Hawaii Homeowners Pay Some of the Highest Insurance Costs In The Country

Getty Images Hawaii homeowners face some of the highest insurance premiums in the U.S., driven by the state's unique geography and elevated climate risks. While national averages remain lower, new data from the U.S. Census Bureau and the...

Hawaii governor envisions ‘partnership’ with UFC in Aloha Stadium District

If Hawaii Gov. Josh Green has his way, the state’s New Aloha Stadium Entertainment District (NASED) will play host to UFC, but not until at least March 2029, when the multi-purpose stadium is slated to be open for business. Green met with UFC...

Honolulu Pride: LGBTQIA+ Events in October 2025

Photo: Courtesy of Capitol Modern First Friday at Capitol Modern Friday, Oct. 3, 5 to 9 p.m. Celebrate the start of Pride Month at the state art museum, where there will be live music by DJ Aitu, Izik and DJ Tittahbyte as well as performances by...

The Best Island to Visit in Hawaii for Every Type of Traveler

The Aloha State easily entices with beaches of every hue, lush verdant scenery, and a welcoming culture, but finding the best island to visit in Hawaii can be a daunting decision. From bustling urban metropolises to surf towns where lazy days melt...

Is Martin Scorsese’s Hawaiian crime drama starring Dwayne Johnson still happening?

Earlier this year, it was reported that Martin Scorsese was cooking up a Hawaiian crime drama with Leonardo DiCaprio, Dwayne Johnson, and Emily Blunt. It was assumed that this would be his next big project. But fast-forward to last month, and the...

Orange County woman admits to stealing $2.8 million from instant noodle company

An Orange County woman is in hot water after embezzling millions from an instant ramen company she worked for, federal prosecutors said. Tae Miyaji Jones, 50, from Huntington Beach, pleaded guilty to 10 counts of embezzlement on Thursday. In 2010,...

Letter: Overdevelopment ruining Hawaii for us locals

The next time I hear someone saying affordable housing in Hawaii, I’m gonna scream. Face it people, there is no such thing in Hawaii. All this talk and overdevelopment is ruining Hawaii for us locals. They are not building homes for us; it’s for...

Man, 66, charged in connection to Waikiki bank robbery involving pepper spray

WAIKIKI, Hawaii (Island News) -- The suspect in a robbery at the First Hawaiian Bank Waikiki branch involving the use of a substance likely to be pepper spray is facing a robbery charge. Police officers responded to the bank robbery on Monday,...

Hawaiʻi Excellence in Business Awards 2025

Each year, Hawaii Business Magazine honors 20 individuals whose accomplishments, leadership and potential set them apart as rising stars in our community. We call them “20 for the Next 20: Hawai‘i’s People to Watch.” now we’re looking for the...

OHCRA World Championships Celebrate Legacy of Hawaiian Canoe Racing

Thursday, October 2nd, 2025 By News Release OHCRA News Release The Oahu Canoe Racing Association (OHCRA) announces a record-breaking year for the Nā Wāhine O Ke Kai and Molokai Hoe World Championship canoe races, presented by the Hawai’i Tourism...

UFC Hawaii Gains Steam Again as Max Holloway, Governor Green Join Forces With Dana White

Dana White’s long-standing concern over rain may finally fade. Authorities plan to replace the aging Aloha Stadium with a 20,000+ seat, state-of-the-art multi-purpose facility. Designed to host football, rugby, MMA, and more, the stadium will...

Senators Coons, Kaine, Colleagues Introduce Bill To Support Federal Employees Experiencing Financial Hardship During Shutdown

U.S. Senators Chris Coons and Tim Kaine of Virginia have introduced the Emergency Relief for Federal Workers Act, legislation that would support federal employees who are experiencing financial hardship during government shutdowns. During past...

OCT NIBJ Entrepreneurship with intention

Audrey Frydenlund has always had something of an entrepreneurial spirit. She was among the first to sell handmade jewelry on the online marketplace Etsy in the late 2000s — and as fate would have it, looking for a brick-and-mortar place to sell...

Shidler alumnus Andy Archer pitches success in baseball, business, community

Reading time: 2 minutesAndy Archer on the pitcher’s mound at a Savannah Bananas game. (Photo courtesy: Fans First Entertainment) From the pitcher’s mound to the boardroom, Andy Archer (MS ’22) is proving that leadership, impact and aloha can...

Hawaiian Bros Opens First Hixson Location

Hawaiian Bros is opening its first island-inspired Sequoyah location in Hixson, opening Monday. Sequoyah, a multi-unit franchisee, introduces their first Hawaiian Bros Restaurant in the state. To celebrate, Hawaiian Bros is hosting a grand opening...

HawaiianMiles makes official transition to Atmos Rewards

Atmos Rewards. (Courtesy: Hawaiian Airlines) HawaiianMiles has officially transitioned into Atmos Rewards, the new loyalty program jointly operated by Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines. The rewards program, recently named the No. 1 airline...

Energy Department axes hundreds of clean-energy projects, including in Hawaii

WASHINGTON >> The Energy Department said Wednesday night that it was terminating more than $7.5 billion in Biden-era awards for hundreds of energy projects, with the vast majority located in states led by Democrats. The move underscored how the...

“Noise Cameras” To Hawaii

Here’s a file that we haven’t heard anything about in a while, but apparently it’s making a comeback. The automotive media is reporting the state of Hawaii is looking to implement so-called “noise cameras” on the island of Oahu. Noise cameras are...

Baltimore deserves chance to hold fossil fuel companies accountable | GUEST COMMENTARY

Despite what you may have heard or seen coming from the mouths and social media accounts of elected officials who surely know better, climate change is no “hoax.” The effects of climate change are here and now for Baltimore City. They are severe,...

US Govt Shutdown: Republicans, Democrats trade barbs as tourist places close

Callers to the White House comment line heard a recorded message from Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt blaming Democrats for shutting down the government to prioritise healthcare for illegal immigrants over American citizens. Several federal...