Update: State cancels high bacteria count notification for Kailua Pier in Kona : Big Island Now
December 14, 2023, 4:49 PM HST * Updated December 14, 4:50 PM Update at 4:49 p.m. Dec. 14: The Hawai‘i Department of Health has canceled the high bacteria count notification [...]
Hard Pivot | New Hawaii Tourism Head | Pro Hotel, Anti-Vacation Rental
The Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA) has elected pro-hotel, former Mayor of Honolulu, and long-time politician, Mufi Hannemann, to lead the HTA. The decision occurred yesterday, wherein the board replaced Hawaiian [...]
Red Hill Health Study, Billions Of Dollars Included In Latest Defense Bill Passed By Congress
The National Defense Authorization Act includes at least $1.7 billion for military projects in Hawaii as well as several provisions aimed at repairing relationships with the local community. WASHINGTON — [...]
Mountain West Announces 2024 Conference Matchups
Story Links COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – The Hawai'i football team's 2024 conference matchups are set after the Mountain West announced Thursday home and away opponents for next season. [...]
Hawaii County Surf Forecast for December 14, 2023 : Big Island Now
Forecast for Big Island Windward and Southeast Shores Today Friday Surf Surf AM PM AM PM North Facing 5-7 5-7 15-20 15-20 East Facing 3-5 3-5 7-10 7-10 South Facing [...]
What’s the Christmas holiday season like in Hawaii? How is it different?
Shaka Santa and Mele Tutu by the Christmas tree in front of Honolulu Hale presented as part of Honolulu City Lights The holiday season is a special time to be [...]
Don’t Miss Out: Hawaiian Airlines Drops Pre-Merger Fares to $81+
A range of Hawaii airfare sales this week seem to indicate that before the Alaska purchase of Hawaiian is consummated, and maybe even after, Hawaii visitors will find good airfares [...]
Families Displaced By The Maui Fires Are Tired Of Shuffling Between Hotel Rooms
The American Red Cross says it is continuing to negotiate with hotel and condo properties to extend sheltering program contracts. A total of 133 households displaced by the Maui wildfires [...]
Igiede Earns Second-Straight AVCA All-America Award
Story Links 2023 AVCA DI All-America Teams TAMPA, Fla.—University of Hawai'i senior middle blocker Amber Igiede earned AVCA third-team All-America [...]
Soaring Hurricane Insurance Rates Leave Hundreds of Hawai‘i Condo Buildings Under-Insured
One local insurance agent estimates that the owners associations for as many as 390 buildings have renewed their policies with less than 100% replacement coverage. If a condo building is [...]
Hawaii County Surf Forecast for December 13, 2023 : Big Island Now
Forecast for Big Island Windward and Southeast Shores Today Thursday Surf Surf AM PM AM PM North Facing 4-6 4-6 4-6 4-6 East Facing 5-7 6-8 6-8 6-8 South Facing [...]
Security Questions Raised By Anti-Aircraft Ammunition in Hawaii Checked Bag
We get concerned when strange things happen in Hawaii, especially as it relates to Hawaii travel. So when a large .50 caliber round known for use in heavy machine guns [...]
Honolulu Mayor Defends $1 Billion Ala Wai Canal Flood Plan
The project will be funded by the federal government and the city. The city’s share would be about $375 million. Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi stood by the newest Ala Wai [...]
Igiede Drafted in First Round of Inaugural Pro Volleyball Federation’s Inaugural Draft
Story Links ATLANTA, Ga.—University of Hawai'i women's volleyball alumna Amber Igiede was drafted with the seventh pick in the First Round by the Omaha Supernovas of [...]
Stressed to STRONG — A Mental Health & Wellness Conference
This conference will provide information to help improve employee wellness, retention and productivity. Sessions will include topics like helping employees achieve financial security, creating a “safe space” work environment, preparing [...]
Hawaii County Weather Forecast for December 12, 2023 : Big Island Now
Hilo Today: Partly sunny. Scattered showers in the morning, then isolated showers in the afternoon. Highs 77 to 82 near the shore to 63 to 69 at 4000 feet. North [...]
Maui Tourism Crossroads | The Battle For Harmony And Recovery
In the never-ending debate exacerbated following this summer’s catastrophic fires on Maui, a highly divisive discourse continues as to whether tourists should visit the island in general and West Maui [...]
Hawaii Education Department Takes ‘Big First Step’ To Increase Local Food In Schools
Advocates are cautiously optimistic the DOE’s recent request for information will result in more local ingredients included in school lunches. The state Department of Education invited local farmers to offer [...]
Lang Invited to Women’s National Team Open Program
Story Links COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.—The USA Volleyball program extended an invitation to the Women's National Team Open Program (WNTOP) to University of Hawai'i women's volleyball's junior setter Kate [...]
Polio Was This Agency’s First Crisis, Maui Wildfires Are the Latest
Founded in 1947, Imua Family Services is providing critical supplies for Maui families and healing playtime for traumatized keiki. Photo: courtesy of Imua Family ServicesWhen Imua Family Services was founded [...]
Big Island police seek missing Puna man : Big Island Now
December 11, 2023, 9:08 AM HST Michael Domingo Big Island police are asking for the public’s help with locating a Puna man who has been missing since last week. Michael [...]
HawaiianMiles And Alaska Miles: SEC Filing Reveals Plan Details
If you hold miles on both Alaska and Hawaiian, you’ll want to know what’s coming in the new year with the planned acquisition. Until that happens, both carriers remain competitors [...]
Hawaii Teachers Face ‘Daunting Task’ Addressing AI Use In Classrooms
While some teachers have embraced tools powered by artificial intelligence over the past year, others remain uncertain about its role in their classrooms. Jade Pham recently learned that artificial intelligence [...]
Men’s Basketball Routs HPU; Coleman Reaches Milestone
Next Game: Nevada 12/17/2023 | 5:00 P.M. HT Spectrum Sports ESPN Honolulu Dec. 17 (Sun) / 5:00 P.M. HT Nevada History [...]
How do Buyers find a Home Inspector?
From the November 2023 article, What are the Top Findings for a Home Inspection?, how did the Buyer find a Home Inspector? On behalf of our company, I take the [...]
























