Part IV: Can Mark Rolfing save the PGA Tour in Hawaii?

Updated Jan. 13, 2026, 8:34 a.m. ET (Editor’s Note: The PGA Tour season debuts this week at the Sony Open in Hawaii, in what may be the final playing of an event dating to 1965. With one or both legs of the Hawaii Swing in danger of going away, we examine …

Here’s how much money is up for grabs at the Sony Open in Hawaii

Jan. 13, 2026, 7:02 a.m. ET Welcome back, PGA Tour. The 2026 season kicks off this week at Waialae Country Club in Honolulu with the Sony Open in Hawaii. Nick Taylor is the event’s defending champion, taking down Nico Echavarria in a playoff last year …

Much of E. Hawaii had less than 50% of average rainfall in 2025

The Big Island experienced an acutely arid 2025. The Big Island experienced an acutely arid 2025. According to the National Weather Service, seven gauges in the Hamakua and Hilo districts recorded their driest calendar years on record — most notably the …

Sony Open Week kicks off in Hawaii, possibly for last time

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – After the cancellation of The Sentry tournament on Maui, which would have taken place last week, the PGA Tour is teeing off in the islands with the 2026 Sony Open. Kahu Curt Kekuna welcomed spectators with a blessing Monday …

COLLEGE NOTEBOOK: Ballard wins 200 fly in 167-133 dual win over Hawaii

Jacob Ballard, BYU University Swimming & Diving A 2020 graduate of Central Valley High (Spokane Valley) who swam for a handful of years for Sandpoint High and the Sandpoint Sharks, Jacob, a fifth-year senior, placed first out of nine swimmers in the …

Korean rookie Lee Seung-taek set for debut at PGA Tour’s season opener in Hawaii

Published: 13 Jan. 2026, 16:31 Korean golfer Lee Seung-taek plays his shot from the eighth tee during the second round of PGA TOUR Q-School presented by Korn Ferry on Dye’s Valley Course at TPC Sawgrass on Dec. 13, 2024, in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. …

S. Korean rookie set for debut at PGA Tour’s season opener in Hawaii

By Yoo Jee-ho SEOUL, Jan. 13 (Yonhap) — South Korean rookie Lee Seung-taek will make his PGA Tour debut this week when the 2026 season tees off in Hawaii. Lee will be one of four South Korean players in the field at the Sony Open, which starts Thursday ( …

Off the news: DFS Hawaii closure sad sign of the times

This unsurprising result of a downward slide still came as dismal news. After 63 years of operations in Hawaii, DFS Hawaii will begin shuttering all its duty-free shops in Waikiki and at Honolulu and Kahului airports, from now through August. It’s the end …

The ‘Hawaii of Europe’ has been named the world’s top trending destination for 2026

January can be a bit depressing. Between the bad weather, the dark, and the fact that no one has any money after Christmas, you’re probably in need of a bit of a pick me up, which makes it the perfect time to start browsing holiday options. To help you …

Hawaii: Kilauea Volcano Erupts, Unleashes Lava Fountains For 40th Time Since 2024

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) has confirmed that the Kīlauea volcano in Hawaii entered its 40th eruptive episode since 2024. Overnight Monday, streams of lava poured from multiple vents within the Halemaʻumaʻu crater on Kīlauea. Footage captured by the …

Kilauea Volcano Erupts in Hawaii

Tue 13 Jan 2026 | 12:41 PM Kilauea, one of the world’s most active volcanoes, has erupted again in Hawaii, releasing large volumes of lava on Monday, according to scientists. Volcanologists at the United States Geological Survey said glowing lava was …

Hawaii’s Kilauea Volcano spews high lava fountains

Footage showed Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano spewing lava in a fountain on Monday (January 12). According to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), Kilauea has been erupting episodically since December 23, 2024, primarily from two vents (north and south) in Halema‘ …

Lava fountains soar as Hawaii’s Kilauea erupts

Dubai: Fresh lava fountains burst from Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano during its latest eruption, sending molten rock high into the sky and renewing spectacular activity at one of the world’s most active volcanoes. Volcanologists with the US Geological Survey …

Hawaii’s Best Travel Publishes 2026 Travel Planning Guide as New Visitor Laws and Reservation Systems Take Effect

Free resource addresses confusion over changing access rules, vacation rental restrictions, and managed-entry programs across Hawaii HONOLULU, HI, UNITED STATES, January 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ — Hawaii’s Best Travel has published its …

Future of PGA Golf tournaments in Hawaii in jeopardy

HONOLULU (Island News) — For Anson Cabello, golfing alongside the world’s top golfers is a dream come true. “This is the one tournament in the year where junior golfers can come out and watch the best players in the world,” he said. But that …

PGA Tour starts a week late in Hawaii. McIlroy starts his 2026 in Dubai

PGA Tour Course: Waialae CC. Yardage: 7,044. Par: 70. Prize money: $9.1 million. Winner’s share: $1.638 million. Television: Thursday-Sunday, 7-10 p.m. (Golf Channel). Defending champion: Nick Taylor. FedEx Cup champion: Tommy Fleetwood. Last …

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Celebrating Shriners Children’s 103 years of service in Hawaii

Senior Army leaders assess USAG Hawaii barracks as rapid force restructuring drives long-term housing transition

SCHOFIELD BARRACKS, Hawaii — U.S. Army Garrison Hawaii hosted Assistant Secretary of the Army for Installations, Energy and Environment Jordan Gillis, for a 48‑hour assessment Jan. 8 focused on Soldier living conditions, installation infrastructure and key …