Peter Dames’ Journey From Music Enthusiast to CEO, S2E17
The CEO of Servco Pacific's consistent, ego-free approach has been crucial to his success. In this episode, we explore his journey, the influence of music teachers, and the importance of [...]
Police looking for escapee Ainakailani Akui : Big Island Now
November 2, 2023, 12:18 PM HST Ainakailani Akui. Photo Courtesy: Hawai‘i Police Department The Hawai‘i Police Department is currently searching for escapee Ainakailani Akui. He is 28 years old, 5-foot-eight-inches [...]
Maui travel update for November 2023
The devastating wildfires in August continue to have an affect on the island of Maui. Many residents are still understandably grieving and displaced. This week, all of West Maui, with [...]
Hawaii Sweepstakes Come Roaring Back
There was a lull in Hawaii sweepstakes compared with prior years. But that has apparently ended with a resurgence of free trips to Hawaii via these eight active Hawaii contests [...]
Beth Fukumoto: Protecting Our Rights Is Important. But We Have To Give A Little, Too
We can’t become so focused on what we’re owed that we forget to be good citizens. We talk a lot about rights. They’re at the center of most national debates. [...]
Four Rainbow Wahine To Compete in The AVCA Pairs Nationals
Story Links HUNTSVILLE, Ala. -- The University of Hawaii beach volleyball team will have two pairs compete at the AVCA Fall Collegiate Beach National Championships Friday to Sunday, [...]
Turning Hawai‘i’s Flowers into Glass Art You Can Wear
Glass artist Arlie Pemberton creates her jewelry with 2,200 degrees of heat. Photo: Aaron YoshinoArlie Pemberton’s collection of glass jewelry features earrings, necklaces, rings and lei designed to look like [...]
Police investigating terroristic threatening case at Hilo High School : Big Island Now
November 1, 2023, 12:11 PM HST Hawai‘i Police Department officers responded to Hilo High School Wednesday morning, after school officials received a call regarding an online threat made by an [...]
What’s Happening With Hawaii Drivers You Should Know About
We have all talked about the Aloha missing between Hawaii residents and visitors, but seldom about driver courtesy declining even between those who live here. Two surveys were conducted in [...]
Naka Nathaniel: It’s All About The Story
If we’re going to overcome the challenges in Hawaii, we need to save and share the stories of our kupuna. My teenager is a public radio nerd — we can’t [...]
Three Men’s Golfers Shoot Under Par At Kapolei Invitational
Story Links Live Scoring Round 1 Results KAPOLEI, O'ahu – A trio of University of Hawai'i [...]
Properties with Two Homes Are a Bright Spot in the Weak Real Estate Market
While high mortgage rates have priced a lot of potential homebuyers out of Hawaiʻi’s high-cost real estate market, some new financing options are available for anyone buying a property with [...]
Man charged in machete robbery, car theft : Big Island Now
October 31, 2023, 1:06 PM HST Keone Balai. Photo Courtesy: Prosecuting Attorney A Hilo man, 40-year-old Keone Balai, has been arrested and charged in relation to a robbery involving a [...]
Updated: Five Hawaii Flight Diversions In Recent Days Rattle Nerves
There have now been two four more Hawaii flight diversions since we reported on United Airlines Flight 1724 on Saturday. That makes five since last Thursday in total. We learned [...]
Denby Fawcett: The Importance Of Salvaging Even Small Items From Lahaina’s Ruins
A Buddha statue, a wooden trellis and a graduation photo are among the intact treasures found in the rubble. Material objects — both museum quality and beloved family heirlooms — pulled from [...]
Rainbow Warriors Head To Reno For Match-Up With Nevada
Story Links HONOLULU – The University of Hawai'i football team will be in search of its first conference victory when it travels to the Silver State for the [...]
Police seeking Ocean View woman wanted for questioning : Big Island Now
October 30, 2023, 3:51 PM HST Shawna Tidwell. Photo Courtesy: Hawai‘i Police Department Hawai‘i Island police are requesting the public’s assistance in locating 40-year-old Shawna Tidwell of Ocean View, who [...]
Bright Lights Shine Despite Hawaii Visitors Latest Decline
Hawaii visitor arrivals and spending have been on the decline for the past two consecutive months when compared to 2022. That’s bad news for Hawaii but may be good news [...]
Hawaii’s Emergency Management Agency Struggles To Fill Many Key Jobs
About 45% of HIEMA’s civil service jobs are vacant, forcing the agency to use temporary and exempt employees to fill in. Nearly half of the civil service positions in the [...]
Hawaiian Airlines Diamond Head Classic Tickets On Sale Now
Story Links HONOLULU – Tickets for the 2023 Hawaiian Airlines Diamond Head Classic are now on sale. The eight-team tournament will be held December 21, [...]
Meet the developer building quality homes for local residents
Each ProsPac project revolves around livability and creating quality homes within reach for kamaʻāina families. Known for idyllic conditions and an incomparable welcoming spirit, Honolulu is among the world’s most [...]
Big Island Now poll no. 34: Where is the spookiest place on the Big Island? : Big Island Now
Madam Pele captured in smoke. File photo by Ben Gaddis. While Halloween for some is about candy, parties and costumes, the holiday is also a time of heightened awareness of [...]
These Hawaii Planes Facing Two FAA Airworthiness Directives
Two pending directives could impact United Airlines and their Hawaii flights, which are an important fleet to the islands. The two airworthiness directives are being proposed by the FAA, including [...]
The Sunshine Blog: Zoomed Out, Wahiawa Moolah, And Someone Doesn’t Like Us
Short takes, outtakes, our takes and other stuff you should know about public information, government accountability and ethical leadership in Hawaii. Musical chairs: Well, it’s official. Dennis Jung is no [...]
Women’s Volleyball Wins Fifth-Straight With Sweep at Cal State Bakersfield
Next Match: Cal Poly 11/3/2023 | 7:00 P.M. HT Spectrum OC16 Nov. 03 (Fri) / 7:00 P.M. HT Cal Poly History BAKERSFIELD, [...]
























