Fire Lahaina

SteelGenix delivers 34 sustainable homes in post-fire Lahaina, Hawaii, establishing a replicable model for disaster, affordable, and workforce housing. LAHAINA, HI, UNITED STATES, December 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ — In the months since the …

Runners, spectators, volunteers brave wet weather at Honolulu Marathon

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – More than 32,000 marathon runners crossed the finish line Sunday during the 2025 Honolulu Marathon, with early morning showers covering the course in puddles. The 26.2-mile marathon began at Ala Moana Beach Park at 5 a.m., taking …

Denby Fawcett: County Mayors Want More Money For Honolulu Rail System

The four mayors agreed last week to seek a tax extension from the Legislature not only to pay for the rail but neighbor island transportation needs as well. Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi says he and the other county mayors will ask the Legislature to …

Historic bar in Honolulu to shut down

Smith’s Union Bar, a Chinatown institution and Hono­lulu’s oldest continually operating bar, will be closing its doors after its landlord apparently decided not to renew its lease. Established in 1934 on Hotel Street, the bar has endured decades and was …

Army non-commissioned officer convicted of domestic abuse during trial in Hawaii

WHEELER ARMY AIRFIELD, HAWAII, UNITED STATES 12.16.2025 Army non-commissioned officer convicted of domestic abuse during trial in Hawaii Your browser does not support the audio element. WHEELER ARMY AIRFIELD, Hawaii – A non-commissioned officer was …

Hawaii’s minimum wage increases to $16 per hour in 2026

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – Hawaii’s statewide minimum wage rate will increase to $16 per hour effective Jan. 1, 2026. This marks the third step in a series of scheduled increases, culminating in a final rate of $18 per hour on Jan. 1, 2028. In addition, …

Hawaiian Homelands Could Get More Money Out Of ʻEwa Land Swap Deal

The proposed commercial center on donated West Oʻahu land has run into significant opposition this year. But the proposal has evolved and a vote Tuesday will decide its fate. The commission in charge of developing Hawaiian homelands is set to vote Tuesday …

Walmart Has a $5 Copycat of the King’s Hawaiian Rolls That Sold Out in Minutes

In the world of bread rolls, we all have our favorites, from classic dinner rolls to buttery cloverleaf creations. But the one we hold nearest and dearest to our hearts? Hawaiian rolls. The impossibly fluffy, plushy buns with an ever-so-sweet bite make the …

Domestic violence charges dropped against veteran after proving he was in Hawaii

Prosecutors have dropped domestic battery and witness tampering charges against a disabled veteran after determining he could not have committed the alleged crime because he was thousands of miles away in Hawaii at the time. DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – …

Influenza cases and 911 calls surging in Hawaii, DOH says

The Hawaii Department of Health is seeing a surge in influenza cases, along with flu-related 911 calls and emergency department visits statewide. “We’re seeing an increase in (Emergency Medical Serv­ices) calls and responses to 911 for respiratory-related …

Hawaii County Weather Forecast for December 16, 2025

Hilo Rest Of Tonight: Cloudy with scattered showers. Haze. Lows 61 to 71 near the shore to 52 to 58 at 4000 feet. South winds up to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent. Tuesday: Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers in the morning, then isolated showers in the …

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Mauna Lani Boasts Hawaii Island’s Most Expansive Golf Experience

The par-3 15th hole at Mauna Lani’s South Course is one of the most photographed and memorable holes in the Hawaiian islands. Mauna Lani Auberge Collection Mauna Lani is the most expansive golf resort on the Big Island of Hawaii and yet the property’s …

Honolulu airport upgrades land in time for holiday travel rush

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – State leaders are rolling out holiday travel upgrades at Honolulu’s Daniel K. Inouye International Airport. Officials held a blessing, Monday, for the new Waialua Bar and Café in Terminal 1. “Next year, by mid-year, you’ll see …

Hawaii-based company in national spotlight for cookie deliveries

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – A Hawaii-based company was in the national spotlight this weekend for its sweet service. The Maui Cookie Lady was featured on Good Morning America as part of a segment highlighting the best holiday cookies to order online. The …

Honolulu Marathon runners begin recovery after soggy race

Hawaii Island mayor orders flags flown at half staff in honor of fire chief

Dwayne Johnson On Life-Changing ‘Smashing Machine’, Final ‘Jumanji’, Live-Action ‘Moana’ And Hawaiian Mob Movie With Leo …

Dwayne Johnson is up for his first Golden Globe as Best Actor in a Drama for his real-life portrayal of MMA fighter Mark Kerr in The Smashing Machine, a movie that brought him a 15-minute standing ovation when it premiered in Venice and has, as he says, “ …