President Trump said the U.S. Navy would build a new ‘Trump-class’ battleship, with construction of the first ship to begin almost immediately. Photo: Alex Brandon/Associated Press President Trump ...

A federal judge's ruling clears the way for Hawaii to include cruise ship passengers in a new tourist tax to help pay for the impacts of climate change, a levy set to go into effect at the start of ...

In early 2026, Mauna Lani, Auberge Collection is debuting oceanfront two-bedroom suites, one of several new options for visitors to the Aloha State. Photo Credit: Courtesy Mauna Lani, Auberge ...

Kurt Lager, center, stands with members of the Honolulu Ocean Safety Commission after Friday’s vote. The city’s stand-alone Ocean Safety Department was created by Blangiardi in May 2024, while the ...

HONOLULU (KHON2) – What’s New Year’s without fireworks of your own? In Hawaii, fireworks on New Year’s Eve are one of the biggest ways locals choose to have fun. But this year, it will look quite ...

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Hawaii Island chef Ippy Aiona is known for his traditional Hawaiian plates at his restaurant in Waimea, and now he’s sharing his journey in a new cookbook and memoir, ...

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The alleged assault of an assistant athletics director following a heated high school basketball game has sparked outrage in the community. Sporting officials say the ...

HONOLULU (Island News) – Hawaii’s statewide minimum wage rate is expected to increase to $16.00 per hour starting January 1, 2026. This marks the third step in a series of scheduled increases, ...

HONOLULU (AP) — A federal judge’s ruling has cleared the way for Hawaii to include cruise ship passengers in a new tourist tax to help cope with climate change, a levy set to go into effect at the ...

Rural stays booked on the Hipcamp platform allow budget visitors to save money while reveling in the outdoors. Among the Hipcamp rentals the author stayed in was a yurt in Kealakekua on the Big Island ...