Women’s Basketball Hosts Rainbow Wahine Showdown
Story Links HONOLULU — The University of Hawai'i women's basketball team's first homestand of the season continues with the three-day Rainbow Wahine Showdown. The Rainbow Wahine (1-3) open the Thanksgiving [...]
New CEO at OHA Explains Why She Took the Job and Her Goals for Serving the Native Hawaiian Lāhui
Stacy Kealohalani Ferreira joined the Office of Hawaiian Affairs on Nov. 1 after serving as budget chief for the state Senate and in several roles at Kamehameha Schools. Photo: courtesy [...]
Weekly DUI stats: 16 arrested on Big Island roads : Big Island Now
November 23, 2023, 2:00 PM HST During the week of Nov. 13 through Nov. 19, Hawai‘i Island police arrested 16 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant. Five [...]
Mastering The Art Of Thrifty Hawaii Travel | 2024 Edition
It’s time to plan your 2024 Hawaii vacation while making the most of your hard-earned money. Embarking on your long-awaited trip to Hawaii requires strategic planning to outsmart sky-high travel [...]
Beth Fukumoto: Feeling Like You Don’t Belong? Try High School Sports
Football and other sports can serve as an antidote to alienation and negative health and emotional consequences. High school sports are a quintessential community experience. They bring together neighbors, families, [...]
Men’s Basketball Heads To Palm Springs For The Acrisure Invitational
Story Links HONOLULU— The University of Hawai'i men's basketball team heads to the mainland for the first time this year when it travels to Palm Springs, Calif., for the Acrisure Invitational, [...]
Honolulu Museum of Art Is Enjoying a Renaissance of Engagement
Attendance is up 70% from pre-pandemic years – and this time more locals than tourists are coming for the exhibitions and events. Photo: courtesy of HoMAHalona Norton-Westbrook and her team [...]
Humpback whales return to Kona waters : Big Island Now
Just offshore by Royal Kona Resort, guests aboard the Artemis with Hawaiian Adventures Kona caught a glimpse of a young humpback whale on Tuesday. “From the first time we saw [...]
Hawaiian Thanksgiving Celebration Predates Pilgrims
Here is a Hawaii Thanksgiving trivia question to start the 4-day weekend. Who declared Thanksgiving a holiday first? Your choices are Abraham Lincoln or King Kamehameha III. If you guessed [...]
How Are Global Powers Engaging With The Pacific? These 5 Maps Provide A Glimpse
The U.S. and other countries have rolled out initiatives to improve relationships in the region and counter China. But it’s difficult to know who is doing what, and where. After [...]
Men’s Basketball Remains Unbeaten With Win Over NAU
Next Game: vs. UT Rio Grande Valley 11/24/2023 | 3:00 P.M. HT CBS 1500 Nov. 24 (Fri) / 3:00 P.M. HT vs. UT Rio Grande [...]
Department of Labor and Industrial Relations
New Videos Promote Understanding of Civil Rights in Hawai‘i Posted on Nov 21, 2023 in News HAWAI‘I CIVIL RIGHTS COMMISSIONKomikina Pono Kīwila O Hawaiʻi JOSH GREEN, M.D.GOVERNOR MARCUS L. KAWATACHIEXECUTIVE [...]
Maui Nonprofit Aims to Return Displaced Families to Their Affordable Homes
A community land trust is one way to provide affordable housing for Lahaina families that lost their homes to the Aug. 8 wildfires. A community land trust is a nonprofit [...]
Big Island police seek runaway Kingston Rikar : Big Island Now
November 21, 2023, 4:04 PM HST Kingston Rikar. Photo Courtesy: Hawai‘i Police Department Hawai‘i Island police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating 15-year-old Kingston Rikar who was reported [...]
Take me there Tuesday: Big Island Candies in Hilo
When you are exploring Hilo, a tasty stop to check out is Big Island Candies. This Hilo spot is the Big Island Candies’ flagship location. (See this link for a [...]
Hawaiian Air Evolution: Economy + Extra Comfort Take New Flight Paths
A fascinating marketing pivot is occurring at Hawaii’s bellwether airline that includes the first-ever amenity kit for economy passengers. Last month, we first reported that Hawaiian would unveil amenity kits [...]
Halawa Prison Electrical Problems Leave Inmates Sitting In The Dark
The Department of Public Safety is trying to determine the scope of the problem, and what it will take to fix it. Electrical problems at the state’s largest prison have [...]
Rainbow Wahine Celebrate Season, Seniors at Annual Banquet
Story Links HONOLULU—The University of Hawai'i women's volleyball team held its annual awards banquet on Sunday at the Japanese Cultural Center's Generations Ballroom. The Rainbow Wahine celebrated its [...]
ProsPac Gifts Over $200,000 to Local Nonprofits
ProsPac, a boutique real estate development firm, was established in Honolulu with a desire to create a brighter future for the people of Hawai‘i. As a demonstration of its commitment, [...]
High surf advisory for north-facing Big Island shores in effect till Tuesday morning : Big Island Now
November 20, 2023, 5:07 PM HST A high surf advisory is in effect till Tuesday at 6 a.m. for north-facing shores of Hawai‘i Island. Large breaking waves of 12 to [...]
Powerful Doobie Brothers’ Tribute to Maui: ‘Lahaina’ Music Video Unleashed
The iconic Doobie Brothers, have just released their latest music video entitled “Lahaina.” A deeply heartfelt collaboration with other legendary musicians. It was done to generate support for Maui following [...]
Spectrum Seeks To Move Lahaina Fire Case To Honolulu Court
The notice of removal, if allowed to stand, would avoid a Maui jury and could lead to an exodus of cases from the island that has suffered most. The vast [...]
Rainbow Wahine Fall To Idaho In Bank Of Hawai‘i Classic Finale
Next Game: Air Force 11/24/2023 | 2:30 p.m. HT Nov. 24 (Fri) / 2:30 p.m. HT Air Force History HONOLULU — The University of Hawai'i [...]
Big Island Now Poll No. 37: Will you be among Black Friday shoppers on the Big Island this year? : Big Island Now
November 20, 2023, 2:00 AM HST Shopper. Photo Courtesy: Pexels Thanksgiving is this Thursday, which means Black Friday — the retail event of the year — is almost upon us. [...]
Cracking The Code: Affordable Hawaii Flights in 2024
Figuring the optimal time to purchase tickets and visit Hawaii remains intriguing, largely influenced by the dynamic interplay of supply, demand, and competition in 2024. Discover some encouraging news below [...]
























