Kalo festival highlights variety, place in Hawaiian culture

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – A kalo festival and symposium held Sunday morning celebrated and highlighted Hawaiian kalo varieties. Bishop Museum hosted the 18th Malama Haloa Kalo Festival and Symposium, and this year’s focus was on kalo ohe, which is known …

Hawaiian Electric seeks rate hikes for next 2 years

Hawaii’s largest electric utility has filed a request with state regulators to raise utility rates in each of the next two years. The proposal by Hawaiian Electric seeks to generate an additional $170 million annually for the company over most of the next …

Honolulu Festival celebrates cultural exchange as it turns 30

The Honolulu Festival will celebrate its 30th anniversary Friday through Sunday with a full weekend of cultural performances, exhibits, and community events across Oahu, as organizers and government leaders highlight the festival’s role in strengthening …

Letter: Trump not to blame for Hawaii’s poor affordability

“A year into this administration, what is clear is that they are not doing enough to make life more affordable for people in Hawaii,” Hawaii’s U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz said after the State of the Union address (“Hawaii congressional delegation pans speech,” …

On This Date: Giant Hawaii Hail Smashed State Record

NWS Honolulu, Hawaii The hail photo in this article could be anywhere in, say, Texas and while massive in size, could be considered typical in spring in the Plains. But in the early morning hours of March 9, 2012, 14 years ago today, that giant hailstone …

Hawaii ambassador would work to restore Canadian travel

Hawaii would be represented by an “unofficial ambassador” to Canada through a bill designed to restore positive relations with Canadian visitors, who represent the state’s fourth-largest, but shrinking tourism market. The ongoing slide of Canadian visitors …

Hawaii doctors warn aging crisis is outpacing geriatric care system

Hawaii has the longest life expectancy in the United States — a point of pride that physicians say is also creating an urgent challenge. As the state’s population ages faster than the national average, doctors say the health care system is not structured …

Letter: Hawaii can benefit from united trail network

Hawaii’s coastal and mountain trails are among the most beautiful in the world, yet many remain overgrown, poorly maintained or fragmented. Rather than treating trails as liabilities, the state should view them as an opportunity. Oahu could pilot a unified …

Cal Poly sweeps Hawaii in Big West opening baseball series

1/2 Swipe or click to see more JAMM AQUINO / JAQUINO@STARADVERTISER.COM Hawaii catcher Jake Redding laced a three-run double against Cal Poly during the second inning on Sunday at Les Murakami Stadium. 2/2 Swipe or click to see more JAMM AQUINO …

US state votes to scrap Daylight Savings rule – following in footsteps of Hawaii and Arizona

A THIRD US state has followed Hawaii and Arizona to scrap Daylight Savings Time. The bill which was passed last month would make Eastern Standard Time permanent. Sign up for The US Sun newsletter Thank you! Virginia has passed a bill to end Daylight …

Murphy singer’s ‘American Idol’ journey continues into the ‘Ohana Round’ in Hawaii On Monday, March 9, local American …

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — On Monday, March 9, local American Idol star Braden Rumfelt will face off against 30 other contestants in the “Ohana Round” at Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa in Hawaii. During the “Ohana Round”, the 30 …

Does Japan Hold The Answer To Fixing Honolulu’s Rail System?

Gov. Josh Green is negotiating an agreement with a Japanese rail conglomerate to work on transit-oriented development along the Skyline. Gov. Josh Green is negotiating an agreement with a Japanese rail conglomerate to work on transit-oriented development …

Hawaii County Weather Forecast for March 09, 2026

Hilo Tonight: Mostly cloudy with showers likely. Lows 59 to 66 near the shore to 48 to 53 at 4000 feet. North winds up to 10 mph shifting to the west after midnight. Chance of rain 70 percent. Monday: Partly sunny with scattered showers. Highs around 76 …

Cal Poly beats Hawaii to sweep 3-game series

Cam Hoiland hit the go-ahead, two-run single and Casey Murray crushed a solo home run to lift Cal Poly to today’s 7-3 victory over Hawaii at Les Murakami Stadium. A crowd of 2,026 saw the Mustangs. sweep the three-game series to open Big West play. The …

Kalo festival highlights variety, place in Hawaiian culture

Hawaii County Surf Forecast for March 09, 2026

Forecast for Big Island Windward and Southeast Shores Tonight Monday Surf Surf PM AM AM PM North Facing 3-5 3-5 3-5 3-5 East Facing 5-7 5-7 5-7 5-7 South Facing 2-4 2-4 2-4 2-4 TONIGHT Weather Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers. Low Temperature In the upper …

HB20: Tricia Fujikawa Lee, First Hawaiian Bank

Under her leadership, FHB has earned the highest possible CRA rating through 11 consecutive examinations, the only Hawai‘i bank to do so. Photo Courtesy: Aaron YoshinoTricia Fujikawa Lee learned a lot at her first job – lessons she applies every day in her …

‘Disappointing’: Hawaiian music artists sound off after being stiffed thousands

First Hawaiian Bank signs on as Gold Sponsor for NMC’s upcoming Golf Open

From left: Associated Students of NMC Treasurer Richard R. Baleares, First Hawaiian Bank Assistant Vice President & Business Banking Officer Vicente Agulto, NMC Regent Michelle Lin Sablan, NMC Foundation Chairman Vicente “Ben” Babauta, FHB …