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Published on 07:52 GMT
Hawaiian Airlines Spending $600 Million To Enhance Passenger Experience & Infrastructure
Alaska Airlines has announced a major investment in the passenger experience for guests traveling with its subsidiary Hawaiian Airlines. The carrier intends to invest over $600 million over the next five years under the name “Kahuʻewai Hawai‘i …
Source: Simple Flying – Neutral -
Published on 10:13 GMT
Feds: Sex crimes against Hawaii kids up since 2021
Federal prosecutions of pedophilia and crimes against children in Hawaii increased by 50% between 2024 and last year, and by 150% since 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. Federal prosecutions of pedophilia and crimes against children in …
Source: Hawaii Tribune Herald – Neutral -
Published on 08:10 GMT
Hawaii County Weather Forecast for January 06, 2026
Hilo Tonight: Occasional showers. Locally heavy rainfall possible. Lows 59 to 68 near the shore to 50 to 57 at 4000 feet. Southeast winds up to 15 mph. Chance of rain near 100 percent. Tuesday: Occasional showers. Highs 74 to 79 near the shore to around 61 …
Source: Big Island Now – Hawaii – Neutral -
Published on 11:17 GMT
Hawaiian Airlines, a part of Alaska Airlines, announces Kahu’ewai Hawai’i Investment Plan
Hawaiian Airlines, a part of Alaska Airlines, today unveiled an investment plan of more than $600 million over five years to comprehensively enhance the experience for guests traveling to, from and within the islands by modernizing airport spaces, …
Source: Breaking Travel News – Neutral -
Published on 10:31 GMT
Hawaii gets nearly $190 million for rural health care
Hawaii has been awarded nearly $190 million in federal funding to augment rural health care under President Donald Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” through a plan co-written by Democratic Gov. Josh Green. Green told the Honolulu Star-Advertiser Monday that the …
Source: Honolulu Star-Advertiser – Hawaii – Neutral -
Published on 07:26 GMT
Hawaiian Airlines to launch premium economy
Hawaiian Airlines will join the growing number of airlines investing in comfortable premium economy recliners, while also upgrading its business class to modern standards, as the carrier seeks to ride the premium travel wave. Its workhorse Airbus A330s …
Source: Executive Traveller – Neutral -
Published on 12:42 GMT
Judge keeps Honolulu climate case alive
A Hawaii judge has allowed Honolulu’s lawsuit against the oil and gas industry to move closer to trial. First Circuit Court Judge Lisa Cataldo on Friday rejected four attempts by fossil fuel companies to dissolve the lawsuit brought by the city and county …
Source: E&E News – Neutral -
Published on 11:25 GMT
Island BESS: 400 MWh of batteries for Puerto Rico, first standalone project in Hawaii
California-based renewable energy company SolarMax will deliver full-scope engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) services to a combined 400 MWh of BESS in Puerto Rico. SolarMax said its subsidiary, SolarMax Renewable Energy Provider Inc., has …
Source: ESS News – Pending -
Published on 06:49 GMT
Hawaii honors life and legacy of cultural icon Nālani Kanakaʻole
HILO, Hawaii (ISLAND NEWS) — Hawaii is mourning the loss of a revered cultural leader. Nālani Kanakaʻole, a fifth-generation loea hula, master chanter, and daughter of legendary kumu hula Edith Kanakaʻole, has passed away at the age of 79. For nearly …
Source: KITV – Hawaii – Neutral -
Published on 07:37 GMT
Honolulu police on New Year’s Eve fireworks numbers, community habits
On Monday morning, state law enforcement and the Honolulu Police Department released the latest numbers for the New Year’s Eve celebrations. Assistant Chief Brian Lynch joined The Conversation live to talk about the efforts to keep the public safe, reduce …
Source: Hawaii Public Radio – Public Broadcaster -
Published on 06:16 GMT
Hawaiian Electric reaches $47.75M shareholder settlement over wildfires
My Photo Buddy/iStock via Getty Images Hawaiian Electric Industries (HE) reached a $47.75 million settlement with shareholders who accused the company of misleading them about its wildfire prevention and safety protocols before the 2023 Maui wildfires, …
Source: Markets Insider – Neutral -
Published on 07:37 GMT
Hawaii Business Magazine shares economic outlook for 2026
The economic outlook for 2026 is the focus of the January issue of Hawaii Business Magazine. Reporter and former editor Cynthia Wessendorf joined The Conversation to talk about what industry leaders are forecasting. Last year was full of uncertainty with …
Source: Hawaii Public Radio – Public Broadcaster -
Published on 04:32 GMT
Hawaiian Airlines announces five-year, $600M investment plan
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – Hawaiian Airlines, now part of Alaska Airlines, announced a more than $600 million investment plan aimed at modernizing airport infrastructure and improving the guest experience across Hawaii over the next five years. The airline …
Source: Hawaii News Now – Neutral -
Published on 09:21 GMT
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Published on 05:20 GMT
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Published on 13:22 GMT
North Marion High Band brings ‘mahalo’ from Hawaii
FAIRMONT — On Monday, Marion County Board of Education Member Donna Costello — with some trepidation — admitted she was dubious whether the North Marion High Band would raise the $100,000 they needed to reach Pearl Harbor. The band’s director, Matt …
Source: Times West Virginian – Neutral -
Published on 03:27 GMT
Hawaiian plans to invest $600m in A330 cabin and airport upgrades
Hawaiian Airlines has a five-year plan to invest $600 million on modernising airports in Hawaii and refreshing the cabins of its Airbus A330 widebody jets. Revealed on 5 January, the so-called Kahuewai Hawaii Investment Plan calls for sustained investment …
Source: FlightGlobal – Neutral -
Published on 03:25 GMT
Hawaiian Electric Reaches $47.8M Investor Deal Over Wildfires
By Katryna Perera ( January 5, 2026, 10:11 PM EST) — Hawaiian Electric Industries Inc. shareholders reached a nearly $48 million settlement with the company and some of its leaders in a suit blaming it for the downturn in its stock price following a …
Source: Law360 – Pending -
Published on 02:54 GMT
Hilo girls basketball hosts Kamehameha Hawaii as league tests new schedule format
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – In Hawaii Island girls basketball, Kamehameha Hawaii and Hilo are both making a late-season push to snag a league championship as the regular season winds down. The Warriors and Vikings basketball games are always must-watch …
Source: Hawaii News Now – Neutral
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