Hawaiian Brings Back Auckland Service

Hawaiian Airlines’ seasonal nonstop service to Auckland, New Zealand, is set to return next month. Officials with Alaska Airlines, which is in the process of merging with Hawaiian, said flights between Honolulu and Auckland will start Nov. 16 and...

Hawaii island man pleads not guilty to child porn charges

A 23-year-old Waimea man pleaded not guilty Friday in Hilo Circuit Court to three charges related to child pornography. Judge Henry Nakamoto scheduled a jury trial for Aceson Domingo at 8:30 a.m. Feb. 23 before Kona Circuit Judge Wendy DeWeese and...

Hawaiian Airlines' Longest Nonstop Routes With The Airbus A330 In 2025

In 2025, Hawaiian Airlines continues to rely on its versatile Airbus A330-200 fleet to connect the Hawaiian Islands with destinations spanning Asia, Oceania, and North America. As the airline transitions to newer aircraft, such as the Boeing 787-9...

Police open negligent homicide investigation after pedestrian killed along Hawaii Island highway

HAWAII ISLAND (HawaiiNewsNow) - The Hawaii Island Police Department has opened a negligent homicide investigation after a pedestrian was fatally hit on Highway 19. Shortly after 7:30 p.m., officers responded to a report of a pedestrian walking in...

Downtown Honolulu’s new district promises cleaner, safer streets

HONOLULU (Island News) – Mayor Rick Blangiardi will sign Bill 51 into law on Monday, creating the new Downtown Honolulu Business Improvement District. According to city officials, this new district will replace the former Fort Street Mall Special...

1st Game of Go Kisei Title Series to Be Held in Hawaii, Previous Match There Played 29 Years Ago

The Yomiuri Shimbun Ryo Ichiriki The Yomiuri Shimbun 6:00 JST, October 21, 2025 The Yomiuri Shimbun will hold the first game of the 50th Kisei title series — the most prestigious title in the world of Go — in Hawaii, with special sponsorship from...

Pedestrian dies after being hit by vehicle on Hawaii island highway

A pedestrian died after being struck by a vehicle as he was walking along a Big Island highway Sunday night, according to Hawaii County police. At 7:33 p.m., officers responded “to a report of a traffic hazard in which a person wearing...

Sahith Theegala announces engagement to longtime girlfriend with romantic Hawaii photo shoot

Sahith Theegala has had a quiet fall on the course, but with cuffing season in full swing, he’s making some big moves off it. On Sunday, the 27-year-old PGA Tour pro announced his engagement to longtime girlfriend Julianna “Juju” Chan with a...

Local Hawaii quarterbacks making NFL history, Miami Dolphins vs Cleveland Browns

HONOLULU (Island News) -- The recipe for Sunday Funday typically includes friends, football, and maybe even a cold beer. But this Sunday, an extra ingredient was added to the mix, making NFL history. Local fan, Hoala Goodhue said, "To see two of...

Former Hawaii quarterback Jason Whieldon dies at 44

STAR-ADVERTISER / 2003 UH’s Jason Whieldon tried to get past Alabama’s Charles Jones in the second quarter at Aloha Stadium during a game. Former University of Hawaii quarterback Jason Whieldon, who sparked one of the program’s most surprising...

Hawaii becomes bowl eligible as kicker breaks record

FORT COLLINS, Colo. (AP) — Micah Alejado threw three touchdown passes — two to Jackson Harris — and Cam Barfield scored a game-sealing 35-yard touchdown on fourth down to give Hawaii a 31-19 win over Colorado State on Saturday night. On a...

Hawaii Organics Compost opens green waste recycling facility

Quick Recap: CSU Falls at Home to Hawaii, 31-19, Jay Norvell Fired

A week after blowing out the Fresno State Bulldogs, giving a sense of security to Coach Jay Norvell and his staff that they may have something going, the CSU Rams were beaten again at home by the now bowl-bound Hawaii Rainbow Warriors, 31-19,...

CSU Head Football Coach Fired After Loss to Hawaii

Monday, OCTOBER 20, 2025 | Photo – Football on field – Bigfoot99 file photo A shakeup in Fort Collins, at CSU, ahead of this week’s Border War matchup with Wyoming. Jay Norvell is out as Colorado State’s head football coach. Norvell was fired...

Hawaii families hit by shutdown urged to apply for free school meals

STAR-ADVERTISER FILE Central Middle School is one of 22 schools that participate in a federally subsidized program, providing free meals to the entire student population serving low-income communities. The state Department of Education is urging...

Plan with Aloha: Meetings in Hawaii

From Maui’s lush serenity to Kaua‘i’s coastal charm, these three standout properties are redefining the group experience in paradise. Wailea Beach Resort: Elevating Maui Meetings Set on 22 oceanfront acres in Wailea, Maui, Wailea Beach Resort...

Hawaii County Weather Forecast for October 20, 2025

Hilo Tonight: Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers in the evening, then numerous showers after midnight. Lows 65 to 72 near the shore to 52 to 58 at 4000 feet. West winds up to 10 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent. Monday: Mostly cloudy with numerous...

Hawaii County Surf Forecast for October 20, 2025

Forecast for Big Island Windward and Southeast Shores Tonight Monday Surf Surf PM AM AM PM North Facing 2-4 7-10 7-10 6-8 East Facing 4-6 3-5 3-5 3-5 South Facing 1-3 1-3 1-3 1-3 TONIGHT Weather Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers. Low Temperature In...

Honolulu Symposium seeks papers on VLSI innovation for AI

The Symposium will be held from June 14 – 18, 2026 at the Hilton Hawaiian Village in Honolulu, HI (pictured). The Symposium paper submission site will open on December 2, 2025, and the deadline for paper submissions is January 26, 2026 at 23:59...

Dave Reardon: Cancellation of Sentry on Maui could put Hawaii swing in jeopardy

When we lost pro sports teams and events in the past, like the Triple-A baseball Hawaii Islanders or the NFL Pro Bowl, we could always say, “Well, we’ve still got the PGA.” What evolved into the Tour’s “Hawaii Swing” has allowed the islands to...