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1+ hour, 46+ min ago (435+ words) I've been fortunate to stay at Hilton Waikoloa Village on the Big Island of Hawaii a few times, twice with children and most recently as an empty nester. It's a truly magical place, but there are some things folks should consider before booking a stay at the resort. Here are six pros and cons to think about before you plan a trip. Because the property is so large (over 62 acres), it operates its own monorail tram and canal boats to transport guests between the three accommodation towers. This creates a "Disney-esque" theme park atmosphere that is a novelty for many guests, especially kids, who view the transit as an attraction in itself. I think the boat rides are especially lovely at night. 5 Trending Rentals in Michigan That People Book on Repeat (And We See Why) Whether you go only once…...

11+ hour, 14+ min ago (207+ words) Hawaii gas prices continue to remain near their lowest levels of the year, according to AAA Hawaii. On Thursday, the group reported the average price for regular unleaded statewide was $4.44, which is 12 cents lower than the price was a year ago. "This month, Hawaii drivers are paying their lowest gas prices of 2025, [] AAA Hawaii: Gas prices remain down; state among top destinations for travelers Hawaii gas prices continue to remain near their lowest levels of the year, according to AAA Hawaii. On Thursday, the group reported the average price for regular unleaded statewide was $4.44, which is 12 cents lower than the price was a year ago. "This month, Hawaii drivers are paying their lowest gas prices of 2025, which is great news for year-end holiday travelers," said Liane Sumida, general manager of AAA Hawaii, in a news release. "A record number of…...

12+ hour, 23+ min ago (390+ words) HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Heads up travelers: new restrictions on power banks are coming to Honolulu airport. Starting Monday, Qantas Airways will no longer allow you to use power banks on board. You can still pack them in your carry-on luggage, but you can't use them in the air. While it only affects travelers to and from Australia for now, experts say it's just the beginning of a wider safety trend. Flights in and out of Hawaii require at least five hours over open ocean, making us more vulnerable to the dangers of lithium-ion battery chargers. "Over the water, there's limited options of where to go, especially if you have a fire in the cabin," said Al Ogata, tech security expert and CEO of CyberHawaii. "This means that we want to keep you guys safe while you're in the air and as…...

15+ hour, 58+ min ago (737+ words) Friday, December 12, 2025 66" Today's Paper Today " Updated 12:17 a.m. Redevelopment of Aloha Stadium should keep construction employment near record levels through the end of the decade, according to an economic forecast released today by the University of Hawai'i Economic Research Organization. Hawaii's economy continues to head toward a mild recession in 2026, driven primarily by the overall U.S. economy, President Donald Trump's ongoing tariffs, cuts in federal spending and deportations, according to the fourth quarter economic forecast released today by the University of Hawai'i Economic Research Organization. Combined with Hawaii's sluggish tourism industry and expected slowdown in job hiring, "all of those come together to produce an overall weak economy," said Carl Bonham, UHERO's executive director. UHERO's economic expectations mirror its previous forecasts for 2025 even before the record-long, 43-day federal government shutdown began on Oct. 1, disrupting pay for many of Hawaii's approximately 34,000 federal workers. The…...

17+ hour, 29+ min ago (84+ words) If you'd like to shop local this holiday season, one of Hawaii's hottest fashion brands has some new limited edition designs and deals. Oahu Golf Apparel can be found everywhere, from polos to hats on the links to out on the town. If you'd like to shop local this holiday season, one of Hawaii's hottest fashion brands has some new limited edition designs and deals. Oahu Golf Apparel can be found everywhere, from polos to hats on the links to out on the town....

22+ hour, 53+ min ago (93+ words) For over 50 years, the Honolulu Marathon has been woven into the fabric of Hawaii's community, including the shirts for thousands who've completed the journey. Honolulu Marathon finisher shirt design ready for race day unveiling Possible avian flu case poses risk to native species South Maui residents asked to limit water use as crews work to fix sewer spill Honolulu airport to see first in-flight power bank ban on this airline Roads reopen after Kahuku bus crash causes downed poles, power lines Judge denies dismissal of sexual assault case against Maui firefighter...

1+ day, 7+ hour ago (135+ words) HONOLULU (Island News) " We now know the name of the man who died paragliding on Oahu's east side on Monday, December 8, 2025. The Honolulu Medical Examiner's Office (ME) identified the 68-year-old man as James Simmons. Officials didn't release any information regarding Simmons' cause or manner of his death, at this time. The incident happened on Monday at approximately 2:30 p.m. when the Honolulu Fire Department (HFD) responded to an injured paraglider in the Makapuu Ridge area in Waimanalo. HFD reported that Simmons was paragliding in the area and crashed into the mountain near the paraglider launch site before rolling down about 20-feet from the impact site. Read the full initial article about this incident, below. Check back with Island News for future updates to this story....

1+ day, 9+ hour ago (27+ words) The Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources announced that it will implement parking management and fee systems at four popular state parks beginning in January 2026....

1+ day, 9+ hour ago (346+ words) HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Mayor Rick Blangiardi wants the crime-infested Chinatown Cultural Plaza torn down and rebuilt, and he's asking Taiwan's President to get it done. The decades-old plaza on Beretania Street, which features a stage and courtyard that once housed many restaurants and businesses, is becoming more derelict by the day, according to community leaders. "We have a lot of pigeons and the pigeons are nesting around whole building," said Chu Lan Shubert-Kwock, president of the Chinatown Business & Community Association. Shubert-Kwock showed stairways and air conditioning units clogged with poop and more than half of the mom and pop stores shuttered. "You can see that everything is falling apart," said Shubert-Kwock. The marketplace at the Chinatown Cultural Plaza was bustling with vegetable and meat vendors and lots of food a decade ago. Today there is only one vendor left. Anita Truong…...

1+ day, 16+ hour ago (565+ words) Thursday, December 11, 2025 74" Today's Paper By Daniel Farr Hawaii Tribune-Herald (l-r) Ashley Kierkiewicz, Rebecca Villegas and James Hustace. Hawaii County Council has advanced a $6 million package of homelessness and housing grants out of committee, but not without sharply criticizing local serv'ice providers for what members described as inefficient spending, weak accountability and uneven delivery of services. The grants are part of the county's Homelessness and Housing Fund, which this year received 23 applications requesting about $18.4 million. Twelve awards were approved for eight organizations, with the administration emphasizing that all applicants were carefully scored to maximize the social return on the county's investment. The full County Council must still approve the awards on Dec. 17. Council members stressed at a Dec. 2 meeting that the funds should not be used for travel outside the county, training or conferences. Housing officials noted that Hope Services consolidated…...