Potential improvements involving downtown Honolulu business district set for discussion July 9th

Efforts are underway to enhance the safety and appeal of the Honolulu business district. Bill 51 will be introduced at the Honolulu City Council meeting on July 9; the legislation aims to establish a business improvement district for downtown....

Honolulu Pride: LGBTQIA+ Events in July 2025

Photo: Courtesy of Blazing Saddles Hawai‘i Blazing Saddles Hawai‘i Tuesdays, July 1, 15, 22 and 29, 6:30 to 9 p.m. Time to break out those cowboy boots. Join Hawai‘i’s diverse community for line dancing, the two-step and all manner of...

AAA Hawaii: Gas prices hold steady before holiday weekend

Gas prices are holding steady in Hawaii, according to the AAA Hawaii Weekend Gas Watch. On Thursday, AAA Hawaii reported the statewide average price for regular unleaded was $4.47, which is the same as last week and 22 cents lower than at this...

State officials, Los Angeles Rams mull more Hawaii minicamps; preseason game unlikely

WAILUKU, Hawaii — Puka Nacua passed through a War Memorial Stadium gate with a wide smile and an open hand as he prepared to greet a horde of eager keiki pressed together along a waist-high metal fence. Between some rounds of jan-ken-po with the...

Firefighter Who Founded Company to Make Cars Safer for Kids Dies After Taking Scuba Diving Lesson with Family

NEED TO KNOW A former Colorado firefighter has died after taking a scuba diving lesson in Hawaii Police said 51-year-old Greg Durocher of Colorado died after he "became unresponsive" at Waiolena Beach Park following the scuba diving lesson with...

Washington court sets hearing on cap-and-trade suit

Published 2:07 pm Thursday, July 3, 2025 The Washington Supreme Court will hear in October allegations by the Washington Farm Bureau that the Department of Ecology has failed to exempt all fuel used on farms and to transport farm goods from...

I Wore These Celeb-loved Sneakers 8 Days Straight in Hawaii—and They’re Nearly $100 Off for Fourth of July

I’m not exaggerating when I say I’ve tested out hundreds upon hundreds of sneakers over the years. As a longtime health and fitness journalist, it doesn’t take me long to file this type of footwear into a few different categories: ideal for...

Hawaiian Sailing Canoe Association embarks on 2025 voyage across islands

Members of the Hawaiian Sailing Canoe Association race from the Big Island to Maui in this image captured off the coast of Maui. The association works to educate the public about Native Hawaiian traditions. Photo courtesy Gloria Reed From Kohala...

Downtown Honolulu Business Improvement District proposed to revitalize area

Following a decline in foot traffic after COVID-19, stakeholders in downtown Honolulu are trying to recreate the success of the Waikiki Business Improvement District with a bill that would establish the area's own district.

American Savings Bank appoints John Jacobi as Executive VP and Chief Information Officer

July 3, 2025, 11:00 AM HST John Jacobi American Savings Bank has named John Jacobi as Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer. John will oversee ASB’s technology teams and lead strategic initiatives, continuing ASB’s commitment to...

Thursday Weather - Stronger trade winds filling in with drier conditions, creating potential for higher fire risk

HONOLULU (Island News) -- A large high-pressure system will sit more than a thousand miles north-northeast of the islands over the next few days. This system will create stronger trade winds, bringing breezy to locally strong conditions through...

Hawaii County Weather Forecast for July 03, 2025

Hilo Tonight: Mostly cloudy. Showers likely in the evening, then scattered showers after midnight. Lows 63 to 70 near the shore to 50 to 58 at 4000 feet. North winds up to 10 mph shifting to the west after midnight. Chance of rain 70 percent....

Hawaii County Surf Forecast for July 03, 2025

Forecast for Big Island Windward and Southeast Shores Tonight Thursday 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 3-5 TONIGHT Weather Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers. Low Temperature In...

Hawaii Tourism Authority board members resign

The Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA) board members have resigned at the request of Governor Josh Green, marking a significant shift in the agency's operations. As of July 1, 2025, the HTA will operate with a clean slate after criticism over...

Lakers Trade Proposal Flips LeBron James for $220 Million All-NBA Big Man

Getty LeBron James of the Angeles Lakers. The Los Angeles Lakers need to get younger around Luka Doncic and could also use an extra hit of front-court talent, even after inking free agent center Deandre Ayton to a two-year deal. LeBron James is...

Trump naysayers who predicted economic doom again proven wrong after latest jobs report

Fox News' Peter Doocy reports the latest on the president's 'big, beautiful bill' and his recent policy achievements ahead of the Fourth of July from the White House. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Predictions of President Donald...

Hawaii solar companies say Trump’s proposed tax credit cut is a blow to business

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Hawaii solar companies are racing to hook up new customers before the Trump Administration changes the rules on a major tax incentive. President Donald Trump’s budget bill, advancing through Congress this week, sharply...

Hawaiian Electric warns of scammers using QR codes

Hawaiian Electric is warning businesses about a wave of scam attempts involving fake threats of shutting off service and fraudulent QR code payment requests. Since mid-June, at least 10 scam reports have been filed by business customers on Oʻahu,...

Hawaii solar companies fear president's renewable energy tax could hurt business

Banana Boat & Hawaiian Tropic Sunscreens Sued By ACCC For Alleged Greenwashing

Adding to Australia’s growing sunscreen concerns, two popular sunscreen brands have been slammed by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) for alleged greenwashing. Hawaiian Tropic and Banana Boat sunscreens are being accused of...