FBI pursuing cyber-gang in Hawaiian Airlines hack

The Federal Bureau of Investigation is investigating the “cybersecurity event” that plagued Hawaiian Airlines for at least three days last week as part of the alleged actions of an international group of cyber-thieves known as Scattered Spider....

Column: In Hawaii, learn truth about cost, value of a college degree

In today’s climate of economic anxiety and political polarization, some Hawaii families may be understandably questioning the affordability and value of a college degree. Indeed, it is increasingly common to encounter stories critiquing the rising...

Texas-based developer buys Hawaii Kai Shopping Center

HAWAII KAI, Hawaii (Island News) -- Hunt Companies Hawaii has purchased the Hawaii Kai Shopping Center for an undisclosed amount, the company announced Wednesday. Kamehameha Schools owns the land underneath the 145,000-square-foot Safeway and...

How Health Care Remade the U.S. Economy

For years, the United States labor market has been undergoing a structural transformation. As jobs in manufacturing have receded, slowly but steadily, the health care industry has more than replaced them. The change has been particularly visible...

This south Louisiana company has found success building metal studs. Here's how.

After he left Georgia Tech in 2019 with a degree in mechanical engineering, Mateo Atwi returned to New Iberia and started a business with his brother Tiago creating buildings out of shipping containers. They built some modules for a medical clinic...

Waianae health center planning to assist medicaid patients after Trump tax bill

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - President Trump signed his sweeping legislation which cuts taxes, slashes medicaid, food stamp spending and boosts border security funding. Governor Green had dire warnings about people losing access to key safety nets...

Wednesday Weather - Trade winds start to pick up with mostly dry weather ahead

HONOLULU (Island News) -- Showers are moving across the islands this morning, as seen on radar and satellite. The trade winds are light right now, but they are expected to get stronger later today and stay that way through the rest of the week...

Deal Digest: EMF Pays $8 Million To Enter Tampa Market.

STATION SALES Tampa – Educational Media Foundation has filed an $8 million deal to buy classic rock “98.7 The Shark” WPBB from Beasley Media Group. The transaction marks EMF’s entry into the Tampa Bay market, where it is expected to put the...

Strong trade winds could lead to elevated fire danger beginning next week

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The dry season is in full swing, which means there is an increased risk of fire spread here in Hawaii. Weather models are starting to output much stronger trade winds at the beginning of next week. The semi-permanent...

Former Hawaiian Airlines exec joins American Savings Bank as CIO

Hawaii County Weather Forecast for July 02, 2025

Hilo Tonight: Mostly cloudy with numerous showers. Lows 63 to 70 near the shore to 51 to 57 at 4000 feet. North winds up to 10 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent. Wednesday: Partly sunny. Numerous showers in the morning, then scattered showers in the...

Hawaii County Surf Forecast for July 02, 2025

Forecast for Big Island Windward and Southeast Shores Tonight Wednesday 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 4-6 4-6 3-5 3-5 TONIGHT Weather Mostly sunny until 6 PM, then mostly cloudy....

Hawaiian Electric warns customers of new scam using QR codes

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - In the latest flurry of scams, criminals have targeted Hawaiian Electric business customers by threatening to shut off service and then sending QR codes to make payment. At least two businesses have paid cash. “Scammers...

Guam leaders mark Organic Act’s 75th anniversary, stress unfinished business

Government of Guam officials on Tuesday announced a series of events commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Organic Act of Guam, launching the “Lumåla’ I Estoria-ta – History Comes Alive" celebration. The events will run through August, with...

Hawaiian Tropic, Banana Boat parent faces greenwashing allegations

Edgewell Personal Care Australia and its US-based parent company, Edgewell Personal Care Company (Edgewell PCC) are facing legal action due to alleged misleading claims about their Hawaiian Tropic and Banana Boat sunscreens being ‘reef friendly.’...

Honolulu Water Agency Sues US Navy Over Red Hill Fuel Spill Damage

Suit estimates it is costing $1.2 billion for the Board of Water Supply to clean up and protect Oʻahu’s drinking water wells. The Honolulu Board of Water Supply is taking the U.S. Navy to court for refusing to cover the local agency’s costs...

A Roaring Fork chef, the Aspen Saturday Market

A chef or restaurateur will endeavor to tell a story or build on a theme when writing the season’s new menu. A source of inspiration for me in menu design stemmed from the ingredients’ “proximity to the soil.” In the restaurant kitchens I’ve...

Hawaiian Electric warns of scammers sending QR codes to make payments

July 1, 2025, 11:30 AM HST Fraudsters are targeting Hawaiian Electric business customers in a recent flurry of scams, threatening to shut off service and sending QR codes to make payment. At least two businesses have paid cash. Screenshot of image...

Record-Breaking Passenger Numbers: These Are The Busiest July 4th Routes

On July 4, 2025, the United States will be celebrating its 249th birthday. To celebrate, the entire country is going on vacation. The Fourth of July has been a federal holiday since 1870, and this year, it falls on a Friday too, essentially giving...

Hawaii Green Business Awards Program honors local businesses for sustainability

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Dozens of Hawaii businesses were celebrated for their sustainability efforts on Friday by Governor Green. The 45 awardees representing six islands were recognized during the annual Hawaii Green Business Program awards...