Kokua Line: What will new TSA screening be at Honolulu airport?

Question: Starting in February, the Transportation Security Administration says it will let airline passengers who don’t have acceptable ID pay $45 to use a “modernized alternative identity verification system” to confirm their identity so they can get on …

Hawaiian, Alaska airlines to use locally made biofuel

Hawaiian Airlines and Alaska Airlines expect to begin running some of their planes partly on biofuel produced in Hawaii early next year. The sister airlines owned by Alaska Air Group also plan to invest in a joint venture between several companies …

Hawaii County Weather Forecast for December 17, 2025

Hilo Rest Of Tonight: Partly cloudy with scattered showers. Lows 60 to 70 near the shore to 50 to 57 at 4000 feet. Southwest winds up to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent. Wednesday: Sunny. Scattered showers in the morning. Highs around 83 near the shore …

Tech View: Group says agroforestry ideal for urban Hawaii

COURTESY PHOTO Paul Arinaga As Hawaii faces the converging crises of food insecurity, climate change and biodiversity loss, a small nonprofit is planting big solutions. Focusing on backyards, schoolyards and neighborhood parks, Grow Good Hawaii is …

‘He’s a great young man’: PHS senior Jy Moore to play in Hawaii Tiki Bowl

PETAL, Miss. (WDAM) – The Petal High School football stadium is a long way from the beaches of Hawaii, but PHS senior Jy Moore will be on a plane Wednesday headed to Honolulu. “It’s more than just football,” Moore said. “It’s a trip too, so you get to have …

Young Marines from Lenawee County honor Pearl Harbor in Hawaii

Dec. 17, 2025, 4:50 a.m. ET The Lenawee County Young Marines recently participated in the eighty-fourth anniversary remembrance ceremonies of Pearl Harbor in Hawaii, according to a community announcement. The unit, based in Adrian, was one of twenty-four …

Holiday ‘Yes’ to Hawaii ‘I Do’: Kona Wedding Officiant Guides Newly Engaged Couples from Proposal to Beachfront Vows

KAILUA-KONA, HI, UNITED STATES, December 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ — In the weeks following a holiday engagement, the profound joy of commitment can be quickly overshadowed by the logistics of planning. Kona Wedding Officiant, a trusted collective of …

Organizers of the Honolulu Marathon are still on a runner’s high after this weekend’s events

The challenge of this weekend’s stormy weather may have been more stressful for the organizers of the 53rd Honolulu Marathon than the runners. The Conversation caught up with the marathon association’s president Jim Barahal. He was able to exhale after …

After 91 years, Hawaii’s oldest bar is closing

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – Hawaii’s oldest bar, which sits on property owned by a prominent Chinatown landlord, is likely to close soon. Smith’s Union Bar on N. Hotel Street was established in 1934 after the end of prohibition. The bar has seen decades of …

Honolulu accolades give Ejore hope of a strong 2026 season

Susan Ejore/ HANDOUT After recording the fourth-fastest road mile time by a Kenyan woman, 2024 Olympian Susan Ejore will be hoping to use that breakthrough for a strong and consistent 2026 campaign across both track and road. Over the weekend, Ejore …

What Makes Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii so Badass: A Closer Look at The Coffee…

For over 35 years, Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii has been more than a coffee brand; it’s a movement. Every cup delivers not just rich Hawaiian flavor but a spark of energy, confidence, and adventure. From the legendary Kona donkeys that inspired the iconic …

Updates land at Honolulu airport ahead of peak travel season

A few changes have landed at the Honolulu Airport, including increased transportation, food options, and updates to the airport’s website. Ed Sniffen, the director of the state Department of Transportation, says the changes are part of a larger effort to …

Hawaii’s World War II soldiers inspires documentary on 100th Infantry Battalion

EUROPE (Island News) — The Purple Heart is the oldest military decoration in the United States, established by George Washington in 1782. It tells a story about how a segregated battalion, made up of Americans of Japanese ancestry from Hawaii, defined …

California Balcony Inspection Laws SB 326 and SB 721 Continue to Raise Compliance and Safety Questions

An overview of how California’s SB 326 and SB 721 differ, which properties they apply to, and why understanding compliance responsibilities is critical. HONOLULU, HI, UNITED STATES, December 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ — California’s balcony inspection …

Hawaii Grown: Athletes making headway on court, mat

JULIA HANSEN / IOWA CITY PRESS-CITIZEN / USA TODAY NETWORK VIA IMAGN IMAGES Iowa’s 131-pound wrestler Skye Realin posed during the Hawkeyes’ women’s wrestling team media day on Oct. 30 in Iowa City, Iowa. MEN’S BASKETBALL >> Jydon Hall (Saint …

Grace Lancers Stay Undefeated with 83-66 Victory in Hawaii

Grace’s men’s basketball team continues its winning streak, securing a victory over Midland with a score of 83-66 while maintaining an unbeaten record of 12-0. The Lancers displayed strong teamwork, with 10 players contributing to the scoreboard …

Hawaii sees increase in hospital visits because of the flu

Along with the traditional sounds of the holiday season, the traditional sounds of a different season can also now be heard in the islands: the coughing and sneezing sounds of flu season. “We’re seeing our seasonal surge of flu related symptoms …

Hawaii sees increase in hospital visits from surge in the flu

The islands are experiencing a surge in flu-related symptoms, leading to increased emergency calls and hospital visits. This uptick in flu cases has led to more emergency medical services calls and responses.

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