Hawaiʻi Island is the only place in the state where a fee-simple house can still be had for less than $500,000. For the first six months of 2023, the median [...]

Spotting humpback whales in Hawaii can be a thrilling and rewarding experience. As these majestic creatures migrate to the warm waters of the islands during the winter months, there are [...]

August 1, 2023, 5:15 PM HST Update at 5:15 p.m. Aug. 1: The coastal flood statement for all of the Big Island issued during the weekend by the National Weather [...]

Honolulu’s Daniel K. Inouye International Airport is ranked among the worst airports in the U.S. in a 2022 survey of airports by JD Power. That, in spite of much charm [...]

Many regarding historic preservation and archaeological sites have actually been unnecessary. While it is understandable that Kiersten Faulkner and Mara Mulrooney take their position advocating for important historic and archaeological [...]

Story Links HONOLULU – Hawai'i women's soccer head coach Michele Nagamine announced the addition of transfer midfielder Chaima Khammar Monday.   Khammar will join the program for the [...]

HFA supports clients in addressing the labor shortage by providing embedded services and prioritizing staff growth through training and career development programs. Photo: courtesy of HFA LLCQ&A with: Chad BuckFounder, [...]

Humpback whale mother and calf swim in Hawaii’s ocean waters. (Photo: NOAA) The sun-kissed waters surrounding Hawaii’s picturesque islands hold a secret that captivates locals and tourists alike — the [...]

Lock will share information on the six pillars of brain health – Be Social, Engage Your Brain, Manage Stress, Ongoing Exercise, Restorative Sleep and Eat Right. (Pexels) Participants can learn [...]

We’re not sure what it is, but Hawaii restaurants closures seem to be worse than normal, with problems including pest infestations that are resulting in sudden red “closed” placards at [...]

The public can weigh in next month on whether state regulators should approve the proposed 37% increase. After years of financial uncertainty, a ferry service that provides a vital link [...]

Story Links IRVINE, Calif.—University of Hawai'i men's tennis player Andre Ilagan was one of eight outstanding student-athletes across The Big West to receive the conference's annual Service and [...]

The Kahe Power Plant– located above where H-1 ends and Farrington Highway begins its path up the Wai‘anae Coast – this year celebrates the 60th anniversary of its first turbine [...]

Visitors to Hawaii can play a crucial role in protecting humpback whales and contributing to their conservation efforts. By practicing responsible and sustainable behavior, visitors can ensure that their interactions [...]

July 30, 2023, 3:15 PM HST * Updated July 30, 8:04 PM Seth K. Waltjen Update on July 30 at 4:43 p.m.:Hawai’i Island police report that a Hawai’i Fire Department [...]

* Last week Tropical Storm Calvin passed south of the Hawaiian Islands. It was the first tropical storm of 2023 that’s come close to Hawaii, which resulted in some heavy [...]

In a very mixed message last week, which left us confused, Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA) said that June visitor arrivals were good, at 889 thousand. More troubling, however, was a [...]

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Story Links HONOLULU – The University of Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors began year two under head coach Timmy Chang with its first practice of 2023 fall camp [...]

Livingston “Jack” Wong says “putting our keiki in the center” is the key to running a successful educational institution. “I believe we have to do our best for our kids [...]

Everything you need to know about Kauaʻi’s most famous beaches and coastlines. From the truly picturesque Hanalei Bay on Kauaʻi’s northern shoreline to the postcard-perfect sands of Poīpʻu Beach down [...]

Sara Vogel, Hawaii CC Title IX Coordinator, is a Fulbright scholar for 2023-2024. For the past six years, Hawai‘i Community College‘s Title IX Coordinator Sara Vogel has supported survivors of [...]

Mahalo to Dagmara for sharing this striking Aloha Friday Photo with us. Dagmara’s photo was taken at Maui’s Wai’anapanapa State Park in August 2019. There are lots of places in [...]

In communication we had earlier today with Hawaiian Airlines, the company said that indeed schedule changes, as we suggested previously, will be required. Those are in order for the company [...]

The new law against hiring, supervising or contracting with relatives doesn’t apply to the Legislature or the court system. The Hawaii State Ethics Commission is delaying enforcing the state’s new [...]

Hawaii is the first state in the US to ban the sale of sunscreen containing the coral-harming chemicals oxybenzone and octinoxate, ushering in a new era of reef safe sunscreen. The [...]

July 23, 2023, 8:08 PM HST There was a 6.0 magnitude earthquake south of Fiji Sunday. The U.S. Geological Survey reported the earthquake occurred Sunday afternoon, with an epicenter with [...]

We are flying from Hawaii and back in a few weeks on United Airlines. However, this week’s news, reported first by FlightGlobal, has definitely caught our attention. The reason is, [...]

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Story Links HONOLULU – Hawai'i baseball head coach Rich Hill announced Tuesday the addition of Keith Zuniga to the coaching staff as the program's pitching coach.   Zuniga [...]

Photo courtesy of Nā Lei Aloha Foundation. One thing, among so many, that truly sets Hawaii apart is the Aloha State’s reverence for all things — and people. There are [...]

July 22, 2023, 3:20 PM HST * Updated July 22, 3:21 PM Kekoa Duguran A 32-year-old Big Island man has been arrested and charged with second-degree attempted murder in connection [...]

It’s been almost two years since the much-anticipated 230,000-square-foot Mauka Concourse at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport, pictured above, opened in August 2021. We were initially excited about it, but [...]

Honolulu City Council is looking for more explanation of online election glitches. The Hawaii Kai Neighborhood Board incumbent who asked for a re-vote after a series of computer glitches has [...]

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Photo: Jamm Aquino / Star-Advertiser Memorial Day offers the chance to honor military personnel who have died while serving in the U.S. Armed Forces. Observed on the final Monday of [...]

The $886 billion U.S. House-passed version of the Fiscal Year 2024 National Defense Authorization Act strengthens America’s national defense in the Indo-Pacific, according to U.S. Rep. Ed Case (HI-01). The [...]

University of Hawaii reported recently that the future of the beach at Hanauma Bay looks very troubling. It’s a reminder that over the past century, the islands of Oahu, Maui, [...]

Some industries, especially transportation, face unique challenges in weaning off fossil fuels. Aggressive action must be taken by all sectors of the state’s economy if Hawaii wants to achieve net-zero [...]

Story Links HONOLULU – Today, University of Hawai'i Athletics announced a new, long-term e-commerce partnership with Fanatics, a global digital sports platform, that will see Fanatics operate [...]

The USS Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor. (Photo: Star-Advertiser) In the early morning hours of December 7, 1941, the world was forever changed when the Japanese launched a surprise air [...]

Darcie Patlidzanov. Photo Courtesy: Hilton Hotels & Resorts Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikīkī Beach Resort and Hilton Waikōloa Village have announced the appointment of Darcie Patlidzanov as senior sales manager overseeing [...]

Mahalo to Marielle Weddle for sharing this Honolulu rainbow for Aloha Friday Photos. She tells us that she snapped this shot behind the Hilton Hawaiian Village in the Waikiki area [...]

Beat of Hawaii editors had the opportunity to fly three times recently on new planes Delta received from Airbus late last year. It would have been stellar if we had [...]

The University of Hawaii set a new record in grants received from the federal government, industry and nonprofit groups. Hundreds of millions of dollars have been distributed to support faculty, [...]

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Here’s what 41 football, baseball and golf pros with local ties are earning, including Kolten Wong, Tua Tagovailoa, Kirby Yates and Isiah Kiner-Falefa. Illustration: Sean Nakamura; Photo Illustration: Getty Images, [...]

Hilo Today: Partly sunny. Scattered showers in the morning, then isolated showers in the afternoon. Highs 82 to 88 near the shore to around 73 at 4000 feet. Northeast winds [...]

When there’s so much to see and do on a Hawaii vacation, one of the last things you want to do is to get a miserable sunburn. The Hawaiian sun [...]

We’re starting to hear from passengers about two severely delayed Hawaiian Airlines flights. One took place over the weekend while the other one took place just yesterday. New York to [...]