PGA Tour’s future in Hawaii remains up in the air

The PGA Tour’s new philosophy of less meaning more could simply mean less — or quite possibly, nothing — for Hawaii after this week’s Sony Open in Hawaii tournament. The PGA Tour’s new philosophy of less meaning more could simply mean less — or quite …

ACLU files petition for Hawaii farm worker in federal detention

The American Civil Liberties Union of Hawaii has filed a petition in U.S. District Court seeking the release of a 42-year-old Captain Cook man who has been incarcerated without charges or bail at the Federal Detention Center in Honolulu. The habeous corpus …

Hawaii vs. UCSB Predictions – Jan. 17

Big West play features the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors (13-3, 5-1 Big West) on the road against the UCSB Gauchos (10-7, 3-3 Big West) on Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 9 p.m. ET. Saturday’s matchup between the Rainbow Warriors and the Gauchos features a …

Hawaii congressional delegation seeks construction of new national cemetery

GEORGE F. LEE / 2025 A new bill from members of the Hawaii congressional delegation proposes a national veterans cemetery. Mark Hackelberg, a cemetery caretaker, tended to some of the over 300 wreaths place on the headstones of veterans at National …

Thousands mark 133rd anniversary of Hawaiian Kingdom overthrow

CHLOE JONES / CJONES@STARADVERTISER.COM People marched with flags Friday at the annual ‘Onipa‘a Peace March, which marked 133 years since the overthrow of Hawaii’s Queen Lili‘uokalani, at Iolani Palace. About 7,000 people joined together at Iolani …

Search begins for next Hawaii County fire chief

JOHN BURNETT / HAWAII TRIBUNEHERALD Fire Commissioner Brian Cushnie, left, and Chairman Gerald Kosaki, right, listened to testimony during Thursday’s meeting. The Hawaii County Fire Commission has named Deputy Fire Chief Daniel Volpe temporary fire …

Muller trains with the best in Hawaii

Nadi based Niko Ravouvou Muller, an upcoming surfer is training with some of the best watermen in the world in Hawaii. This includes Scott Sanchez and Red Bull sponsored Kai Lenny. Muller, who has Fijian heritage from Namoli Village in Lautoka – Mataqali …

Texas product Doug Ghim eyeing top spot heading into moving day at Sony Open in Hawaii

HONOLULU (AP) — The wind arrived early and stayed late Friday in the second round of the PGA Tour’s season-opening Sony Open. Davis Riley thrived in the difficult conditions in the morning, birdieing the par-5 18th for a 64 and a share of the lead. Riley …

Hawaii vs. UCSB Time, TV & Stream – Jan. 17

Big West foes meet when the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors (13-3, 5-1 Big West) visit the UCSB Gauchos (10-7, 3-3 Big West) at The Thunderdome, tipping off at 9 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 17, 2026. Catch tons of live men’s college basketball, plus original …

Hawaii’s Green Fee on hold, cruise industry fights tax

A new environmental fee in Hawaii, known as the Green Fee, is currently on hold for cruise ships following a legal challenge. The Green Fee, which took effect at the start of 2026, adds 0.75% to the state’s Transient Accommodations Tax, bringing it to …

2026 Sony Open Saturday Coverage: Watch Round 3 Live in Hawaii

The 2026 Sony Open is underway in Hawaii, with the third round set to begin Saturday at Waialae Country Club. Five players are tied for the lead at nine under par, including defending champion Nick Taylor, who expresses excitement about the opportunity to …

Sony Open in Hawaii: England’s John Parry one shot off halfway lead

17 January 2026, 07:26 | Updated: 17 January 2026, 08:11 A late dropped shot left England’s John Parry one shot off the halfway lead in the PGA Tour season-opening Sony Open in Hawaii. Parry recovered from two dropped strokes after the turn with back- …

Viral Hawaii restaurant reviewer FiveFtFoodie is leaving the islands

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – Although she doesn’t stand very tall, Corina Quach is one of Hawaii’s biggest restaurant reviewers. Best known as FiveFtFoodie, the 27-year-old from Kaimuki has amassed more than 83,000 Instagram followers. The Kalani High grad …

Feds investigating Hawaii’s public school system over transgender sports policies

A federal investigation into Hawaii’s Department of Education policies regarding transgender athletes is causing a stir among activists in the state. The U.S. Department of Education is examining 18 educational institutions across 10 states, including …

31,000 Kaiser nurses prepare to walk out in California, Hawaii as conditions emerge for a general strike

Fight for a general strike and a nationwide movement of the working class against dictatorship and inequality! Fill out the form to learn more about building a rank-and-file committee at your workplace. Kaiser South Bay healthcare workers on strike October …

Transgender athlete policies in schools spark federal investigation in Hawaii

A federal investigation into Hawaii’s Department of Education policies regarding transgender athletes is causing a stir among activists in the state. The U.S. Department of Education is examining 18 educational institutions across 10 states, including …

Seamus Power makes the cut in stunning fashion with an eagle on the final hole of his round in Hawaii

The West Waterford man bogeyed three of his first seven holes in strong afternoon winds at Waialae Country Club to find himself back on level par for the tournament. But after hitting approaches to within a couple of inches to birdie the eighth and ninth …

Canada’s Nick Taylor reacts to a birdie putt on the way to a share of the second-round lead at the US PGA Tour Sony Open …

Slow Your Scroll with viral Hawaii restaurant reviewer FiveFtFoodie | Full interview