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Hawaii Sports 2Night: Kansei Matsuzawa
This week’s episode of Hawaiʻi Sports 2Night features one of the most unique and inspiring football journeys to come through the islands. Host Rob DeMello sits down with former University of Hawaiʻ…
A Deep Dive into Hawai‘i’s Shell Jewelry Industry
The journey of a seashell from the reef to a pendant on a gold chain is a fascinating tale made increasingly relevant as a burgeoning business takes shape. Three Hawai‘i artisans who make jewelry from shells talk about their craft as well as the ethics of shelling for commerce and for personal collections.
Millennial pastor in Hawaii grew Turo side hustle into $3M in revenue
Anwar Ali, a pastor in Kauai, scaled his car rental business on Turo from one vehicle to 213 cars, generating $2.95 million in 2025.
Entertainment: La Pietra 'Flowers' Film; Kauai Ukulele Festival
Top stories from across Hawaii and around the world, as seen on the HNN Sunrise Weekend show.
Bank of Hawaiʻi launches new Center for Family Business and Entrepreneurs
Center helps Hawaiʻi business owners plan for succession, unlock opportunity and navigate complexities of business, family and personal wealth.
Entertainment: Katchafire, High Watah prepares for musical tour across islands
The tour will start in Kona on Hawaii Island, then Oahu, before heading to Maui and Kauai.
Disaster loans available to businesses, nonprofits and residents affected by Kona low storms
SBA said the low-interest federal disaster loans are available to Hawaii businesses, private nonprofits (PNP), organizations, and residents affected by the Kona low storms.
Kaiser Permanente Hawaiʻi offers Maui programs aimed to inspire the next generation of health care professionals
Kaiser Permanente will host its third Career Exploration Day on Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. at the Kaiser Permanente Wailuku Medical Office. The event is offered in partnership with STEMworks, a program of the Maui Economic Development Board, and is open to intermediate and high school students across Maui County.
Around the MHS
The latest news from around the Military Health System for the week of April 13-17, 2026, includes the U.S. Navy medical team recovering Artemis II, a U.S. Army Captain’s unconventional journey to becoming a dentist, and a first-of-its-kind spinal surgery at U.S. Naval Hospital Okinawa, Hawaii.
Around the MHS
The latest news from around the Military Health System for the week of April 13-17, 2026, includes the U.S. Navy medical team recovering Artemis II, a U.S. Army Captain’s unconventional journey to becoming a dentist, and a first-of-its-kind spinal surgery at U.S. Naval Hospital Okinawa, Hawaii.
Businesses look back at a week fueled by Merrie Monarch rush
With thousands flying into Hawaii Island, it’s a crucial sales week for local businesses, but many are navigating steep prices and high operating costs.
Hawaiʻi businesses reminded to file their second quarter annual business reports
The annual report filing period is related to the business entity’s registration date and can be filed at any time during the quarter in which the filing is due; second quarter reports must be filed by midnight June 30.
Hawaiʻi businesses reminded to file their second quarter annual business reports
The annual report filing period is related to the business entity’s registration date and can be filed at any time during the quarter in which the filing is due; second quarter reports must be filed by midnight June 30.
Volcanic Ash: Voters running for cover as the political f-bombs fly
Who knew Hawaii U.S. Sen. Mazie Hirono was a trendsetter during the first Trump administration when she started conducting political discourse in vulgar language that almost got her mouth washed out with soap?
Hawai‘i Might Just Slay Citizens United — And You Can Help
We have the authority — and the responsibility — to get rid of dark money.
Nominate Your Company for the Hawai‘i Excellence in Business Awards
Hawaii Business Magazine invites you to recognize the companies making a difference across the islands
Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship set for Hawaii debut
Combat sports are back in the islands this weekend.
US conservatives sue to dismantle Native Hawaiian healthcare scholarships
Do No Harm activist group alleges ‘racial discrimination’ in program designed to support under-served communities
Conservative Activists Take Aim At Native Hawaiian Health Scholarship
A new lawsuit filed by a legal advocacy nonprofit says a 35-year-old federal scholarship program that brought Native Hawaiian doctors to the islands is unconstitutional.
Hawaiʻi weighs shorter probation, lighter punishment for drugs
The proposed changes come after criminal justice stakeholders from across the state took an extensive look at the state’s penal code in a effort to address concerns and outdated practices
Health officials investigate high rates of strep infections in West Hawaii
Department of Health officials said the overall risk to the public remains low, but early treatment is important.
Can Hawaiʻi Deliver All Of America From Citizens United?
A state Senate bill proposes a novel approach that one legal expert says would make the controversial national campaign finance law irrelevant in the islands.
Hawaii’s best places to work to be recognized by Hawaii Business Magazine
Over the past 22 years, the Best Places to Work Program recognizes the best employers in the entire state.
Laie slipper business needs help saving inventory after Kona low flooding
J-Slips Hawaii faces heavy losses from Kona low flooding and is asking for volunteers to help clean and restore affected inventory.
Laie business seeks community help after flood damages thousands of pairs of slippers
J-Slips Hawaii faces heavy losses from Kona Low flooding and calls on volunteers to help clean and restore affected inventory.
Maui Mental Health Providers Face Stress And Uncertainty About State Jobs
Staff at a state-run clinic serving wildfire survivors in Hawai‘i have waited months for permanent jobs. Instead, they got another temporary contract.
Maui Mental Health Providers Face Stress and Uncertainty About State Jobs
Staff at a state-run clinic serving wildfire survivors in Hawaii have waited months for permanent jobs. Instead, they got another temporary contract.
OHA launches Business Development Program for Native Hawaiian entrepreneurs in the food industry
The Office of Hawaiian Affairs is now accepting applications for its Kūlana ʻĀina Business Development Program, designed to support Native Hawaiian food entrepreneurs ready to grow and expand their businesses across Hawaiʻi’s food economy.
“Science Pirates” Take First at Hawaii Elementary Science Olympiad
Punahou students showcased their curiosity, creativity and teamwork at the Hawaii Elementary Science
Zero Wrestling? Holloway’s Career ‘Done’ After UFC 326 Defeat
Arman Tsarukyan isn’t worried about fellow Lightweight contender Max Holloway. One month ago, perhaps that wasn’t the case. Like Tsarukyan, Holloway was chasing down a dance with Ilia Topuria, and the former BMF kingpin wasn’t far off from earning his first UFC Lightweight title shot. Unfortunately for the “Blessed” Hawaiian, he came up rather short […]
The week ahead in Hawai‘i sports: No. 6 Hawai‘i water polo closes out home slate
The Rainbow Wahine will close out their home slate on Friday evening against Cal State Fullerton.
Kaiser health care workers ratify new contracts
Health care workers at Kaiser Permanente in California and Hawaii have ratified new union contracts after about a year of contentious negotiations and two rounds of strikes.
Larry Price, former UH football coach and longtime broadcaster, dies
Larry Price, a one-of-a-kind homegrown talent who helped shape University of Hawaii football and local sports media for decades, has died.
Young scientists, engineers grow with UH support | University of Hawaiʻi System News
Science fair projects provide an opportunity to extend classroom learning.
Kona Storms Flood Oʻahu
Back-to-back subtropical cyclones in March fueled destructive flash flooding on several of the Hawaiian Islands.
Hawaii launches emergency relief program for farmers, businesses
The Hawaii Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity today opened up applications for an emergency farm relief program for those impacted by the recent Kona low storms.
Tua Tagovailoa eager for fresh start, quarterback battle with Atlanta Falcons
Tagovailoa owed $54 million by Miami Dolphins in 2026
Live Science Today: Earth hits record energy imbalance, Hawaii floods and NASA prepares for Artemis II launch
Monday, March 23, 2026: Your daily roundup of the biggest science stories making headlines.
Jason Momoa forced to evacuate as devastating storm hits Hawaii
Thousands have been ordered to flee as the archipelago faces its most intense surge of storms in two decades.
Hawaiian Airlines Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner business class review
Hawaiian Airlines' Dreamliners' stunning business class features privacy suites, closing doors, creative menus, and colorful Hawaiian accents all over.
2 Arizona resorts, Hawaiian BBQ spot cited by health inspectors
Two Arizona resorts and one Phoenix Hawaiian BBQ spot were among places cited by health code inspectors in this week's Dirty Dining report.
A do-or-die moment for one of Hawaii's most contested trades
At the same time, aquatic resource officials are developing rules to restart collections of the fish for the first time since 2017
Fathers’ health crucial for pregnancy and child outcomes | University of Hawaiʻi System News
Investing in the wellbeing of boys and young men is a key to improving outcomes for future generations.
Arkansas basketball will open NCAA Tournament against Hawaii
The Razorbacks will face the Big West Tournament champions in the first round of the NCAA Tournament in Portland, Oregon.
Undergrad Business Roundup: A 3-Year Business Degree In Hawaii + Rotman's New Student-Led Investment Fund
Plus Gies College of Business gets $5 million commitment from Morningstar Direct and Spain's IE Business School teams up with Cambridge for A-level entrepreneurship.
Primary Care Must Be Protected As Hawaiʻi’s Health System Evolves
If we are serious about long-term health care cost control and outcomes, we must shift more resources to primary care.
Maui’s Mental Health Crisis Goes Far Beyond the Wildfire Burn Zone
On the day of one of the deadliest natural disasters in Hawaii’s history, Blake Kekoa Ramelb watched his hometown go up in flames. It was Aug. 8, 2023, and Maui was burning. Ramelb, born and raised in Lahaina, lived outside the burn zone, so his home was intact. But he couldn’t get into town to […]
Department of Health confirms measles case in Oahu visitor, issues exposure alert
Officials say the visitor had recently arrived in Hawaii from a region of the continental United States with known measles transmission.
Kimo Kahoano, the voice of Merrie Monarch, reflects on decades in Hawaii entertainment
Local entertainment legend Kimo Kahoano joins Guy Hagi to talk story about his decades-long career, from fire knife dancing in Waikiki to his iconic role as the voice of the Merrie Monarch Festival.
Nemeiksa's 19 lead Hawaii past UC Riverside 93-74
HONOLULU (AP) Gytis Nemeiksa's 19 points helped Hawaii defeat UC Riverside 93-74 on Friday.
New 38-foot teaching, research vessel for UH Hilo’s marine science program | University of Hawaiʻi System News
The aluminum workboat, named Kaiola, meaning “sealife,” arrived from Oregon in February.
Why a Hawaii man chose to tackle his sports gambling addiction by offering free surf lessons to strangers
Billy V Live: The latest in Hawaii Entertainment
This week on Billy V Live:
‘Untamed’ Season 2 Details: Who’s Joining Eric Bana for New Mystery?
Mystery thriller moves to Hawai'i for Season 2.
2/26/2026 – POTENTIAL PUBLIC HEALTH RISKS FROM WHALE CARCASS OFF HAWAIʻI ISLAND’S KONA COAST
JOSH GREEN, M.D. GOVERNOR RYAN KANAKAʻOLE ACTING CHAIRPERSON POTENTIAL PUBLIC HEALTH RISKS FROM WHALE CARCASS OFF HAWAIʻI ISLAND’S KONA COAST KAILUA-KONA, Hawaiʻi – The Department of Land and Natural Resources […]
Roberts Hawaiʻi to open new entertainment venue
The space is a $15 million investment, designed for weddings, corporate events, fashion shows, pau hana, nightclub entertainment, and more. Roberts…
Entertainment: Limelight venue & Survior 50
Limelight Hawaii, a six-thousand square foot space at the Ala Moana Hotel, can hold up to 700 people and features a massive LED screen, concert-level sound and lighting, and a full commercial kitchen and bar.
Pacific leaders gather in Hawaii for business summit
Leaders from Pacific Island nations and territories gathered this week at the East-West Center in Manoa for an inaugural diplomatic and business summit aimed at promoting private sector investments and contracts across island communities in Oceania.
HMSA Proposal: Hawaiʻi Health Care Could See Radical Transformation
Changes could touch 760,000 HMSA members and their doctors.
Kaiser Permanente nurses, health care professionals in California and Hawaii end strike, will return to work Tuesday
More than 30,000 Kaiser Permanente health care workers to end strike in California and Hawaii
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — An estimated 31,000 registered nurses and other front-line Kaiser Permanente health care workers will return to work on Tuesday after a four-week strike in California and Hawaii…
Kaiser Permanente health workers return after four-week strike
An estimated 31,000 registered nurses and other front-line Kaiser Permanente health care workers will return to work on Tuesday after a four-week strike in California and Hawaii to demand better wages and staffing.
Pessimism Widespread Among Local Businesses
The latest BOSS Survey reveals widespread pessimism about Hawaii's economy, with 51% of business leaders expecting conditions to worsen in 2026. Though tourism companies remain notably more optimistic than other sectors.
String Of ‘Devastating’ Suicides In Hawaiʻi Prisons Continues
Corrections officials are asking for millions of dollars this year to hire dozens of health care workers to improve mental health services inside.
The Sunshine Blog: Stemming The Flow Of Campaign Cash, Hawaiʻi Style
Short takes, outtakes, our takes and other stuff you should know about public information, government accountability and ethical leadership in Hawai‘i.
Cal State Northridge beats Hawaii 84-60
NORTHRIDGE, Calif. (AP) Larry Hughes Jr. scored 27 points, and Josiah Davis had 20 points and five assists in Cal State Northridge's 84-60 victory over Hawaii on Saturday.
Kokua Line: What sales tax are Hawaii businesses supposed to charge?
Question: What sales tax are businesses supposed to be charging in Hawaii? We mean for customer purchases like at stores and restaurants and other places that get a lot of tourists. We’ve noticed that it’s inconsistent.
Stop cyber threats! Learn to use artificial intelligence as your small business security ally
This session will focus on the security and privacy issues associated with artificial intelligence, providing a clear roadmap for integrating artificial intelligence tools ethically and effectively to stay one step ahead of sophisticated cyber threats.
Volcano Watch: New ‘Is Tephra Falling?’ citizen science tool launched in Hawaiʻi
Like the “Did You Feel It?” earthquake reporting tool helps make maps of areas affected by shaking, the new tool helps scientists map areas affected by tephra fallout; observations will be used to assess the character and size of the eruption plumes from Kīlauea volcano on the Big Island, along with the dispersal pattern of tephra fall.
What Does It Take To Prove You’re Sick Enough To Get Treatment?
Hawaiʻi must seriously consider a universal health care system that does not hinge on employment or the outcome of an adversarial hearing.
Volcano Watch — New Hawaii citizen science tool: Is Tephra Falling?
During Kīlauea summit lava fountaining episode 41, residents and visitors shared their observations of tephra falling via email, phone calls, and on social media. A new online tool, “Is Tephra Falling?” will allow people to share their observations in a more systematic way.
Enormous 'mega-blob' under Hawaii is solid rock and iron, not gooey — and it may fuel a hotspot
A new study reveals a detailed look at what lies beneath the Hawaiian hotspot.
Gender-Affirming Care Is Health Care
That’s why Hawaiʻi doctors and patients need state protection.
Q&A With 3 Star Edge Troy Mailo
Happy Sunday Husky fans. I’m sorry this is late today but I’m in Hawaii having some family time. I got the chance to talk to 3 star edge Troy Mailo from Mullen HS, CO about his recruitment and interest in UW. Mailo is rated as the 42nd best edge in the country and besides UW […]
Surprising things about visiting Hawaii's friendliest island, Molokai
Although I'm a Hawaii local, many things surprised me about my first time visiting Molokai, nicknamed the Friendly Isle, on a recent trip.
SBA programs for native businesses face scrutiny
The Native Hawaiian Organizations Association is urging President Donald Trump’s administration to distinguish between “isolated allegations” about the Small Business Administration’s program aimed at developing native-run businesses and its success expanding economic opportunity, as U.S. Rep. Ed Case calls for a formal review.
Another strike sends 31,000 Kaiser Permanente health care workers to picket lines
An estimated 31,000 registered nurses and other front-line Kaiser Permanente health care workers launched an open-ended strike this week in California and Hawaii to demand better wages and staffing.
Another strike sends 31,000 Kaiser Permanente health care workers to picket lines
An estimated 31,000 registered nurses and other front-line Kaiser Permanente health care workers launched an open-ended strike this week in California and Hawaii to demand better wages and staffing
Shark attacks in Hawaii spike in October, and scientists think they know why
Sharktober is real in Hawaii — and it's down to the reproductive pattern of predatory tiger sharks, an analysis of 30 years of data reveals.
Astronaut Ellison Onizuka Science Day Returns To Hilo
HILO, Hawaiʻi – On the 40th anniversary of the Space Shuttle Challenger tragedy, the life and legacy of Hawaiʻi’s first NASA astronaut was celebrated.
Thousands of Bay Area Kaiser workers to go on strike starting Monday: Here's what we know
Kaiser Permanente said in a statement that negotiations were resuming Sunday with unionized nurses and other workers who are planning an open-ended strike starting Monday at dozens of locations in California and Hawaii.
Letter: Hawaii lawmaker puts politics over women
U.S. Rep. Jill Tokuda’s revisionist history of Title IX suggests the late U.S. Rep. Patsy Mink intended it also apply to transgender groups. Title IX addressed sex and related immutable characteristics, not gender, a social construct.
Hawaii wins 98-71 against CSU Bakersfield
HONOLULU (AP) Quandre Bullock scored 17 points as Hawaii beat CSU Bakersfield 98-71 on Thursday.
Landmark Supreme Court case challenges Hawaii’s strict gun law
The case stems from a lawsuit by three Maui residents challenging restrictions on carrying guns in places like beaches and businesses
Leading at the Frontlines of Rural Healthcare
Subscribe on LinkedIn This story first appeared in Amy Weaver’s LinkedIn newsletter, Direct Relief: Hope Ahead. A new year invites reflection. What should we carry forward? What needs to chan…
Editorial: More scrutiny for HMSA-HPH health care tie-up
Is it a good idea for Hawaii’s largest health insurer, the Hawaii Medical Service Association (HMSA), to partner up in business with one of Hawaii’s larger health care systems, Hawai‘i Pacific Health (HPH)? State senators and representatives had plenty of questions and concerns to express at a Tuesday briefing on the issue — and Hawaii residents who depend on private insurance should, too.
Governor Needs To Step Into Proposed Hawaiʻi Health Care Consolidation
The proposed deeper integration between Hawaiʻi Pacific Health and HMSA would only intensify the problem with lack of access to providers and care. Gov. Josh Green must act now.
Kaiser nurses, health workers, deliver second strike notice
More than 31,000 nurses and health professionals at Kaiser Permanente plan to walk off the job — for a second time — at hospitals across California and Hawaii.
School Sports Fans Are Getting Meaner. Do Hawaiʻi Laws Fall Short?
The recent assault of Moanalua High School’s assistant athletic director has sparked calls to better protect sports officials. Teachers say the DOE needs to do more to keep them safe, too.
Hawaiʻi Needs Universal Health Care, Not Another Temporary Fix
Obamacare was never designed to fix what’s actually system failure.
Hawaii secures nearly $190M in federal funding for rural health care
Gov. Josh Green said the funding will expand rural health care, EMS and workforce programs statewide
HMSA plans merger with Hawaii Pacific Health hospitals
Insurance giant HMSA and Hawaii Pacific Health, which owns several major hospitals, have agreed to join forces in one of the biggest mergers in Hawaii history.
UH earns top global rankings in oceanography, atmospheric science
The University of Hawaii at Manoa earned high marks across nearly 20 disciplines in the 2025 Global Ranking of Academic Subjects, with oceanography, atmospheric science and hospitality and tourism management emerging as its highest-ranked programs, according to a news release.
UH Mānoa ranks top 12 in U.S. for oceanography, atmospheric science, tourism | University of Hawaiʻi System News
The rankings are based on measures such as world-class faculty, world-class research output, high-quality research, research impact and international collaboration.
‘Chief of War’ and Fiji tribute cap memorable year for entertainment
A groundbreaking historical drama set during the epic power struggle to unify the Hawaiian islands; a record-breaking concert at the Tom Moffatt Waikiki Shell; a spotlight on island playwrights; and the return of the Blaisdell Concert Hall as a major performance venue after a $10 million improvement project are among the most memorable entertainment events of 2025.
Borreca’s final column reflects on Hawaii’s major politicos — and political promises made
Never let anyone tell you politics doesn’t matter.
Supporting Keiki Health With a $50 Wellness Incentive
The Department of Human Services (DHS) is encouraging families statewide to participate in the Hawai‘i Child Wellness Incentive Program (HCWIP), a pilot initiative designed to support regular well-child checkups and […]
Exclusive: DHS begins slashing FEMA disaster response staff as 2026 begins
The Trump administration is abruptly cutting dozens of staff who are at the forefront of disaster response and recovery at the Federal Emergency Management Agency this week, according to internal emails obtained by CNN and sources familiar with the plan.
A look back at Hawaii sports in 2025
As the year comes to an end, we look back at some of the most memorable moments in Hawaii sports.
I went to Hawaii for the first time. My trip would've been better if I'd known these 5 things before I left.
Though I planned a lot for my first trip to Hawaii, I would've saved time and money in Oahu if I'd known these tips and how to avoid some mistakes.