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Published on 18:49 GMT

Hawaii farmers are fighting to keep their soil from flushing out to sea

Young cacao trees stand in an unlikely spot on the northeastern slopes of the Waianae Range, growing on a windswept point overlooking Oahu’s North Shore. “Our soil, in the summer, becomes a powdery flour,” says Max Breen of Kamananui Cacao Farm. “A lot of …

Source: Associated Press – Neutral
Published on 10:22 GMT

Demand for New Year’s staple ahi peaks in Hawaii

As Hawaii prepares to ring in the new year, demand for fresh ahi is surging across the islands, sending heavier volumes through the Honolulu Fish Auction, extending auction hours and intensifying competition among buyers seeking premium fish for holiday …

Source: Honolulu Star-Advertiser – Hawaii – Neutral
Published on 10:29 GMT

A Fireworks Explosion Shattered Their Lives. Will Hawaii Learn From It?

A 3-year-old, a new father and a grandmother were among those killed. Witnesses are left wondering if their deaths will make a difference this year. A 3-year-old, a new father and a grandmother were among those killed. Witnesses are left wondering if their …

Source: Honolulu Civil Beat – Hawaii – Center-left
Published on 17:30 GMT

The Art Source Measures Success by the Wages Provided to Employees

The Art Source’s performance-based wage model delivers industry-leading average wages, creating stable, high-value employment opportunities for local residents. HONOLULU, HI, UNITED STATES, December 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ — As Hawaiʻi …

Distribution channels: Building & Construction Industry, Business & Economy …
Published on 15:24 GMT

Hawaiian Airlines resumes Auckland service, welcomes Polynesian voyaging canoes

Hawaiian Airlines resumed its seasonal service to Auckland Airport (AKL) on November 17, 2025, marking the beginning of its 2025-2026 schedule between the New Zealand city and Honolulu. The carrier has served Auckland since March 2013 and recently …

Source: AeroTime News – Neutral
Published on 10:22 GMT

Planned rail projects near Honolulu Community College under negotiations

The Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation’s plan to relocate above- and below-ground utilities along Dillingham Boulevard to make way for the more than $10 billion Skyline project headed toward Kakaako now appears to hinge on the cooperation of the …

Source: Honolulu Star-Advertiser – Hawaii – Neutral
Published on 10:10 GMT

Letter: Hawaii traffic deaths rise with population growth

In 1960, the population of Honolulu was 500,409. There were 231,000 registered vehicles across the state and, according to my research, that year saw about 36 traffic fatalities. In 2024, Honolulu’s population was about 998,747 and 800,000 registered …

Source: Honolulu Star-Advertiser – Hawaii – Neutral
Published on 18:36 GMT

HONOLULU Magazine’s Top 10 Stories of 2025

As we say farewell to 2025, we also want to reflect on what we’ve featured, learned about and celebrated this year. To the more than 2 million readers who joined us for the ride, mahalo for supporting another year of local stories written by and for …

Source: Honolulu Magazine – Neutral
Published on 17:21 GMT

I went to Hawaii for the first time. My trip would’ve been better if I’d known these 5 things before I left.

2025-12-29T16:35:00.592Z Share Copy link Email Facebook WhatsApp X LinkedIn Bluesky Threads lighning bolt icon An icon in the shape of a lightning bolt. Impact Link Save Saved Read in app I visited Hawaii for the first time, and there are five things I …

Source: Business Insider – Neutral
Published on 10:22 GMT

Hawaii’s 2.5% jobless rate is second lowest in U.S.

JAMM AQUINO/JAQUINO@STARADVERTISER.COM “The low unemployment rate in September reflects the economic condition of the second half of 2024 and first half of 2025 (fiscal year 2025).” Eugene Tian DBEDT’s former state chief economist who retired at the …

Source: Honolulu Star-Advertiser – Hawaii – Neutral
Published on 15:55 GMT

Tutor Perini Wins $53 Million Rail Expansion Order In Honolulu

Tutor Perini Corporation (NYSE:TPC) said Monday it has been awarded a design change order valued at approximately $53 million for the City Center Guideway and Stations Project in Honolulu, Hawaii. The award expands the company’s role on the project by …

Source: Benzinga – Neutral
Published on 12:22 GMT

Tutor Perini Awarded $53 Million Design Change Order for an Extension to the City Center Guideway and Stations Project …

LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Dec 29, 2025– Tutor Perini Corporation (NYSE: TPC) (the “Company”), a leading civil, building and specialty construction company, announced today that it has been awarded a change order valued at approximately $53 million for …

Source: Rutland Herald – Vermont – Pending
Published on 18:10 GMT

Science The Honolulu Star-Advertiser UH Manoa launches dark matter experiment in Antarctica

An Antarctic experiment looking to detect dark matter in space led by University of Hawaii Manoa was launched on Dec. 15. A device known as a General AntiParticle Spectrometer was suspended from a football-field-sized balloon about 24 miles above …

Source: Yahoo News – Center-left
Published on 17:24 GMT

Rotary club in Honolulu donates $4,000 to Hawaiʻi Food Bank

December 29, 2025, 7:00 AM HST Members of the Rotary Club of Honolulu Sunrise present a $4,200 donation to the Hawaiʻi Food Bank following a December fundraising campaign. Pictured (left to right): Karyn Lee, co-president; Bill Gaeth, past president; …

Source: Maui Now – Hawaii – Neutral
Published on 10:15 GMT

Sjarif Goldstein: Stirring Hawaii Bowl victory made fans out of all of us

Most of the time when I meet someone and they find out I work in the Star-Advertiser sports department, the response is the same: “Oh, wow, so you get to go to all the games!” That could not be further from the truth. I work on the production desk, helping …

Source: Honolulu Star-Advertiser – Hawaii – Neutral
Published on 14:42 GMT

Hawaii Island police investigate possible drowning involving visitor from Japan

KA’U (HawaiiNewsNow) – Hawai‘i Island police are investigating a possible drowning in Ka‘u involving a 26-year-old visitor. The incident occurred on Sunday afternoon. The victim, a 26-year old man, has been positively identified as Kan Ogoshi of Setagaya, …

Source: Hawaii News Now – Neutral
Published on 15:40 GMT

Kamalei Kawaʻa releases debut solo Hawaiian music album, ‘Mānaiakalani’

December 29, 2025, 5:13 AM HST * Updated December 29, 5:16 AM Kamalei Kawa’a releases a new album, “Manaiakalani.” Maui native Kamalei Kawaʻa sets sail on a new musical voyage with his debut solo Hawaiian music album, “Mānaiakalani” – now available across …

Source: Maui Now – Hawaii – Neutral
Published on 15:07 GMT

Federal Court Upholds Hawaii Tax on Cruise Passengers

A U.S. District Court judge has ruled in favor of Hawaii’s new tourist tax on cruise passengers that will see the state’s “green fee” applied to cruise ships for the first time ever. The Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) had filed suit against …

Source: Travel Market Report – New York – Neutral
Published on 16:45 GMT

$194,000 raised for Surrey firefighter seriously injured in Hawaii

Published 8:40 am Monday, December 29, 2025 More than $194,000 has been raised to help a Surrey firefighter recover from a significant spinal-cord injury suffered while vacationing in Hawaii with his wife more than a month ago. Trevor Humhej had a medical …

Source: Peace Arch News – Pending