‘Amazing trajectory’: Hawaii film industry rebounding with more movies in the islands

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – Momentum is building in Hawaii’s film and television industry, with the state poised to provide long-awaited tax breaks and major new productions in the works. The projects include Disney’s live-action Moana, which HNN caught a …

Hawaii Guard Strengthens Wildfire Response With Operation Hoʻopauahi

HONOLULU – As Hawaii enters another wildfire season, the Hawaii National Guard has launched Operation Hoʻopauahi 2026, an annual mission that prepares Army aviation assets to support county, state and federal partners in responding to wildfires across the …

In Hawaii, more than 100 people embraced Orthodoxy at an ROCOR parish

2824 17:05 1 Author: News More than 60 Americans are currently undergoing preparation for future baptism. The Orthodox parish of the Iveron Icon of the Mother of God (ROCOR) in Kailua, Hawaii, has reported a record increase in parishioners. According to …

Hawaii economy remains resilient despite inflation

Hawaii’s economy should maintain mild growth this year, according to a new state forecast that notes recent spikes in inflation and personal income. The Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism published its latest quarterly report …

Hawaii governor extends solar tax credit for ongoing projects

Hawaii Gov. Josh Green on Friday signed an executive order preserving solar tax credits for 2026 amid fears that a state tax law amending the incentives could imperil more than $400 million of ongoing projects. Lawmakers last month passed a law that …

Chinese millionaire faces deportation despite $100M Hawaii real estate investment

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – A Chinese millionaire who has invested more than $100 million in Hawaii real estate is fighting deportation by the U.S. government, claiming he fears retaliation for supporting democracy while officials say he smuggled aliens and …

Native Hawaiian group to manage Ritz-Carlton Turtle Bay ag land

COURTESY HOST HOTELS & RESORTS The land mauka of the Ritz-Carlton Turtle Bay Resort will be leased and managed by Ono Small Pua‘a, a new venture created by Hui Ku Maoli Ola, a native plant nursery and restoration organization specializing in native …

Honolulu launches centralized hub for homelessness efforts

A new online command center that will coordinate homelessness efforts across the City and County of Honolulu is up and running. This coincides with last week’s opening of the new headquarters for the city’s Department of Community Services in …

Hawaii to Open First Foreign Office in Ilocos Norte to Boost Economic, Cultural Ties

The State of Hawaii is set to establish its first foreign office in Ilocos Norte, a development expected to strengthen cooperation in trade, investment, tourism, and workforce development between the province and one of the largest hubs of Ilocano migrants …

High surf warning in effect as powerful south swell hits Hawaii

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – A high surf warning remains in effect as a powerful south swell brings dangerous waves to south-facing shores across the state. The warning is in effect until 6 a.m. Tuesday, and the National Weather Service said surf could reach …

Hawaii County Weather Forecast for June 16, 2026

Hilo Rest Of Tonight: Mostly cloudy with scattered showers. Lows 63 to 71 near the shore to around 58 at 4000 feet. North winds up to 10 mph shifting to the northwest after midnight. Chance of rain 50 percent. Tuesday: Partly sunny with scattered showers …

How Hawaiian Airlines is coping with rising energy costs

Even with the recent news of the U.S. and Iran reaching an initial deal to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, concerns of oil and fuel costs continue to dominate headlines. Energy cost concerns are especially acute here in Hawaiʻi, where flying …

ShortCourt tennis gains popularity in Hawaii

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – A new racket sport is gaining popularity in Hawaii. It’s called ShortCourt Red Ball Tennis and is designed to be more of a social and educational experience than traditional tennis. The Hawaii Pacific section of the U.S. Tennis …

New Honolulu sewer fee structure to reward lower water use

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – Oahu residents are being encouraged to conserve water and take advantage of assistance programs as sewer rate changes take effect next month. The City and County of Honolulu’s Department of Environmental Services said a new sewer …

Honolulu Lifeguards perform 276 rescues during High Surf Warning

Hawaii County Surf Forecast for June 16, 2026

Forecast for Big Island Windward and Southeast Shores Tonight Tuesday Surf Surf PM AM AM PM North Facing 0-2 1-3 1-3 0-2 East Facing 1-3 1-3 0-2 0-2 South Facing 10-15 10-14 10-14 9-12 TONIGHT Weather Sunny until 6 PM, then partly cloudy. Isolated showers …

Hawaii ID issue shows interoperability matters as digital IDs scale

By Albert Roux, EVP Product for Microblink Travelers at Hawaii airports recently experienced delays because valid state-issued IDs could not be reliably scanned. Frustrated passengers were pulled aside for additional screening. Security lines slowed, and …

‘Eye for an eye’: How Captain Cook met his bloody end in Hawaii

Beneath the sprawling, gnarled branches of a kiawe tree in Hawaii’s pristine Kealakekua Bay, an X lies carved into an otherwise unassuming rock face. But there’s no buried treasure to be found here. This X marks the spot where Captain James Cook …

5-Ingredient Hawaiian Macaroni Salad Recipe

Hawaii-style macaroni salad, lovingly called mac salad by those who enjoy it on the regular, is a popular side dish commonly found in restaurants, plate lunch places, bakeries, markets, and homes throughout Hawaii. You’ll often find a round scoop of …