Delta Air Lines Doubles Down On Hawaii
Delta Airlines is expanding its Hawaii presence with new flights starting in October between Honolulu and Tokyo International, aka Haneda (HND). The airline also announced that it contributed $250,000 to [...]
New Congressional Probe Targets Hawaiian Electric Over Deadly Maui Fires
Republicans in the House have announced two separate investigations into the Aug. 8 fire that killed at least 115 people in Lahaina. The House Energy and Commerce Committee announced Thursday [...]
New-Look XC Squad Opens Season Saturday
Story Links HONOLULU – The Hawai'i women's cross country team opens its season on Saturday morning by hosting the 22nd annual Big Wave Invitational at Kahuku Golf Course. [...]
Department of Labor and Industrial Relations
State Partners with U.S. DOL & USPS to Offer ID Proofing for Unemployment Insurance Claims Posted on Aug 30, 2023 in News DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS JOSH GREEN, [...]
3rd annual ‘Fill a Police Cruiser Food Drive’ supports Hawaiʻi Island Food Basket, Maui Food Bank : Big Island Now
August 31, 2023, 2:30 AM HST The 3rd Annual “Fill a Police Cruiser Food Drive” event will be held at the Kailua-Kona Costco warehouse parking lot from 10 a.m. to [...]
Flights to Maui starting at $82 one-way on Hawaiian Airlines
Hawaiian Airlines is encouraging visitors to travel to Maui with fares starting at $82 one-way, which is $164 round-trip. Here’s a sampling of one-way fares: Los Angeles to Maui (OGG) [...]
$82 Hawaiian Airlines | Maui Visitors Needed Now Sale
Bellwether Hawaiian Airlines is the latest airline to move in support of Maui’s economy following the devastating fires earlier this month. If visitors don’t return to all areas of Maui [...]
Maui Senator To Resign Amid Questions Over Possible Conflict Of Interest
State Sen. Gil Keith-Agaran didn’t give a reason for his plans to resign at the end of October. Hawaii Sen. Gil Keith-Agaran, who has faced public criticism about his role [...]
Hawai‘i and Saint Mary’s To Play Charity Exhibition For Maui Relief
Story Links HONOLULU — The University of Hawai'i and Saint Mary's College men's basketball programs will play a charity exhibition game on Friday, Oct. 20 at the SimpliFi [...]
If You Had a Mortgaged Home Destroyed on Maui, Any Relief on Payments May Be Just Temporary
Here are the options for people who can’t live in their homes anymore, but still owe money on the mortgage. Temporary relief from mortgage payments is being offered on homes [...]
UH-Hilo men’s soccer voted No. 9 in preseason PacWest coaches poll : Big Island Now
August 30, 2023, 2:30 AM HST The University of Hawai‘i at Hilo men’s soccer team has been voted No. 9 in the Pacific West Conference preseason coaches poll. (Anthony Akau/UH-Hilo [...]
Hawaii cultural festivals and special events for September, October, November, December 2023
Aloha Festivals Royal Court (2022) Photo by Aloha Festivals Hawaii’s cultural events and festivals are making a comeback for 2023 with several returning after a pandemic break. Checking out one [...]
40%-Off Code | Alaska Airlines Return to Maui Sale
Alaska Airlines has long played an oversized role in Hawaii community care. That is continuing following the tragic Lahaina fire earlier this month. Today, they announced a 40% coupon code [...]
Wastewater Exec Milton Choy Gets 3 1/2 Years In Prison In Bribery Case
Choy was involved in several bribery cases but was only charged in one after cooperating with federal prosecutors. A Honolulu contractor who bribed former Maui County officials and at least [...]
Have you considered a corporate trustee for your estate?
“There are so many reasons why people should consider naming a corporate trustee instead of a family member for their personal trust. It’s something we’ve all heard about or experienced [...]
Hawaii County Surf Forecast for August 29, 2023 : Big Island Now
Forecast for Big Island Windward and Southeast Shores Today Wednesday Surf Surf AM PM AM PM North Facing 1-3 1-3 1-3 1-3 East Facing 2-4 2-4 3-5 3-5 South Facing [...]
Maui’s Fire And Winds Also Took A Toll On Farmers And Ranchers
The state’s ag industry mobilized to provide aid and the state bought feed, but ranchers need rain to grow grass soon. The toll of Maui’s wildfires on ranchers and farmers [...]
Rainbow Warriors Host Stanford In Home Opener On Friday
Story Links HONOLULU – After opening the 2023 season on the road last week at Vanderbilt, the University of Hawai'i football team returns to Honolulu for [...]
Coastal flooding may occur during high tide through Thursday : Big Island Now
August 28, 2023, 5:09 PM HST The National Weather Service has issued a coastal flood statement for the all islands for low-lying coastal areas due to higher than normal tides [...]
Southwest Bring-A-Friend-To-Hawaii: From $26 – Beat of Hawaii
An offer from Southwest today caught our eye as too good not to mention. Your editors are about to book this ourselves, starting in Hawaii, as it works in either [...]
Danny De Gracia: Spreading Lies And Conspiracy Theories About Maui Hurts Us All In The End
We need to be clear-minded and truth-sensitive to have a functioning democracy. The late local comedian Rap Reiplinger has a skit called “The Aloha Spirit Hotel” where a first-time tourist to Hawaii [...]
Women’s Volleyball Falls To No. 9 Oregon
Story Links Photo Gallery 1 Photo Gallery 2 Next Match: USC [...]
Department of Labor and Industrial Relations
Maui Wildfires Information and Updates Posted on Aug 23, 2023 in Main Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) Benefits Workers, business owners, and self-employed individuals who were living or working in the [...]
Elevated unrest continues at Kīlauea summit, activity could escalate to an eruption : Big Island Now
Live feed image of Kīlauea summit on Aug. 27, 2023. (Photo courtesy: U.S. Geological Survey YouTube channel) Kīlauea summit continues to show signs of elevated unrest. Elevated seismic activity, which [...]
Maui Fires: Upcoming Bankruptcy Spikes Visitor Costs To All Islands Except Kauai?
It is now widely expected that behemoth Hawaiian Electric Company (HECO) will be forced into bankruptcy by the recent Maui wildfires. Many visitors may not know that it supplies power [...]
























