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...

AFN honors Villegas’ career of research and advocacy

Native Village of Afognak and corporate leader Dr. Malia Villegas was awarded Alaska Federation of Natives “Warrior of Light” honor at the AFN Convention last week in Anchorage. The award, named for Tlingit elder Dr. Walter Soboleff, recognizes...

Taste of Ormond serves up Hawaiian flair

Craving smoked spare ribs, roasted cedar plank salmon with jalapeño apricot glaze, cactus chili or strawberry lemonade boba? Enjoy them all in one afternoon at Taste of Ormond, now in a brand-new fall edition. The 12th annual Taste of Ormond will...

Wahine’s ugly performance has coach Robyn Ah Mow steaming

JAMM AQUINO / SEPT. 1, 2024 Hawaii head coach Robyn Ah Mow looks on from the sideline during a 2024 game in Honolulu. (Jamm Aquino/Honolulu Star-Advertiser) In a match that set a program record for losses in a season with 13, the Hawaii women’s...

PRIMATE Trailer: A Killer Chimp vs. Gen Z in Hawaii

You wanna know what’s not a good idea. Trying to make a wild animal a member of your family. I love and appreciate many animals, especially primates as they are our closest kin. But they do have certain natural protective instincts that I fully...

Does Earth have 2 moons? What to know about newly found quasi-moon

You may have heard a lot of online chatter about Earth's two moons recently, but that doesn't quite get the discovery right. Earth still only has one true natural satellite — our 2,159-mile-wide moon oribiting about 239,000 miles away. However,...

NASA says Earth now has 'two Moons' for the next 60 years

A new 'quasi-moon' has been discovered in Earth's orbit(Image: Getty Images) The Earth now has another Moon. Kind of. NASA simulations have revealed that Earth has a new 'quasi-moon' - a celestial body that is sharing an orbit round the Sun with...

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...

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...

Talking the Tropics w/Mike: Melissa slowly organizing & pulsing over the Caribbean

Jacksonville, Fl. — THE TROPICS: ***** ALWAYS CHECK & RE-CHECK THE LATEST FORECAST & UPDATES! **** Tropics threats/impacts for Jacksonville/NE Florida/SE Georgia: None The Atlantic Basin Overview: The Atlantic hurricane season is June 1st through...

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....

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...

Alaska Airlines' Longest Nonstop Routes With The Boeing 737 MAX 9 In 2025

Seattle-based Alaska Airlines has recently catapulted itself into one of the largest airline operators in the United States. From a small regional carrier, this airline has defied all odds, and through various airline acquisitions (Virgin America...

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...

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...

Earth has two moons? Here’s what NASA has to say

A recent announcement by the Natioenal Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has sparked global fascination, revealing that Earth has been accompanied by a second “moon” for decades. Scientists confirmed that this cosmic companion, though...

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...

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...