Seabourn Highlights After-Dark Experiences for 2026

Seabourn is shining a spotlight on noctourism—the travel trend of exploring destinations after dark—as the line prepares for its 2026 sailing season. From witnessing the Northern Lights in the Arctic to attending a concert among the ruins of...

Biketoberfest events top weekend fun in Daytona Beach, nearby areas

Biketoberfest returns to Daytona Beach, expecting to draw around 100,000 motorcycle enthusiasts. Other weekend activities include the Taste of Ormond food festival and local farmers markets. Flagler County will host an early, all-ages Halloween...

Portion of Kamehameha Highway to temporarily close for student mural project

WAIPIO (HawaiiNewsNow) - Drivers traveling through the Waipio area this weekend are being alerted of closures along Kamehameha Highway. A student mural project will close the northbound lanes of Kamehameha Highway between Waipahu and Waipio Uka...

Off the news: Hawaii airports won’t show Noem’s TSA video

Regardless of political leanings, it’s right that Hawaii’s airports not play a video in which Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem says Democrats are to blame for the federal government shutdown, and for any travel disruptions that may result....

Hawaii minimum wage to rise by $2 in 2026

Hawaii workers earning minimum wage will see the state’s biggest pay bump in years when the new rate takes effect on Jan. 1, 2026, jumping from $14 to $16 per hour — an increase of $2 that outpaces most other states. Hawaii workers earning minimum...

Miami Beach Honored with Multiple 2025 Magellan Travel Weekly Awards

Gold and Silver Recognitions Celebrate the City’s Ongoing Excellence in Marketing, Social Media, and Destination Branding The Miami Beach Visitor and Convention Authority is proud to announce its recognition with five prestigious honors at the...

CSU upsets Fresno State! UNLV survives Air Force! Hawaii gets Win #5! Each team’s top transfer! UNLV/Boise State Preview/Prediction! HP Ep. #124 OUT NOW!

Welcome back everyone to the Hike’s Peak podcast, thank you for coming back to the mountain! Week 7 was full of fireworks, with Colorado State shocking Fresno State in blowout fashion, UNLV surviving Air Force in one of the Mountain West’s most...

Hawaii AG investigates case of fatal banyan tree collapse

JOHN BURNETT/ HAWAII TRIBUNE-HERALD The front of the former Calvary Chapel Hilo building was damaged when a banyan tree uprooted and fell on the building on July 12. The fallen tree also killed two women who were trapped and crushed beneath the...

Skyline expansion offers faster, easier rides for UH students and employees

Reading time: 2 minutesSkyline trains arrive every 10 minutes between 4:30 a.m. and 10:30 p.m. Thousands of University of Hawaiʻi students and employees have a faster, more sustainable way to get to campus with the opening of the new phase of...

High School on SI Southwest Region Football Rankings — Oct. 21, 2025

We recently released our High School on SI Power 25 national high school football rankings. Now, we break it down by region. No. 1 St. John Bosco’s 27-14 win over Santa Margarita led to a slight change to this week’s Southwest Region rankings,...

Hawai’i Tourism Oceania announces annual ‘Sea the Future’ event

Hawai’i Tourism Oceania, represented by The Walshe Group, has announced its annual ‘Sea the Future’ event, showing how travel and tourism play a positive role for community and environment. ‘Sea the Future’ is a regenerative tourism initiative,...

Top 30 Island Escapes for Winter Travel 2025, Revealed by Travel and Tour World

NEW YORK, Oct. 15, 2025 -- Travel and Tour World (TTW), one of the world's leading B2B travel media platforms unveils the "Top 30 Island Escapes for Winter Travel 2025."This feature highlights thirty standout islands captivating travelers this...

HI: Honolulu City Council considers fare hikes for public transit

Honolulu City Council members today will consider increasing fares for riders of TheBus, TheHandi-Van and Skyline for the first time since 2022. The proposed fare hikes, starting next year, are necessary due to rising operational and maintenance...

Angels name former catcher Suzuki their next manager

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Luxury Travel Experts Can't Stop Recommending These 5 Fall Trips In The U.S.

A couple spending time together in a suite with a cozy fireplace at Wildflower Farm set against Catskill Mountains. Wildflower Farms/Noe Dewitt Have you heard of the "Decision Detox"? It is a growing movement where travelers hand over all...

Hawaii Island police arrest a man following violent crime spree, including carjacking

KURTISTOWN (HawaiiNewsNow) - Hawaii Island police have arrested a 31-year-old Pomaikai Olson, of Na‘alehu, for first-degree robbery following a violent crime spree on Saturday afternoon. At 4:43 p.m., police dispatch received numerous calls...

Moving what matters: Shidler alumna builds bridges across Hawaiʻi

Reading time: 2 minutesShannon Lum with her daughter, Emi As the director of human resources at Young Brothers, University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa Shidler College of Business alumna Shannon Lum doesn’t just manage teams—she connects people,...

Anthony Albanese's plane makes emergency landing in Missouri after passenger stuck by luggage

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s plane has been diverted on his way home to Australia from Washington for a medical emergency. The PM’s RAAF flight was forced to make an unscheduled landing in Missouri after a crew member was struck in the head...

New Korean barbecue restaurant cooks up traditional fare with a Hawaiian twist in downtown Long Beach

Seoulicious KBBQ, a casual Korean restaurant that brings a touch of Hawaiian flavors to all of its dishes, opened last month across from the courthouse in downtown Long Beach. Co-owner June Choe was raised in Hawaii and grew up eating Korean...

From exotic trips to upcycled stays, Expedia shares top travel trends for 2026

While you might see the same places pop up on social media or hear your friends talking about them, Expedia has revealed the travel trends for 2026. Within the research, the travel company, along with Hotels.com and Vrbo, has come up with a list...