Kaimana Brummel on the Power of Community and Kuleana, S2E14
Kaimana Brummel has long been a bridge builder, but in the aftermath of the Maui wildfires, that role took on a new life as she helped connect organizations and displaced [...]
Maui Wildfires – Everything You Need to Know
MATTHEW THAYER / THE MAUI NEWS VIA AP The Honolulu Star-Advertiser extends a heartfelt invitation to join us in offering kokua to our Maui neighbors. Visit this link to donate. [...]
Hawaii County Weather Forecast for September 21, 2023 : Big Island Now
Hilo Today: Partly sunny with scattered showers. Highs 80 to 87 near the shore to 65 to 73 at 4000 feet. North winds up to 15 mph shifting to the [...]
Accessibility For Hawaii Flights | Here’s What’s About To Change
Flights to Hawaii are some of the most challenging for anyone with physical issues or for those who require a wheelchair. But things are about to change and the first [...]
The Sunshine Blog: Trump On The Ballot
Short takes, outtakes, our takes and other stuff you should know about public information, government accountability and ethical leadership in Hawaii. Vote GOP: Donald Trump is the first candidate to [...]
Swim & Dive Welcomes Chris Grimmett-Norris to Coaching Staff
Story Links HONOLULU – The Hawai'i swimming and diving programs announced the addition of Chris Grimmett-Norris to the staff as an assistant coach Tuesday. "I am thrilled [...]
Hawai‘i’s Sustainability Heroes: Elemental Excelerator
The climate-tech accelerator helps fund food, energy and transportation solutions in Hawai‘i and around the world. Photo: Aaron YoshinoElemental Excelerator, a global clean technology accelerator based in downtown Honolulu, aims [...]
Update: police find ‘at risk’ woman : Big Island Now
September 20, 2023, 1:21 PM HST * Updated September 20, 1:24 PM Marissa Todd. Photo Courtesy: Hawai‘i Police Department 1:24 p.m. update: Marissa Todd has been located in Hilo in [...]
Hawaii Hotels Up 58% As State Seeks More Visitors
When it comes to Hawaii hotel pricing, there is a big gap in terms of wanting visitors to return and making it financially attractive to do so. As exceptional nightly [...]
Indigenous Peoples Are Being Excluded From A Global Pool Of Climate Cash
The U.N. says the world is spending trillions on climate action and only a fraction is going to Indigenous communities. Editor’s note: This story by senior staff writer Anita Hofschneider is reprinted [...]
Rainbow Wahine Embark On Big West Road Trip
Story Links HONOLULU — The University of Hawai'i women's soccer team embarks on its first Big West road trip of the season to face Cal State Fullerton on [...]
Number of Homes for Sale Goes Up in Some Parts of O‘ahu
The rise in interest rates since March 2022 has curtailed the number of homes sold in Hawai‘i. Nonetheless, there is still a demand for homes and condos on Oʻahu and [...]
High bacteria count notification issued for Pine Trees beach on Big Island : Big Island Now
September 19, 2023, 5:08 PM HST The public is advised that a high bacteria count notification has been issued for Pine Trees beach on the Big Island. The Hawai‘i Department [...]
Are You One Of These Visitors That Hawaii Wants?
Hawaii has just awarded a new two-year agreement to help attract far-less-likely to visit tourists to the islands. The contract is the first of its type in more than three [...]
Lahaina Residents Can Return To Their Burned Properties Soon. But Is The Air Safe?
Some health experts say the state and county should be more cautious in their approach. With less than a week before Maui County begins letting fire survivors back to their [...]
Rainbow Warriors Close Out Non-Conference Slate
Story Links HONOLULU – The University of Hawai'i football team closes out the non-conference portion of its schedule with a home game against New Mexico State, [...]
What is the Proper Spelling and Pronunciation: Lahaina or Lāhainā?
Two Hawaiian language experts and other sources say the proper spelling and pronunciation doesn’t include diacritical marks. Photo: courtesy of CanvaTwo ways of pronouncing and spelling the historic town of [...]
Police search for missing 64-year-old man last seen in Hilo : Big Island Now
September 18, 2023, 7:07 PM HST * Updated September 18, 7:10 PM Pill Hwan Cha. Photo Courtesy. The Hawai’i Police Department is looking for the public’s help in locating a [...]
Hawaii News: Lahaina Banyan Tree Showing Signs of Life + Volcano Eruption Stops
In this brief news round up we have some good news and some not-so-good news, depending on how you view it. Lahaina Banyan Tree Shows Signs of Life Photo credit [...]
Petition To Delay Reopening West Maui October 8 Under Way
A petition gaining thousands of signors seeks to delay the reopening of West Maui. As you know, after much wavering, Hawaii’s governor set October 8 as the date on which [...]
The Actions Of Hawaii’s Youth Will Determine Its Future
They can start by volunteering to do work in the community, or partner with a nonprofit to start an event. For the youth of Hawaii, global issues have always been [...]
Rainbow Wahine Run Away with Chaminade Invitational Title
Story Links Chaminade Invitational Results HONOLULU – The Hawai'i women's cross country team picked up its second straight win to [...]
Eat Pono: From a Child’s Questions to a Sustainability Movement
Candes Gentry and her son Poet co-authored a cookbook that inspired a fund supporting community initiatives for nutritious, sustainable, and locally sourced food. Candes and Poet Gentry taste-test recipes from [...]
Gov. Green links Lāhainā fires to climate change during UN Sustainable Development Goals Summit : Big Island Now
Hawai’i Gov. Josh Green spoke Sunday at the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals Summit in New York, delivering a message about the destructive impact that climate change is having in the state. [...]
$50 Hawaii Visitor “Climate Impact Fee” Re-dubbed After Lahaina Fire
We said previously that the $50 Green Fee (named now after Hawaii Governor Josh Green), once called the “Visitor Impact Fee” would be back, and apparently there’s no better time [...]
























