Look South of Hilo for Affordable Homes in Hawai‘i
Hawaiʻi Island is the only place in the state where a fee-simple house can still be had for less than $500,000. For the first six months of 2023, the median [...]
How, and Where, to Spot Humpback Whales in Hawaii
Spotting humpback whales in Hawaii can be a thrilling and rewarding experience. As these majestic creatures migrate to the warm waters of the islands during the winter months, there are [...]
UPDATE: Minor coastal flooding along low-lying Big Island shorelines remains a threat : Big Island Now
August 1, 2023, 5:15 PM HST Update at 5:15 p.m. Aug. 1: The coastal flood statement for all of the Big Island issued during the weekend by the National Weather [...]
New Honolulu Airport System To Vastly Improve Visitor Experience
Honolulu’s Daniel K. Inouye International Airport is ranked among the worst airports in the U.S. in a 2022 survey of airports by JD Power. That, in spite of much charm [...]
Governor’s Emergency Proclamation Addresses Regulatory Barriers
Many regarding historic preservation and archaeological sites have actually been unnecessary. While it is understandable that Kiersten Faulkner and Mara Mulrooney take their position advocating for important historic and archaeological [...]
Soccer Adds Transfer Chaima Khammar
Story Links HONOLULU – Hawai'i women's soccer head coach Michele Nagamine announced the addition of transfer midfielder Chaima Khammar Monday. Khammar will join the program for the [...]
Wholesale Outlook feat. Hawaii Foodservice Alliance LLC
HFA supports clients in addressing the labor shortage by providing embedded services and prioritizing staff growth through training and career development programs. Photo: courtesy of HFA LLCQ&A with: Chad BuckFounder, [...]
Meet the Majestic Humpback Whale: Hawaii’s Ocean Giants
Humpback whale mother and calf swim in Hawaii’s ocean waters. (Photo: NOAA) The sun-kissed waters surrounding Hawaii’s picturesque islands hold a secret that captivates locals and tourists alike — the [...]
AARP Hawaiʻi offers free workshop on brain health in Hilo : Big Island Now
Lock will share information on the six pillars of brain health – Be Social, Engage Your Brain, Manage Stress, Ongoing Exercise, Restorative Sleep and Eat Right. (Pexels) Participants can learn [...]
Another Hawaii Restaurant Shuttered With Pest Infestation
We’re not sure what it is, but Hawaii restaurants closures seem to be worse than normal, with problems including pest infestations that are resulting in sudden red “closed” placards at [...]
Lanai Ferry Seeks Higher Ticket Fare For The First Time In 15 Years
The public can weigh in next month on whether state regulators should approve the proposed 37% increase. After years of financial uncertainty, a ferry service that provides a vital link [...]
Ilagan Earns Big West’s Service and Leadership Award
Story Links IRVINE, Calif.—University of Hawai'i men's tennis player Andre Ilagan was one of eight outstanding student-athletes across The Big West to receive the conference's annual Service and [...]
Powering O‘ahu 24/7 for 60 Years
The Kahe Power Plant– located above where H-1 ends and Farrington Highway begins its path up the Wai‘anae Coast – this year celebrates the 60th anniversary of its first turbine [...]
How Visitors Can Help Protect Hawaii’s Humpback Whales
Visitors to Hawaii can play a crucial role in protecting humpback whales and contributing to their conservation efforts. By practicing responsible and sustainable behavior, visitors can ensure that their interactions [...]
UPDATE: Divers searching for missing opihi picker find male body; positive identification pending : Big Island Now
July 30, 2023, 3:15 PM HST * Updated July 30, 8:04 PM Seth K. Waltjen Update on July 30 at 4:43 p.m.:Hawai’i Island police report that a Hawai’i Fire Department [...]
Hawaii vacation news and deals: July 26, 2023
* Last week Tropical Storm Calvin passed south of the Hawaiian Islands. It was the first tropical storm of 2023 that’s come close to Hawaii, which resulted in some heavy [...]
Hawaii Visitors Left Reeling By Up to 300% Cost Increases
In a very mixed message last week, which left us confused, Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA) said that June visitor arrivals were good, at 889 thousand. More troubling, however, was a [...]
John Pritchett: Bad News – Honolulu Civil Beat
Not a subscription Civil Beat is a small nonprofit newsroom, and we’re committed to a paywall-free website and subscription-free content because we believe in journalism as a public service. [...]
Rainbow Warriors Conduct First Practice Of Fall Camp
Story Links HONOLULU – The University of Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors began year two under head coach Timmy Chang with its first practice of 2023 fall camp [...]
Jack Wong on Instilling a Native Hawaiian Identity in the Next Generation S2,E11
Livingston “Jack” Wong says “putting our keiki in the center” is the key to running a successful educational institution. “I believe we have to do our best for our kids [...]
5 Kauaʻi Beaches for 5 Types of Travelers
Everything you need to know about Kauaʻi’s most famous beaches and coastlines. From the truly picturesque Hanalei Bay on Kauaʻi’s northern shoreline to the postcard-perfect sands of Poīpʻu Beach down [...]
Hawaiʻi CC Title IX coordinator receives Fulbright Scholarship to study sexual empowerment education through indigenous lens : Big Island Now
Sara Vogel, Hawaii CC Title IX Coordinator, is a Fulbright scholar for 2023-2024. For the past six years, Hawai‘i Community College‘s Title IX Coordinator Sara Vogel has supported survivors of [...]
Aloha Friday Photo: Wai’anapanapa Park, Maui
Mahalo to Dagmara for sharing this striking Aloha Friday Photo with us. Dagmara’s photo was taken at Maui’s Wai’anapanapa State Park in August 2019. There are lots of places in [...]
Schedule Changes Announced At Hawaiian As Engine Recall Begins
In communication we had earlier today with Hawaiian Airlines, the company said that indeed schedule changes, as we suggested previously, will be required. Those are in order for the company [...]
Hawaii State Agencies Work To Implement New Nepotism Law
The new law against hiring, supervising or contracting with relatives doesn’t apply to the Legislature or the court system. The Hawaii State Ethics Commission is delaying enforcing the state’s new [...]






















