Hilo man found sleeping in idling vehicle charged with assaulting police officers : Big Island Now
August 14, 2023, 5:20 PM HST A Hilo District Court judge reduced bail for a Hilo man, accused of assaulting two Hawai‘i Island police officers after they found him asleep [...]
“Forego travel plans to West Maui” says Hawaii Tourism Authority
The loss from the Maui wildfires are staggering — lives, homes, businesses, jobs — it’s overwhelming. While Maui is still in the process of firefighting, very little has been done to [...]
Updated Maui Fire | Guide To Airline Policies And Waivers
Updated August 11, 11am. We will have further updates on the unfathomable, devastating, and deadly Maui Fires that have destroyed Lahaina and more coming out again today. This remains very [...]
Danny De Gracia: An Open Letter To President Biden On How Federal Aid Can Help Maui
The US military has substantial resources that could support supply and reconstruction efforts. The loss of human life and the destruction of so many homes and businesses in the wake [...]
Rainbow Wahine Play To Draw In Exhibition
Next Game: Utah Valley 8/17/2023 | 7:00 P.M. HT ESPN Honolulu Aug. 17 (Thu) / 7:00 P.M. HT Utah Valley History WAIPAHU, O'ahu [...]
Corcoran Pacific’s Hawaii Luxury Market Report And Review: July 2023
Corcoran Pacific Properties is pleased to present a closer look at the luxury real estate market in Hawaii, which includes detailed statistical analysis for your in-depth review on Oahu, the [...]
4.4 magnitude earthquake shakes Big Island on Sunday : Big Island Now
August 13, 2023, 2:19 PM HST * Updated August 13, 2:21 PM An earthquake of about 4.4 magnitude occurred around 1:36 p.m. on Sunday on the Big Island. The The [...]
Baffling Maui Travel Advice Just Released By State of Hawaii
Instead of getting better clarification from the State of Hawaii on Maui travel planning following last week’s devastating wild fires, the latest announcement both changed significantly and left more questions [...]
Maui Fire Evacuations, Closures + Containment Updates
Fires in Maui spurred multiple evacuations after flames ravaged much of Lahaina town and elsewhere in Kula and Upcountry areas. Maui County shelters remained open as thousands were displaced in [...]
#BowsInJapan Travel Blog: Bullet Train Time
Story Links Follow the Rainbow Warriors during their foreign tour through Japan as they play a series of exhibition games against professional, semi-pro and amateur squads while enjoying [...]
O‘ahu Artist Lauren Hana Chai Explores Her Korean Heritage
Artist Lauren Hana Chai is the first member of her family to be born in the US, and like many people with a cross-cultural background, she often feels that she [...]
Maui wildfires update 3: Death toll climbs to 93; Pūlehu/Kīhei Fire 100% contained : Big Island Now
An aerial photo of a portion of devastated Lāhainā on Maui. (Courtesy of the Hawai‘i Department of Land and Natural Resources) Update at 10:30 p.m. Saturday: The death toll in [...]
Hawaii Cruises Remove Maui From Itineraries For Now
Norwegian Cruise Lines (NCL) has been the first to announce that, for now, it will halt Maui as a port of call on Hawaii cruises. Before the Maui fire, Kahului [...]
Here’s Where You Can Donate
Thousands sought shelter in evacuation centers after at least 271 buildings burned, leveling much of Lahaina town. Here’s how you can help. Organizations across Hawaii are mobilizing to help fire [...]
UH Athletics Supports Maui Wildfire Victims
Story Links University of Hawai'i Athletics sends our condolences and prayers to all of those affected by the wildfires on Maui. Many in our UH 'ohana, including current [...]
CPB gives dentists a reason to smile.
At Central Pacific Bank, we’re proud to help dentists with both professional and personal financial needs. Dr. Heather A. Hearon, DMD, Dr. Catherine L. Vargas, DDS, Wailuku Dental Group | [...]
Maui wildfire update 6: Death toll climbs to 80; Family Assistance Center open Saturday and Sunday : Big Island Now
An aerial photo of a portion of devastated Lāhainā on Maui. (Courtesy of the Hawai‘i Department of Land and Natural Resources) Update at 10 p.m. Friday: The death toll in [...]
No Aloha Friday Photo for August 11, 2023
Out of grief and respect for Maui, we feel it is inappropriate to publish an Aloha Friday Photo this week. This is only the second time we’ve paused this happy-go-lucky [...]
Extent Of Maui Disaster Expands Exponentially As Search/Rescue Begins
Ghastly, grim, and overwhelming details about the Lahaina fire on Maui are coming to light even just since we last wrote at 1 am this morning. The totality of the [...]
Catherine Toth Fox: Lahaina Will Rise From The Ashes. But What Will It Look Like?
The Maui landmark has reinvented itself many times since it was the capital of the Hawaiian Kingdom in the 16th century. The last time I was in Lahaina, in 2021, [...]
Several Rainbow Warriors Competing In Professional Volleyball
Story Links HONOLULU – Nearly a dozen former University of Hawai'i men's volleyball players will play professional volleyball either overseas or in the United States this upcoming season. [...]
How Are Hawai‘i Companies Responding to Inflation and ESG/DEI Demands?
Wages and Salary Respondents were asked which of the following best mirrored how wages and salaries were handled by their business over the past year Overall Expenses Next, respondents were [...]
Volcano Watch: Searching for tephra from one of Kīlauea’s largest explosive eruptions : Big Island Now
“Volcano Watch” is a weekly article and activity update written by U.S. Geological Survey Hawaiian Volcano Observatory scientists and affiliates. This week’s article was written by Hawaiian Volcano Observatory geologist [...]
Lahaina, Maui is devestated. Non-essential travel to Maui discouraged.
A side-by-side comparison of the Lahaina Harbor before and after the wildfire. As feared, Lahaina is essentially demolished. It looks more like a war zone that the beautiful, historic town [...]
Maui Travel Must Remain On Hold For Now
Our focus, love, and aloha are with the island of Maui. Understandably, the island is in crisis management mode given the magnitude of the devastation after the fires. We know [...]
























