Hawaii tourism is 'significantly down,' and experts are worried

Summertime is a peak season for Hawaii from June through August. But the month of June is already showing decreasing daily passenger counts compared with 2024, mirroring what many in the Hawaii tourism industry believe will be a slow summer with less …

More Medals for Hawaii’s Patricio Family at the USA Boxing Summer Festival

If you had been around the Las Vegas Convention Center last week and had run into a fellow who told you that boxing was dead, you would have thought that guy was a moron. More than 1400 boxers descended on that complex last week as did at least as many …

'Daily Mail' Reports That Kevin Costner's Friends Are Boycotting His Ex's Wedding in Hawaii

Time to revisit Kevin Costner and Christine Baumgartner's somewhat messy split. As a reminder, Ciristine filed for divorce from Kevin in 2023 after nearly 19 years of marriage, and made headlines when she initially wanted over $150k a month in child …

Hawaii Tourism Authority's future in question after audit

Why are scientists dropping mosquitoes from drones in Hawaii?

Hawaii is home to a unique and diverse array of native bird species, many of which are found nowhere else in the world. However, these birds are facing a significant threat from an invasive species: mosquitoes. According to Vox Media, a drone flying over …

Argo to buy UGI’s gas storage and supply assets in Hawaii

Argo Infrastructure Partners (Argo), through its wholly owned subsidiary Isle Gas under AMF Hawaii Investment Holdings, has agreed to acquire key gas storage and delivery assets in Hawaii from UGI’s subsidiary AmeriGas Propane. The acquisition includes …

University of Hawaii puts $7.4M into student success platform

The University of Hawaii is launching a new systemwide student success initiative using predictive data technology aimed at improving graduation and retention rates — especially for students who have historically faced barriers to completing college. The …

Hawaii Island Urgent Care fights state allegation, $2M fine

1/2 Swipe or click to see more Jeff Portnoy 2/2 Swipe or click to see more Dr. Edward Gutteling The attorney representing the owner of the Hilo and Keaau Urgent Care centers says his client is appealing a cease-and-desist order and fines of $2.19 …

A secret Hawaii five hours from Singapore? Visit Japan’s Yaeyama Islands

OKINAWA – It begins like any other trip to Japan: an efficient arrival, a warm “konnichiwa” from airport staff, a quick stop at a high-tech toilet. But step outside and you will notice this is not the Japan of bullet trains and neon lights. Here in Okinawa …

Hawaii residents divided over U.S. bombing of Iran nuclear sites

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - After a military strike on three Iranian military sites, Hawaii residents are divided about America’s involvement. Oahu resident Farrin Candido said she has a friend who was forced to flee from Iran when American warplanes …