Government shutdown hits air travel, Hawaii state office operations

HONOLULU (Island News) -- As the country enters the 11th day of a government shutdown, flight delays and cancellations are climbing nationwide. The Federal Aviation Administration said staffing issues are creating delays at more and more airports...

Signs of Hawaiian Life – October 12, 2025

1/3 Swipe or click to see more Jon Mitsuyasu of Mililani and his buddy Kirk Buckner “enjoyed local Hawaiian food in Yokohama, Japan,” at Aloha Table at Yokohama Bay Quarter. Photo by a restaurant waitress. 2/3 Swipe or click to see more While on a...

Column: Sounding alarm on domestic violence in Hawaii

Every day in Hawaii, we meet survivors of domestic violence who face choices no one should have to make: stay in an unsafe home or step into the unknown without a place to go, money to live on, or safety for their children and pets. I think about...

Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines reveal new, unified cabin experience as booking integration progresses

Share on LinkedInLinkedIn Share on TwitterTwitter Share on FacebookFacebook Share on RedditReddit Share on FlipboardFlipboard Share on TumblrTumblr Share via EmailGmail Share on WhatsAppWhatsApp As Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines continue...

Dillon Gabriel’s fiancé Zo Caswell shares 2-word message after travelling to Pittsburgh for Browns vs Steelers game

Quarterback Dillon Gabriel will make his second NFL start on Sunday afternoon against the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Cleveland Browns quarterback will have the support of fiancé Zo Caswell who made the trip across state lines. Caswell shared a video...

15th annual Hawaii Food and Wine Festival showcases world-class culinary experiences

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - With luxury culinary events hosted over three weekends on multiple islands, the Hawaii Food and Wine Festival is the largest food festival in the state. It was co-founded by Hawaii chefs Roy Yamaguchi and Alan Wong in...

Federal shutdown sparks travel chaos as holiday season looms

The 10-day government shutdown has left air traffic controllers and TSA agents working unpaid, causing rising absenteeism, flight delays (12,000+) and cancellations (200+), worsening ahead of holiday travel peaks. Unpaid federal workers,...

Kristen Nuss, Taryn Brasher complete 3-peat at Elite Beach Pro Tour event in Newport Beach

USA’s Kristen Nuss celebrates her win with fans, Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025, during the Elite Beach Pro Tour beach volleyball women’s finals at Newport Beach Pier. (Photo by Steven Georges, Contributing Photographer) Fans celebrate Kristen Nuss and...

Helicopter 'started spinning out of control' before California crash left 5 hospitalized

Five people were injured after a helicopter crashed in Huntington Beach, California, Saturday, a spokesperson for the Huntington Beach Fire Department told Fox News Digital. (Credit: @sicshortie via Storyful) NEWYou can now listen to Fox News...

Everything you need to know about Utah State vs. Hawaii

Utah State (3-2, 1-0 MWC) at Hawaii (4-2, 1-1 MWC) Kickoff: Saturday, 10 p.m. MDT Venue: Clarence T. C. Ching Athletics Complex (Capacity: 15,194) TV: Spectrum Sports Livestream: Mountain West Network app Radio: Aggie Sports Network (KZNS 1280 The...

Tourism industry deepening ties to film industry

GEORGE F. LEE / GLEE@STARADVERTISER.COM Kourtney Kang, left, Lynn DeCoite, Brian Keaulana and Matt Kester were the speakers of “Harnessing the Power of Film to Elevate the Destination,” a panel held during the Hawai‘i Tourism Conference at the...

Noctourism: 10 After-Dark Destinations Worth the Trip

The world transforms after dark. Streets fill with different sounds, shadows create mysterious stories, and destinations reveal hidden personalities that daylight never shows. When I think about my most memorable travel moments, many happened well...

Marriott Bonvoy Outdoor Platform Connects Travellers to the World’s Greatest Adventures

Nothing compares to an adventure in the wild, yet all outdoor travelers know that finding new places to go and preparing for the experience is never easy. Whether it’s destination inspiration, choosing where to stay, or planning what to do, the...

Chinese food, creative cocktails make a nice pairing in Long Beach

There’s a theme restaurant in Taipei where you’re locked in a jail cell, and meals arrive on metal trays slipped through a space in the bars. It’s blandly called … The Jail. There’s a theme restaurant in Las Vegas called the Heart Attack Grill...

The 6 Best Places To Travel In 2026, According To A Travel Advisor

The Shinkyo Bridge in Nikko, Japan. It's one of six recommended destinations for 2026. getty When it comes to the best places to travel, 2026 is less about opulence and more about originality — places that blend culture, beauty, and authenticity....

Travel Insured’s essential wildfire advice for travelers

Wildfires can transform a dream vacation into a stressful situation within minutes, but Travel Insured International emphasizes that proper travel insurance can provide crucial protection when fire-related events disrupt travel plans. As wildfire...

With tourism season in the rearview mirror, Alaska’s airline calendar begins to shift

Alaska Airlines passenger jets parked at Concourse C at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025. (Bill Roth / ADN) It’s a thrill a minute in Airline World. Here in Anchorage, there are extra gyrations, due to the...

Monahan stepped up from HPU to UH and earned a shot at the big time

GEORGE F. LEE / GLEE@STARADVERTISER.COM Hawaii’s Morghn Monahan took a swing against Cal Poly’s Charlotte Kelly last week. When Morghn Monahan decided to move on from Hawaii Pacific, she figured her volleyball career was probably over. After two...

Trivially Speaking: 1960s teens enjoyed a wave of beach movies

Greek mythology holds that Calliope, the goddess of eloquence and epic poetry, is considered the chief of the Muses. She was the one to whom writers — such as me — would hopefully invoke for inspiration. Supposedly, she inspired writers like Homer...

Utah State at Hawaii: Predictions, Injury Reports, How to Watch

Following a bye week, Utah State returns to action by returning to conference play. The Aggies will travel the nearly 3,000 miles to face Hawaii in the Aloha State. Should USU win, it would mark the first time since 2019 that the Aggies have...