Fewer Choices To Hawaii As United Joins Herd On New Planes
United Airlines announced buying a large group of new Airbus A321 jets today. 60 more planes will be added to those they already have on order. The point is, they [...]
Could West Maui’s Old Cane Haul Road Have Helped More People Escape The Fire?
A longstanding project to convert the alternate path into a paved trail and evacuation route has been stuck in “perpetual planning.” On Aug. 8, as scores of people got stuck [...]
Sverduk Sets New Scoring Record At Pat Harbottle Invite
Story Links Live Scoring Final Results TACOMA, Wash. – University of Hawai'i sophomore Emiko Sverduk set [...]
What to Do When Your Company’s HR Records Have Been Destroyed
A step-by-step guide for rebuilding when you’ve lost everything, or preparing before another disaster strikes. Photo: RLT_Images/DigitalVision Vectors via Getty ImagesThe Maui wildfires devastated local companies, and for entrepreneurs and [...]
Hawai‘i County conducts park rules enforcement at Honl’s Beach : Big Island Now
October 3, 2023, 3:44 PM HST Honl’s Beach. Photo Courtesy: County of Hawai‘i Earlier today, the Hawaiʻi County Department of Parks and Recreation, in coordination with the Hawaiʻi Police Department, [...]
Take me there Tuesday: Menehune Fishpond Overlook at Hule’ia National Wildlife Refuge
Photo credit to Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA) / Daeja Fallas As you’re planning your sightseeing for Kauai, you’ll want to add the view of the Menehune Pond in the Hule’ia [...]
Lightning Strike on Plane Causes Hawaiian Airlines Diversion
On Sunday, Hawaiian Airlines Flight 5 from Las Vegas to Honolulu departed normally, albeit 90 minutes late for unknown reasons. But that wasn’t even the beginning of the flight’s problems. [...]
The Sunshine Blog: City Council Members Are South Korea Bound
Short takes, outtakes, our takes and other stuff you should know about public information, government accountability and ethical leadership in Hawaii. Hey, Seoul sister: Five members of the Honolulu City [...]
Song Tied For 11th After First Day of Harbottle Invite
Story Links TACOMA, Wash. – University of Hawai'i sophomore Wendy Song is tied for 11th place after the first two rounds of the Pat Lesser Harbottle [...]
Top 10 Species You’re Likely to Spot While Snorkeling in Hawai‘i
Over 7,000 species of marine plants and animals live in Hawai‘i’s waters, and for snorkelers, some are easier to spot than others. Before diving any deeper, a few guidelines: Avoid [...]
Police find wanted woman Kira Lazar : Big Island Now
October 2, 2023, 3:35 PM HST Kira Lazar. Photo Courtesy: Hawai‘i Police Department Thirty-two-year-old Kira Lazar of Ocean View, who was previously wanted for questioning in two criminal investigations, was [...]
Review: Kona Coffee Purveyors Waikiki
This is a place we keep returning to in Honolulu and wanted to share it with you. It’s also our next installment of Jeff’s Picks. Kona Coffee Purveyors (KCP) at [...]
Some Lahaina Families Are Torn Between Distance Learning And Schools
The state’s distance learning program faced overwhelming demand in August. What will happen now that students can go back to schools in Lahaina? With Lahaina schools set to reopen in [...]
Rainbow Wahine Fall Short Against UC Irvine
Next Game: at CSU Bakersfield 10/5/2023 | 4:00 P.M. HT Oct. 05 (Thu) / 4:00 P.M. HT at CSU Bakersfield History WAIPAHU, O'ahu — The [...]
Police seeking runaway Tristen Denis-Silva : Big Island Now
October 1, 2023, 1:15 PM HST The Hawai’i Police Department is looking for 17-year-old Tristen Denis-Silva who was reported as a runaway. Photo courtesy. Hawai‘i Island police are asking for [...]
Hawaii Wildfire-Fighting Force Eyes Eightfold Increase In Funding
Purchasing new firefighting vehicles and drastically reducing fuel for fires reduction would be priorities. The state Division of Forestry and Wildlife is preparing to ask lawmakers for more than $24 [...]
Dalisay, Snyder Compete at ITA All-American Championships
Story Links TULSA, Okla.—University of Hawai'i men's tennis players Diego Dalisay and Quinn Snyder opened the ITA All-American Championships' pre-qualifying Round of 256 with victories at the Michael [...]
Savor the Season with Big Island Candies!
Familiar Flavors; Innovative Indulgences Since 1977, Big Island Candies has been crafting Hawaii’s finest cookies, chocolates and confections. Many of our signature shortbreads have featured chocolate, such as our iconic [...]
Mauna Loa Volcano Eruption and Lava Flow in 2022
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UAzAN-tbeYs UPDATE: 3:30 p.m. Fissure No. 3 continues to remain active with fountains of lava between 50 and 100 feet high, according to scientists at the Hawaiian Volcano [...]
Hawaiʻi Statewide Outdoor Warning Siren System test scheduled for Monday : Big Island Now
October 1, 2023, 2:30 AM HST The monthly test of the all-hazard Statewide Outdoor Warning Siren System is scheduled for Monday at 11:45 a.m. The siren test will be coordinated [...]
Hawaii Airports Rank Worst in US After Billions Spent
Under the terrible management of the Hawaii Department of Transportation, and still without an airport authority as found in nearly every other state in the US, Hawaii’s two largest airports [...]
Hotel Doors Are Shutting For Some Lahaina Fire Victims
Homeless people and those who can’t prove their eligibility are being told to leave as Safe Harbor program ends. Hundreds of Lahaina fire victims being housed in hotels are being [...]
How Servco Prepares the Next Generation of Leaders
If HBO’s popular series “Succession” has taught us anything, it’s that poorly planned leadership transitions are riddled with drama and risk. These decisions can be daunting, and its impacts can [...]
4 Tips for Enjoying Your Hawaii Vacation
Kapaa, Kauai. Photo: Harrie B. Hawaiʻi is known for its beautiful landscapes and friendly people, but it’s important to recognize things may not always go as planned – even in [...]