The Vanda variety of orchid is known to thrive in Hawaii’s climate. In 1977, the Kilauea Volcano on the Big Island of Hawaii erupted. The village of Kalapana was evacuated and countless acres of ...

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Hawaii’s most powerful tourism agency is about to be upended as the governor and lawmakers lose patience with the leadership and infighting among its leaders.

HONOLULU, Hawaii (Island News) -- Hawaii will receive $700 million in a landmark drug settlement against pharmaceutical bigwigs Bristol Myers Squibb and Sanofi. The settlement, the largest in ...

The first-of-its kind legislation will raise money for environmental projects. Hawaii has passed legislation to increase taxes for people staying at hotels to help the islands cope with the ...

Hawaii already levies a 10.25% tax on short-term rentals. On January 1, the tax will rise to 11%. Hawaii’s counties separately charge a 3% lodging tax, and travelers also have to pay the 4.712% ...

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Jean Riffe Gizzi, age 88, passed away peacefully on April 30th, 2025. She is survived by her devoted husband of 64 years, Joe; her three children; Joe (Kathleen) Gizzi of Johns Creek, GA ...

The powerful Hawaii Carpenters Union has launched a high-stakes campaign against Hawaiian Electric Co. over wildfire liability legislation that has driven a deeper wedge between Hawaii’s trade ...

When compared with 2023, Oahu’s population led the change, adding 4,171 residents. Hawaii Island added an additional 1,747 people, while Kauai lost 93. Maui County, which comprises Maui ...

Hawaii is still struggling to entice visitors back to the islands in numbers it had prior to the pandemic. Visitor arrivals dropped dramatically following the 2023 Maui wildfires. Now, 19 months ...

I visited Costco in Honolulu, Hawaii, while on vacation and found myself impressed by its offerings. It has a wide selection of local products, decent gas prices, and fun beach gear and clothes.

Hawaii DOE spokesperson Kimi Takazawa said in an email to the Honolulu Star-Advertiser that Kaiapuni immersion schools do not receive allocated federal funding. “While the full impact remains ...