Portion of Kawaihae Road closed as crews battle brush fire : Big Island Now
December 10, 2023, 2:24 PM HST A portion of Kawaihae Road is closed due to a brush fire that sparked on the south side of the road this afternoon. The [...]
Alert: Brace For These Hawaiian Air Changes Starting Immediately
Now that the Alaska Airlines purchase of Hawaiian Airlines is in the oven baking, and should be cooked in about a year, 1) what is about to happen in the [...]
Jonathan Okamura: What’s In A Name? A Lot When It Comes To Ethnic And Racial Identity
The selection and use of terms including American or native provides meaning and substance to their identities, such as being native or American. When I began writing my column for [...]
Akana Wins Local Sony Open Qualifier
Story Links HONOLULU – University of Hawai'i golfer Blaze Akana has qualified for the Sony Open in Hawai'i for the second consecutive year after winning a [...]
“Honolulu’s Young Professionals Social” on December 29
Organized with the goal of fostering friendships and expanding professional networks, this event promises to be a dynamic and engaging experience for the city's ambitious young minds. As the year [...]
Fashion for a Cause raises $11K for American Cancer Society : Big Island Now
Fashion for a Cause. Photo Courtesy: Kings’ Shops On Dec. 1, the American Cancer Society and Kings’ Shops teamed up to produce a very fashionable fundraiser at the mall’s Center [...]
2024 Waikiki Parking Hacks Go Budget-Friendly
Yes, free parking in Waikiki remains available and can even come with picturesque views. Locating these prime spots, alongside affordable parking in Waikiki, has been a longstanding commitment of ours [...]
Shootz! Zooming In On Another Busy Week In Hawaii
The planting of native trees, a return from the seas and the arrival of Santa at Honolulu Hale are some of the featured photos. A change in the sailing plan [...]
Men’s Volleyball Adds French Star Louis Sakanoko
Story Links HONOLULU – The University of Hawai'i men's volleyball received a mid-year commitment as Louis Sakanoko will join the team in time for the start of the [...]
What We Can Learn from Three Extreme Leaders
Lyndon Johnson, Steve Jobs and Elon Musk got exceptional results, but often at an intolerable price. If Shakespeare wrote in modern times, Lyndon Johnson might have been the model for [...]
Bill moves forward to limit nighttime parking along park on Ali’i Drive to stop drug dealing : Big Island Now
In a committee meeting last week, the Hawai’i County Council unanimously supported a bill to limit access to nighttime parking in Kailua-Kona along parts of Ali’i drive and in Pāhoehoe [...]
Aloha Friday Photo: Pearl Harbor Icons
Mahalo to Ashley Frazier for sharing this excellent shot with us for Aloha Friday Photos. Ashley took this photo while visiting Oahu in November 2018. In this great capture, you [...]
Seamless! Southwest Hawaii Review Reprise
We’ve just flown round-trip on Southwest between Kauai and Honolulu as we review a range of flights across the airlines that fly to Hawaii, It’s been nearly 18 months since [...]
Your Car Might Be Keeping You Safe — At The Expense Of Your Privacy
There is a trade-off between the quality of the driving experience and the confidentiality of drivers. Depending on which late-model vehicle you own, your car might be watching you – [...]
Baseball Announces 2024 Schedule – University of Hawai’i at Manoa Athletics
Story Links HONOLULU – The Hawai'i baseball team released its 2024 schedule Thursday, a 53-game slate that includes a 36-game home schedule beginning Feb. 16 with [...]
In Hawai‘i, 57% of Employees Prefer Remote or Hybrid Work. Only 44% of Bosses Agree.
Twice a year, Hawaii Business Magazine asks Anthology Research to conduct two surveys of local residents: the BOSS Survey of 404 business owners and executives, and the 808 Poll of [...]
Volcano Watch: Opportunities to learn about the volcanoes in your backyard in January 2024 : Big Island Now
Volcano Watch is a weekly article and activity update written by U.S. Geological Survey Hawaiian Volcano Observatory scientists and affiliates. Volcanoes are a part of life for Hawai‘i residents. We live on the flanks, feeling [...]
Hawaii travel news: Remembering Pearl Harbor + Maui Christmas Guide
USS Arizona Memorial in Pearl Harbor Today is National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day. It was 82 years ago that this fateful attack happened. If you have ever visited Pearl Harbor [...]
Possible Moratorium Looms Over Maui Vacation Rentals
There is no simple answer to how Maui is doing after the fires and what travel to the island looks like now and in the near future. Maui residents are [...]
Hawaii’s Weak Biosecurity Is Threatening Maui’s Recovery Efforts
The work requires a ton of compost and mulch. But without a local composting facility, that will have to be shipped in — a gateway for invasive species. Controlling the [...]
Softball Signs Additional Pitcher for 2025
Story Links HONOLULU—University of Hawai'i softball head coach Bob Coolen announced the signing of a seventh player for the 2025 season. Macy Brandl is a 5-10, right-handed pitcher [...]
Ken Sakurai Laid the Groundwork for a Half-Century Legacy in Construction, S2E20
A transformative journey through 50 years of Hawaiʻi's construction industry evolution, innovation, and community impact with Coastal Construction's CEO. Photo: Chavonnie RamosIn the latest Hawaii Business Podcast episode, Ken Sakurai, [...]
Top 20 things to do on Big Island for Dec. 7-13: Holiday cheer abounds with several Christmas parades and more : Big Island Now
The holidays are in full swing around the Big Island. From Christmas parades in Kea‘au, Pāhala and Kona, including a lighted boat parade in Kailua Bay, to studio tours and [...]
Announcing the release of our 2023 Waikiki Christmas Guide
Whether you’re planning a Waikiki Christmas vacation or you’re dreaming of one, you’ll discover all the best things to see and do in our newly released 2023 Waikiki Christmas Vacation [...]
Boeing 737 MAX | Hawaiian Air Interisland Fleet Replacement
Hidden inside of a long, 27-page Alaska Air Group Investor Presentation came some interesting insights and plans from the Seattle-based airline planning to acquire Hawaiian Airlines over the next 12 [...]
























