Reform-Minded Legislators Have Plenty Of Weapons — They’re Called Rules
Lawmakers don’t need leadership positions, just knowledge and guts, to dramatically change how the next session plays out. “Many legislators don’t understand the power they actually have.” So said the [...]
Women’s Volleyball Earns the No. 2 Seed in the Big West Championship
Story Links IRVINE, Calif.—The field for the inaugural 2023 Outrigger Big West Women's Volleyball Championship is set. With Saturday's win over Long Beach State, the University of Hawai'i [...]
Climate actions centered on Indigenous knowledge can improve resilience : Big Island Now
Climate change in Hawaiʻi and the Pacific Islands worsens inequities and threatens unique island ecosystems, cultural resources, human health, livelihoods, the built environment, and access to clean water and healthy [...]
Turbulence Sparks NTSB Flight Rules After Incidents Include Hawaii
Before airline turbulence was in the news to the degree it has been in the past year, NTSB had already published a safety research report on preventing air turbulence injuries. That led [...]
The Civil Beat Editorial Board Interview: UH Economists Sumner La Croix And Carl Bonham
The economists say Maui’s economy appears to be in better shape than anticipated, and they don’t expect Japanese visitors to return to pre-pandemic levels anytime this decade. Editor’s note: The Civil [...]
Rainbow Warriors Set Another Record to Close Out SMU Invite
Story Links SMU Invitational Day 3 Results DALLAS – For the second time this week, the Hawaii men set a [...]
Hawai‘i Could Fix Its Housing Crisis
I think the lack of housing is our No. 1 problem. I and my staff have covered the issue in many ways over the years and we will continue to [...]
Big Island volunteers collect gift-filled shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child : Big Island Now
Monday, in the parking lot at Living Stones Church in Kailua-Kona, more than 20 volunteers gathered to collect brightly colored shoeboxes, filled with Christmas gifts and necessities, to ship to [...]
Shrinking Spaces, Soaring Discontent Includes “Mini” Lavatories on Hawaii Flights
If your next flight is anything like our last one, you’ll find the lavatory more than a bit cramped. It isn’t your imagination or that you’re getting bigger. Instead, all [...]
House Group: Monitor For Contamination, But Also Restore Lahaina Wetlands
Testifiers lauded the idea, but the working group’s draft recommendations will require additional funding. In its draft report, the state House’s interim Environmental Remediation Working Group says more money is [...]
More Program Top 10s Highlight Day Two at SMU
Story Links SMU Invitational - Day 2 Results DALLAS – The Hawai'i men's and women's swimming and diving teams turned [...]
My Job Is Teaching the Next Generation of Voyagers
Bonnie Kahape‘a-Tanner helped found the Kānehūnāmoku Voyaging Academy, which uses a double-hulled sailing canoe in its Hawaiian culture programs. Photo: Nicholas SmithName: Bonnie Kahape‘a-TannerJob: Founder and Project Director, Kānehūnāmoku Voyaging [...]
Update: 17-year-old runaway from Kea‘au located in good health : Big Island Now
November 17, 2023, 4:25 PM HST * Updated November 17, 4:26 PM Aiden Bowers Update at 4:25 p.m. Nov. 17: Big Island police report that 17-year-old Aiden Bowers, who was [...]
Aloha Friday Photo: Brunch view from Waikiki’s Royal Hawaiian
Mahalo to Christian Bessey for sending this interesting Waikiki shot for Aloha Friday Photos. Christian tells us that this was his view for brunch from the Royal Hawaiian Resort. It’s [...]
Review: United Airlines Hawaii Economy/Economy Plus. Comfort In The Friendly Skies?
Beat of Hawaii flew round trip between Hawaii and the mainland last week on United. Here’s what we found on United Airlines’ Hawaii economy and Economy Plus offerings. Both flights [...]
The Fate Of The North Shore’s Airfield Is Once Again Up In The Air
State transportation officials warn they will have to close Dillingham Airfield if negotiations with the Army, which owns the land, are unsuccessful. Dillingham Airfield, a popular North Shore destination for [...]
Men’s Basketball Trounces Niagara To Move To 2-0
Next Game: Northern Arizona 11/21/2023 | 8:30 p.m. Spectrum Sports ESPN Honolulu Nov. 21 (Tue) / 8:30 p.m. Northern Arizona History [...]
Peter Ho on Leadership, Philanthropy and Investing in People, S2E18
Bank of Hawai‘i's chairman, president and CEO shares insights into his family legacy, career path, and the bank's commitment to its employees and the community. Photo: Chavonnie RamosIn this podcast [...]
Water preparedness for extended power outages : Big Island Now
The Department of Water Supply, County of Hawai‘i, requires a significant amount of dependable electricity to move approximately 25 million gallons of water each day and deliver it to more [...]
Hawaii Cyber Deals Start: Surf The 50% Savings Wave Now
With Thanksgiving fast approaching, the excitement builds for the highly anticipated 2024 Hawaii deals on airfare and accommodations. Today, we’re back presenting our annual predictions, backed by our track record [...]
Couch-Surfing Housing Program Promoted By Maui County Faces Hurdles
Potential tax liabilities for hosts and evolving housing options are obstacles to participation. A Maui County pilot program aimed at encouraging people to temporarily open their homes to residents displaced [...]
Gallagher Qualifies for Olympic Trials at SMU Time Trials
Story Links DALLAS – Senior Timothy Gallagher qualified for the U.S. Olympic Swimming Trials in the 200 meter backstroke Wednesday at the SMU Invitational Long Course [...]
A Collector’s-Eye View: Jordan Schnitzer on David Hockney
Opening Nov. 17 at the Honolulu Museum of Art is David Hockney: Perspective Should Be Reversed, Prints from the Collections of Jordan D. Schnitzer and His Family Foundation. It is [...]
Big Island police investigating after man apparently shoots, kills self with rifle at Kona storage facility : Big Island Now
November 15, 2023, 9:12 PM HST A man who was living in a rented storage unit apparently shot and killed himself Wednesday afternoon at a Kailua-Kona storage rental facility. The [...]
“Tasting Kauai” at Koloa Rum Company
Perhaps you’ve been to a wine tasting, but have you ever been to a rum tasting? You can do just that in Kauai at Koloa Rum Company. It’s a fun [...]
























