Hawaii’s tourism industry is suffering

By Parisa Burton  Nation & World Editor Hawaii has witnessed a devastating decline in the number of tourist visits in recent years, with nearly half a million fewer tourists in 2025 compared to pre-pandemic levels. The island relies on visitors for its …

Hawaii leaders remember Holy Father’s progressive ideals

Hawaii’s religious, political and educational leaders mourned the compassion and humility of Pope Francis, who died of a stroke Monday morning in the Vatican guesthouse where he lived. He was 88. Francis’ death came as a surprise to Catholics everywhere, …

3 entrepreneurs in the running for Hawaii House seat

1/3 Swipe or click to see more Michel “Joe” Gedeon 2/3 Swipe or click to see more Alexander “Alika” Malabey 3/3 Swipe or click to see more Tara Malia Gregory Hawaii’s Democratic governor has a choice of three Republican nominees from which to …

Who is your Hawaii Healthcare Hero?

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German teen backpackers deported from Hawaii over hotel mix-up

What was meant to be a sun-soaked five-week stopover in Hawaii turned into a harrowing ordeal for two German teenagers, who were arrested, detained, and ultimately deported—because they didn’t have a hotel booking. Charlotte Pohl, 19, and Maria Lepere, 18, …

Lab-grown mosquitoes could help protect Hawaii’s native birds

ancestor: A predecessor. It could be a family forebear, such as a parent, grandparent or great-great-great grandparent. Or it could be a species, genus, family or other order of organisms from which some later one evolved. For instance, ancient dinosaurs …

University of Hawaii responds to federal cuts, loss of $36million in programs

HONOLULU, Hawaii (Island News ) -- An update from University of Hawaii leadership Monday after dozens of research programs have been cut, jobs are being impacted, and international students are losing visas.  UH president Wendy Hensel says the school is in …

Hawaii basketball team lands graduate transfer from South Dakota

The University of Hawaii basketball team’s recruiting drive took flight with Monday’s commitment from a gravity-defying wing player. Quadre “Dre” Bullock is a graduate transfer from the University of South Dakota, where he achieved per-game averages of 12. …

‘He’s an angel’: Hawaii Catholics mourn Pope Francis

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Many Hawaii Catholics are overcome with sadness over Pope Francis’ passing, but also find comfort that he made his last appearance on Easter Sunday. Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace in downtown Honolulu held its noon Mass. …

Student visa cancellations addressed at University of Hawaii forum