PGA Tour’s decision to skip Hawaii draws ‘angry’ reaction

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – Reactions continues to pour in over the tour’s decision to not have any PGA Tour events in Hawaii. Golf Analyst Mark Rolfing says the decision to pull The Sentry at Kapalua from the upcoming tour schedule was a decision the PGA …

3 things most Hawaii travelers don’t know about island…

Updated April 21, 2026, 6:20 p.m. ET If you’re flying to Hawaii, the most remote archipelago in the world, why limit your trip to just one island? Enter: island hopping. Of the eight main Hawaiian islands – out of a total of 137 – people are allowed to …

Hawaii National Guard wrap up Kona low recovery on Maui, continues on Oahu

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – The Hawaii National Guard has wrapped up recovery efforts on Maui after three storms hit the state within a month. Recovery efforts on Oahu by the HING are expected to continue through mid-May. HING activated up to 500 soldiers …

PGA Tour confirms reports that Hawaii events will not return in 2027

April 21, 2026, 2:07 p.m. ET The PGA Tour will no longer open its season in Hawaii starting in 2027. The Sentry tournament in Maui and the Sony Open in Honolulu are being eliminated from the schedule. A severe drought in Maui and the end of Sony’s …

Police Commission narrows Honolulu chief candidates to 6 semifinalists

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – The search for Honolulu’s next police chief is moving into the next phase. The Honolulu Police Commission announced it has narrowed the candidate pool to six semi-finalists, selected from an initial list of 11 applicants …

Hawaiian Tropic is bringing a sun-soaked Beach House vibe to Manchester this May

Summer in Manchester is well and truly on the horizon and this year, you don’t need a plane ticket to feel like you’re on holiday. Hawaiian Tropic is bringing Beach House energy straight to you with a sun-soaked residency at Freight Island Manchester, …

Honolulu Police Commission advances to 6 applicants for next HPD Chief

HONOLULU (Island News) — Six applicants for Honolulu’s next Chief of Police have advanced in the selection process, the Honolulu Police Commission announced on Tuesday. The commission expects to select a new chief on May 20. The commission said the six …

HHS declares health emergency for Hawaii after severe weather

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Island News) – The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has declared a Public Health Emergency for Hawaii to address the health impacts from the severe storms, flooding, landslides, and mudslides that struck the state …

Army Chief Gen Dwivedi gets Guard of Honour at USARPAC in Hawaii

Indian Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi was accorded a Guard of Honour at USARPAC in Hawaii, where he discussed bolstering defence ties and Indo-Pacific security. The visit follows Air Chief Marshal AP Singh’s recent trip to the US. General Upendra …

Registration opens for Hawaii’s A+ after-school care program

Registration for the Hawaii State Department of Education’s A+ after-school program opens Wednesday at 3 p.m. for the 2026–27 school year, with space filling quickly for students in grades K through 6.

Honolulu Zoo gets top honor as mayor eyes panda deal

The Honolulu Zoo has earned accreditation from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, a recognition given to less than 10% of zoos worldwide for meeting the highest standards in animal care, veterinary services, education, and safety.

Hawaii County Weather Forecast for April 22, 2026

Hilo Tonight: Mostly cloudy in the evening then becoming partly cloudy. Isolated showers. Lows 62 to 71 near the shore to 54 to 59 at 4000 feet. Light winds. Chance of rain 20 percent. Wednesday: Mostly sunny. Isolated showers in the afternoon. Highs …

‘For the love of it’ – Kate Courtney races Fuego XL at Sea Otter and blows away competition, while Hannah Otto reveals …

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Dept. of Health and Human Services declares public health emergency for Hawaii after March storms

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – On Tuesday, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. declared a Public Health Emergency (PHE) for the state of Hawaii. The declaration aims to address the health impacts caused by …

RKF Jr. declares public health emergency for Hawaii in wake of storms

REUTERS/JONATHAN ERNST / APRIL 21 U.S. Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. testifies before a House Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee on U.S. President Donald Trump’s budget request for the Department of Health and …

Hawaii-Set HGTV Show Hit With Disturbing Allegation

Reality TV News A recent episode of ‘Renovation Aloha’ showed the discovery of a Native Hawaiian burial site. HGTV’s Renovation Aloha is in hot water after choosing to broadcast the discovery of human remains on a property featured on the show.  ‘ …

Former Hawaii Governor George Ariyoshi, the 1st U.S. governor of Asian American descent, dies at 100

HONOLULU–Former Hawaii Governor George R. Ariyoshi — the nation’s first Asian American governor — has died at age 100. Ariyoshi, a Democrat who led the state from 1973 to 1986, died peacefully while surrounded by family on Sunday night, according to …

Hawaiian Airlines debuts changes to app and check-in system Wednesday

Former Hawaii Gov. George Ariyoshi, the 1st U.S. governor of Asian American descent, dies at 100

HONOLULU — Former Hawaii Gov. George R. Ariyoshi — the nation’s first Asian American governor — has died at age 100. Ariyoshi, a Democrat who led the state from 1973 to 1986, died peacefully while surrounded by family on Sunday night, according to …