Kokua Line: What sales tax are Hawaii businesses supposed to charge?

Question: What sales tax are businesses supposed to be charging in Hawaii? We mean for customer purchases like at stores and restaurants and other places that get a lot of tourists. We’ve noticed that it’s inconsistent. Answer: Hawaii doesn’t have a sales …

Hawaii Gov. Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke comes under more scrutiny

The Hawaii Campaign Spending Commission will investigate whether Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke violated state law when she failed to report $16,000 in campaign contributions, including $10,000 tied to a businessman involved in a high-profile bankruptcy. Separately, …

International Shoppes awarded Honolulu, Maui airport contract

New York-based International Shoppes will take over duty-free and specialty retail operations at Honolulu and Kahului airports April 1, marking one of the most significant turnovers in Hawaii’s airport concessions in decades as the state pushes ahead with …

Hawaii County Weather Forecast for February 11, 2026

Hilo Tonight: Breezy. Cloudy with showers. Lows 57 to 67 near the shore to 49 to 56 at 4000 feet. Northeast winds up to 20 mph. Gusts up to 40 mph after midnight. Chance of rain 90 percent. Wednesday: Breezy. Cloudy with showers. Highs 73 to 78 near the …

CSU Bakersfield visits Hawaii after Coleman’s 22-point game

CSU Bakersfield Roadrunners (7-16, 2-11 Big West) at Hawaii Rainbow Wahine (12-10, 6-6 Big West) Honolulu; Friday, 12 a.m. EST × Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings. kAmq~%%~| {x}ti r …

Hawaii Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke clarifies bribery investigation

Lieutenant Governor Sylvia Luke addressed the ongoing investigation into a high-profile bribery case involving an unnamed “influential state legislator.” Luke said she does not believe she is the legislator in question. Federal and state …

Survivor 50 challenge lands in Hawaii

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – Celebrating the 50th season of Survivor, CBS is launching the “Survivor 50 State Challenge.” Starting Jan. 30, a hidden immunity idol will be placed in each state, giving fans a chance to solve riddles and search for the idol in …

Hawaii Attorney General leads bipartisan coalition to protect kids online safety

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – An effort to protect kids from online harm is underway. Hawaii Attorney General Anne Lopez is leading a bipartisan coalition with a letter signed by attorneys general from around the country. They hope to pass the Kids Online …

Dave Reardon: Ice dancing with prideful Hawaiian Chock a good encore to the Super Bowl

JAMES LANG / IMAGN IMAGES Madison Chock and Evan Bates of the United States skated during Monday’s rhythm dance portion of the ice dancing competition. The pair was in second a point behind France going into today’s free-dance showdown. In the good old …

Local sports briefs: Hawaii to compete in Roller Derby World Cup

Hawaii to compete in Roller Derby World Cup Aloha State Roller Derby (ASRD) is honored to share that its men’s team, Team Hawaii, will represent the islands at the Men’s Roller Derby World Cup, taking place April 30 to May 6 in Orlaans, France. This will …

Johnson leads Hawaii against CSU Bakersfield after 20-point performance

Hawaii Rainbow Warriors (17-5, 9-3 Big West) at CSU Bakersfield Roadrunners (8-17, 2-11 Big West) Bakersfield, California; Thursday, 9:30 p.m. EST × Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser …

Non-native birds drive widespread avian malaria transmission in Hawaii

New research on avian malaria, which has decimated Hawaii’s beloved birds, explains how non-native birds play a key role in transmission and contribute to the widespread distribution of the disease. This disease threatens many native species that are …

Special Olympics Hawaii delegation set for 2026 USA Games

HONOLULU (Island News) — Special Olympics Hawaii announced its team for the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games in Minneapolis, where athletes, Unified Partners and coaches will represent the islands. The Hui O Hawaii delegation includes participants from …

Hawaii Supreme Court reopens after banyan tree cleanup from storm

HONOLULU (Island News) — The Hawaii Supreme Court will reopen on Wednesday following the cleanup of a damaged banyan tree caused by this past weekend’s storm. The Supreme Court building, Aliiolani Hale, was closed along with other state and city …

Hawaii Catholic Harold’s Quiz: Feb. 13, 2026

The season of fasting and penance will soon be upon us, quiz maniacs. Lent is a special time when we Catholics can learn much about ourselves and our faith. I hope this quiz helps enrich your Lenten journey. 1) LENTEN PRACTICES During Lent, Catholics are …

Hawaiian Word of the Week: Makani nui

Reading time: < 1 minute —Strong wind. All ʻŌlelo of the Week —Moanikeʻala Nabarro, Office of Communications, Ke Kulanui o Hawaiʻi ma Mānoa (University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa) Check back for more ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi. For more information on other elements of …

Honolulu Zoo nominated for USA Today ‘Best Zoo in America’

Special Olympics Hawaii sends 30-person delegation to 2026 USA games

HDOT Welcomes International Shoppes as New Concessionaire at Honolulu and Kahului Airports

Posted on Feb 10, 2026 in Airports News, Main, News HONOLULU — The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation (HDOT) has selected International Shoppes (iShoppes) to provide retail and in-bond duty free concessions at the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport ( …