Hawaii retailers, caught in a pinch over pennies, seek bill rounding

Five months after the federal government stopped minting new pennies, Hawaii lawmakers are working to accelerate phasing out use of the coins throughout the state. Leaders in the state Legislature earlier this year ignored a bill introduced in the House of …

Modest growth expected for Hawaii tourism in 2026

Hawaii’s visitor industry is heading into 2026 with only modest growth expected, as steady but slow gains from U.S. mainland travelers are offset by weakening international demand, rising costs and growing uncertainty tied to global tensions and …

Air Force general in charge of recruiting stops in Hawaii

KEVIN KNODELL / KKNODELL@STARADVERTISER.COM Brig. Gen. Jeffrey Nelson, commander of the Air Force Recruiting Service, administered the oath of enlistment Monday to Air Force in Hawaii recruits joining the serv­ice through its delayed entry program as …

America250 events set across Hawaii ahead of July 4

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – Fourth of July parades draw big crowds across Hawaii each year, and organizers with the Hawaii America250 Commission say more events are planned statewide as the U.S. approaches its 250th birthday. Lynn Mariano said he remembers …

2026 Category Excellence in Exclusive Product Collaboration: Casey’s General Stores Inc. & King Hawaiian

Through strategic collaboration and disciplined innovation, King’s Hawaiian and Casey’s have built a pipeline of high-performing, limited-time offer (LTO) products that guests love, while achieving profitable category growth and advancing Casey…

Rob’s Good Time Grill and Star FM combine for benefit for Hawaii Foodbank Kauai

LIHUE — Individuals and bowling teams had an opportunity to roll a strike to benefit the Hawaii Foodbank Kauai on Saturday at Kauai Bowl. Subscribe today for unlimited access. Already a subscriber? Login Not ready to subscribe? Register for limited access …

Public invited to attend the Hawaii Wildfire Summit 2026

LIHUE — The Kauai Fire Department invites the public to register for the Hawaii Wildfire Summit 2026, taking place May 7-8 on Kauai. Grounded in aloha and collaboration, this two-day event will bring partners from across the islands together to strengthen …

Hawaii County Weather Forecast for April 14, 2026

Hilo Tonight: Cloudy. Chance of showers in the evening, then slight chance of showers after midnight. Lows 62 to 71 near the shore to around 57 at 4000 feet. Southeast winds up to 10 mph in the evening becoming light. Chance of rain 40 percent. Tuesday: …

Hawaii high school softball, baseball polls, notes

Lady Trojans keep streak alive For a ninth week in a row, Mililani is No. 1 in the Star-Advertiser Softball Top 10. The past eight weeks have been a unanimous selection by the panel of coaches and media. The Trojans collected all 11 first-place votes. …

Menlo Softball Faces Tough Losses in Doubleheader Against Hawaii Pacific

Menlo Softball faced off against Hawai’i Pacific in a challenging doubleheader, showcasing resilience despite two tough losses. In Game One, Menlo fell 11-9 after leading early but succumbing to a late offensive surge from the Sharks. Game Two was a …

Hawaii County Surf Forecast for April 14, 2026

Forecast for Big Island Windward and Southeast Shores Tonight Tuesday Surf Surf PM AM AM PM North Facing 2-4 2-4 2-4 2-4 East Facing 2-4 2-4 2-4 2-4 South Facing 3-5 3-5 4-6 4-6 TONIGHT Weather Cloudy. A slight chance of showers. Low Temperature Around 70 …

Lehua Jewelers showcases the art of hand-crafted Hawaiian heirloom jewelry

Sponsored -The following content is created on behalf of Lehua Jewelers and does not reflect the opinions of Gray Media or its editorial staff. To learn more about Lehua Jewelers, visit http://www.lehuajewelers.com. Lehua Jewelers has gained widespread …

Photo galleries summarize a weekend of hula, moʻolelo and Hawaiian culture

Over the weekend, 29 groups from 19 hālau showcased their technical skills in the art of hula as they competed in the 63rd annual Merrie Monarch Festival. Kāne from Hālau Hi‘iakaināmakalehua, under the direction of Kumu Robert Keano Ka‘upu IV, of Oʻahu …

GasBuddy warns Hawaii drivers to prepare for higher gas prices

The average gasoline prices in Hawaii rose 7.2 cents per gallon over the past week to reach $5.62, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 355 stations statewide. Prices are 82.7 cents higher than a month ago and $1.15 higher than a year ago, and the national …

Chipotle challenger with Hawaiian-style dishes shuts down all locations in US city after just four years

FANS of Hawaiian food in a US city are out of luck as a top restaurant has left, and it’s unclear if the move is permanent. This authentic food chain, and rival to Chipotle, closed all of its restaurants in the area on April 10. Sign up for the Money …

Ending Hawaii’s housing crisis depends on homebuilding feasibility

By Keli‘i Akina A new report from economists at the University of Hawai‘i makes a point that many of us have known all along: If we want to end the housing crisis, we need to build more homes. That’s because each new unit creates a chain of housing …

Severe weather extremes hit U.S., from Hawaii flooding to Georgia drought

According to the latest U.S. Drought Monitor, about 98% of Georgia is experiencing some level of drought. (CNN)- A powerful, multi-day storm continues to impact Hawaii, bringing heavy rain and triggering flood alerts across the islands. The system has …

WATCH: Massive boulders crash onto Hawaii highway

With New Federal Cuts Looming, Legislature Must Fulfill 100-Year Promise To Hawaiians

Senate Bill 3028 would give DHHL a permanent, dedicated revenue stream funded by restructuring the state’s conveyance tax. More than 100 years ago, Congress passed the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act of 1921 — a promise to set aside 200,000 acres of land for …