Office of Hawaiian Affairs budget shows commitment to strengthening Native Hawaiian community

The Office of Hawaiian Affairs’ biennium budget for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 — which took effect Tuesday (July 1) — marks a major milestone in the agency’s commitment to strengthening programs and services for Native Hawaiian communities while...

North America Seasonings And Spices Market Analysis Report 2025-2033 Bold Flavors, Health Trends, And Home Cooking Spur Growth

(MENAFN- GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) The North American Seasonings and Spices Market is projected to grow from US$ 3.93 billion in 2024 to US$ 6.15 billion by 2033, at a CAGR of 5.10%. This growth is fueled by an increasing consumer preference for...

Scattered Spider shifts focus to airlines as strikes hit Hawaiian, WestJet — and now Qantas

A data breach at Qantas via a third-party service is typical of the Scattered Spider attack group, experts say. “Qantas’ cyber breach bears the hallmarks of Scattered Spider, the same group behind recent attacks on Hawaiian Airlines, WestJet, and...

Hawaii Island police seek leads in 2021 unsolved murder

PUNA (HawaiiNewsNow) - Hawaii Island police detectives are renewing their request to gain information about an unsolved murder in Puna. On July 31, 2021 the body of 76-year-old Michael Rosenbaum was discovered at MacKenzie State Recreation Area in...

Fair Trade Coffee passes out $48,880

WAHIAWA — Kauai Coffee Sales and Marketing coordinator Emma Shinsky said, “To honor our 2025 community donation recipients, the Kauai Coffee Fair Trade Committee hosted a gathering at the heart of where it all begins — on the very farm where our...

Here’s Why Honolulu Doesn’t Enforce Law Against Short-Term Rental Companies

Platforms like Airbnb and Vrbo were supposed to give the city monthly reports on their bookings. Due to a lawsuit filed on behalf of vacation rental owners, that never happened. The head of Honolulu’s permitting department told the City Council...

Office of Hawaiian Affairs begins fiscal year with new budget

HONOLULU (July 1, 2025) – The Office of Hawaiian Affairs’ (OHA) biennium budget for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 takes effect today, marking a major milestone in the agency’s commitment to strengthening programs and services for Native Hawaiian...

Popular sunscreen brands Banana Boat and Hawaiian Tropic sued over ‘reef friendly’ claims

Two of Australia’s biggest sunscreen brands are under fire, accused of misleading the public with claims their products were “reef friendly”. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has taken aim at Edgewell Personal Care...

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Hawaiian Airlines says it was hit by ‘cybersecurity event’ - but flyers should be safe

Hawaiian Airlines files 8-K form with the SEC It claims to have observed an attack, but it didn't affect flights or their safety Security researchers believe the attack was done by Scattered Spider Hawaiian Airlines has said it recently suffered a...

Governor says Hawaii can handle federal cuts -- for now

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Governor Josh Green said last minute changes to the Senate version of the tax bill will make it easier for Hawaii to respond to cutbacks in Medicaid, and local Republicans say many residents will benefit from the tax...

Hawaii jobless rate fell to 2.8% in May

Hawaii’s unemployment rate, which ranks among the lowest in the nation, dipped in May to 2.8% to mark its lowest level in nearly two years. The previous time the jobless rate hit 2.8% was in July 2023. Until hitting 2.8% in May, the seasonally...

Business Monday: New Kona tattoo artist from Hong Kong blends artistry with healing

Jayers Ko poses for a portrait in her studio space. (Courtesy of Jayers Ko) For centuries, tattoos have been an artistic form of expression for humans, sometimes signifying a memory or milestone, and other times representing a new beginning and...

Hawaii making progress on internet for all

1/2 Swipe or click to see more COURTESY PHOTO Sylvia Luk 2/2 Swipe or click to see more COURTESY HAWAIIAN TELECOM A Hawaiian Telcom technician installs home internet on Lanai. Hawaii continues to make progress in its effort to provide broadband...

Deep Dive Into First Hawaiian Stock: Analyst Perspectives (5 Ratings)

Providing a diverse range of perspectives from bullish to bearish, 5 analysts have published ratings on First Hawaiian FHB in the last three months. The table below provides a concise overview of recent ratings by analysts, offering insights into...

NC veteran, family stuck in Hawaii now home thanks to strangers' generosity, medical group

DURHAM, N.C. (WTVD) -- Good news on the Johnston County veteran and his family after their dream vacation to Hawaii turned into a medical nightmare. PJ Smith is finally back home in North Carolina after being hospitalized in Hawaii since April....

Hawaii County Weather Forecast for June 30, 2025

Hilo Tonight: Partly cloudy in the evening then becoming mostly cloudy. Scattered showers. Lows 63 to 70 near the shore to 51 to 57 at 4000 feet. Southeast winds up to 10 mph shifting to the west after midnight. Chance of rain 50 percent. Monday:...

Hawaii County Surf Forecast for June 30, 2025

Forecast for Big Island Windward and Southeast Shores Tonight Monday Surf Surf PM AM AM PM North Facing 0-2 0-2 0-2 0-2 East Facing 2-4 2-4 2-4 2-4 South Facing 3-5 3-5 3-5 4-6 TONIGHT Weather Partly cloudy until 12 AM, then mostly cloudy. Showers...

Japanese company buys popular ice cream brand

A top mochi ice cream brand is under new ownership. Bubbies Ice Cream was acquired by the Japanese company Marubeni Corporation. The dessert brand, which is based in New York City, will continue its operations and manufacturing facilities out of...

Why Flying Can Be Good For Climate Change And Local Economies

Young Asian woman carrying suitcase, walking by the window at airport terminal.getty Has flying become the ultimate climate sin? Air travel is often cast as a scapegoat when it comes to tourism, but the numbers may tell a different story. Only 11%...