Hawaii’s Millennials juggle unaffordable housing, child care

Corey Strickland spends his days shuttling passengers, spinning music sets and working a third job on Oahu to keep up with Hawaii’s high cost of living. Across the island, Chevelle Davis balances Ph.D. studies and a professional job yet still feels the …

Defense shines in Wildcats 54-51 win to kick off the Hoops in Hawaii Classic

Via Linfield University Athletics, 1h ago HONOLULU, Hawaii — Linfield women’s basketball (7-2, 1-0 NWC) earned their third-straight win, taking down McMurry, 54-51, in the first game of the Hoops in Hawaii Classic. McMurry scored the first basket of the …

Late Rally Falls Just Short for McMurry in Hawaii

Via McMurry University Athletics, 2h ago HONOLULU, HI – The McMurry War Hawks women’s basketball team showed incredible heart and resilience on the islands, battling Linfield University to the final buzzer before falling 54-51 at the HPU Shark Tank in the …

Police seek vehicle of interest in crash that killed Washington state trooper from Hawaii

TACOMA, Wash. (HawaiiNewsNow) – Tacoma police are searching for a vehicle of interest in a crash Friday night that killed a Mililani High graduate in Washington state. A massive police escort accompanied the body of Washington State Patrol trooper Tara- …

Kāhuli speaks to transformation as the 2025 Hawaiian Word of the Year

December 22, 2025, 3:00 AM HST Kāhuli – to change, to alter, to overturn – is the Hawaiian word of the year. A fern unfurls and represents kāhuli – to change, to alter, to transform – is the Hawaiian word of the year. (Courtesy of University of Hawaiʻi at …

U.S. vetting proposal threatens Hawaii economy

Hawaii tourism officials are raising alarms that a new federal proposal requiring millions of foreign visitors to disclose their social media handles could further depress international arrivals — and potentially undermine the benefits of a major national …

Hawaii senator condemns U.S. travel ban that includes Tonga

GEORGE F. LEE / GLEE@STARADVERTISER.COM “This policy opens the door to broadbased racial profiling of all Pacific Islanders and is deeply troubling.” Jarrett Keohokalole Hawaii state senator State Sen. Jarrett Keohokalole (D, Kaneohe-Kailua) last week …

Jerry Campany: Taking care of officials is a priority for future of Hawaii high school sports

Natalie Iwamoto took one on the chin for the rest of us. The Moanalua assistant athletic director, who has made a living out of fighting the good fight and protecting our prep athletes from the adults who ruin their experience, was assaulted after a …

Murder investigation continues, family members arrested for Hawaii Kai murder

HAWAII KAI (KHON2) — Honolulu Police are still investigating a murder after a body was found during a welfare check at a home in Hawaii Kai on Saturday, Dec. 20. On Sunday, investigators were still at the home and had the street taped off in the afternoon. …

Police seek vehicle of interest in crash that killed Washington state trooper from Hawaii

Investigation continues into crash that killed Washington state trooper from Hawaii

Community on edge after woman found murdered in Hawaii Kai

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – Nearly 24 hours after the incident was reported, police were still at the scene of a murder in Hawaii Kai. A 60-year-old woman was found dead in a home on Upolo Place, the apparent victim of blunt force trauma. A small bouquet of …

Best Boxing Day flight deals: Hawaiian Airlines drops return flights to Honolulu from $849

If you’ve been waiting for flight prices to drop, now is your chance. This Boxing Day, several major airlines are slashing economy fares — including Hawaiian Airlines, which has just released discounted return flights from Sydney to Honolulu starting from …

Taylee Chirrick’s career-high leads Montana State Bobcats to bounce-back win over Hawaii

Makawao, Maui — Montana State’s Taylee Chirrick recorded a career-high 26 points and sophomore forward Addison Harris added 20 as the Bobcats defeated Hawaii 72-56 Saturday night at Seabury Hall in their second and final game of the Maui Classic. kAmp7E6C …

Island connections abound when Cal meets Hawaii at Hawaii Bowl

Cal quarterback and potential 2026 Heisman Trophy candidate Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele hopes to enjoy a homecoming when Cal takes on Hawaii at the Hawaii Bowl on Christmas Eve in Honolulu. The matchup pits Cal (7-5), which clinched a winning season with a 38 …

Fan Allegedly Collapses at Tool Show in Honolulu, Police Investigation Still Underway

Over the weekend, Tool played two shows at Honolulu’s Blaisdell Arena (signifying their first performances in Hawaii since 2011). According to various sources, a fan collapsed during one of the concerts, and their condition remains unknown as police …

Southwest Adds New Hawaii Route

Southwest is preparing to launch a new route from the mainland U.S. to Hawaii next summer. Starting Aug. 6, 2026, the carrier will connect Las Vegas and Hilo. Hilo is the largest population center on the Island of Hawaii, often referred to as the “Big …

Yes, You Can Make Cinnamon Rolls With King’s Hawaiian Rolls

Sure, the origin of Hawaiian rolls is fascinating, but what’s even more so is that you can really turn these soft, sweet babies into cinnamon rolls. Yes, yes — you can also use them to make sweet and salty garlic bread (a true delight), but we’re …

Forecast: Hawaiian shirts for Christmas

Good morning mid-Mo and happy Sunday1 we are off to a cold start after yesterdays cold front moved through the region. Temperatures were in the upper teens to lower 20s bright and early this morning, but they have now begun to warm with the arrival of …