Allen returns to Hawaii, hosts sand volleyball clinic in Kona

KAILUA-KONA — One of Hawaii’s most storied volleyball players recently hosted an exclusive event right in Kailua Village. KAILUA-KONA — One of Hawaii’s most storied volleyball players recently hosted an exclusive event right in Kailua Village. On...

Which former high school stars from Honolulu County area will be in action for the week of Monday, Oct. 13?

These ex-Honolulu County area high school standouts will take the field during the week of Monday, Oct. 13. AJ Bianco Nevada Wolf Pack Junior 6′4″ 219 Saint Louis High School Hometown: Lahaina Next Game: vs. New Mexico Lobos, Saturday, Oct. 18,...

20 solo travel tips for women from the Lonely Planet experts

If you’re eager to see the world, why hold out for the ideal travel companion? Solo journeys create indelible memories. Yet while voyaging by yourself can exhilarate, it can also be daunting – especially for female travelers. That’s why we asked a...

Raise a stein for a good cause: Helping Hands Hawaii brings Oktoberfest to Waikiki

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Helping Hands Hawaii (HHH) is inviting the community to raise a glass for a good cause at the organization’s Oktoberfest fundraiser. The event is set to take place Friday, October 10, at 5 p.m. at the Alohilani Resort...

Trump meets Japan’s first female PM Sanae Takaichi, says we're going to have a fantastic relationship

U.S. President Donald Trump is meeting with Japan's newly elected, ultraconservative leader in Tokyo during one of the busiest days of his Asia trip, the itinerary of which includes speaking to U.S. troops aboard an aircraft carrier and mingling...

Voting is open for the Long Beach Baseball Club team name

The Long Beach Baseball Club (LBBC) is holding a community vote to choose a name for their new pro team. After receiving over 1,300 submissions from residents and fans, the club has presented six options for the public to choose from. According to...

Condé Nast Traveler ranks Lexington as a top 10 best small city 

Lexington was recently named a best small city on Oct. 7 by Condé Nast Traveler. The city ranked No. 8 on the Readers' Choice Awards from the lifestyle travel magazine, gaining recognition for its rich horse and bourbon history. Here what to...

Katie heads to Hawaii to take on world’s best

Professional triathlete Katie Redmond will take on the most iconic race in triathlon – the 2025 Ironman World Championship in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii – on October 11. The iconic endurance event will bring together nearly 60 of the world’s top...

Orlando ranks among top 15 U.S. cities to celebrate Halloween

A WalletHub study ranked the best U.S. cities to celebrate Halloween based on safety, activities, and weather. New York City was named the best city for Halloween, followed by Jersey City, Los Angeles, Chicago, and Las Vegas. Two Florida cities,...

Kokua Line: How do we get discount on sewer fee hike?

Question: Last year when they were talking about raising sewer rates they said there would be a discount for low-income people. How do we sign up for that? They said it at a town hall and then I never heard of it again. Answer: There’s no start...

The Festival That’s Helping Visitors Experience Maui Like A Local

Holomua will be held at the Grand Wailea Resort in Wailea, Maui. getty This November, many of Maui’s industry leaders, including chefs, cultural ambassadors, and local purveyors, will gather at the Grand Wailea Resort for Holomua 2025, a business...

Travel and Cruise Expert Colleen McDaniel Teams Up with Norwegian Cruise Line to Discuss the Hottest Destinations for Off-Season Cruising

New York, United States, September 30th, 2025, FinanceWire Editor-in-Chief of Cruise Critic, Colleen McDaniel, Shares the Benefits of Off-Season Cruises to the Mexican Riviera, Bahamas and Caribbean New York, NY – With fall officially underway and...

SITE's Padraic Gilligan Talks Key Findings from the 2025 Incentive Travel Index

Following the release of the 2025 Incentive Travel Index (ITI) on Smart Monday and an insightful panel discussion in which industry leaders broke down this year's survey results, Meetings Today's Taylor Smith tapped Padraic Gilligan, SITE's head...

How the Hawaii football team matches up against Utah State

AGGIES OFFENSE WR—11 Braden Pegan 6-3 210 Jr. WR—5 Brady Boyd 6-1 195 Gr. LT—67 Adam Pond 6-5 290 Jr. LG—72 George Maile 6-4 295 Jr. C—55 Jimmy Liston 6-4 300 So. Don't miss out on what's happening! Stay in touch with breaking news, as it happens,...

New Orleans and a Gulf Coast beach town ranked among best 10 cities in US by Condé Nast

In Condé Nast Traveler’s 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards, over 757,109 people voted for the 10 best cities in the United States — and two of them sit along the Gulf Coast. Pensacola, a vacation hotspot anchored in the Florida panhandle, ranked 10th,...

HawaiianMiles will transfer to Atmos Rewards on Oct. 1 — here's what you need to know

In August, Alaska Airlines' Mileage Plan officially transitioned to a new joint-loyalty program with Hawaiian Airlines called Atmos Rewards. Now, Hawaiian Airlines' HawaiianMiles will convert to Atmos Rewards on Oct. 1. HawaiianMiles members may...

Family cruise in Hawaii: Exploring islands with Norwegian Cruise Line

With a few days to spend in Waikīkī, we do the usuals. Ala Moana shopping mall, a walk up Diamond Head, Duke’s for dinner and a trip to the North Shore for some beach time and cliff jumping at Waimea Bay. For a bit of culture, we attend the Nā Lei...

Air travelers cancel plans as government shutdown worsens

REUTERS/DANIEL COLE/FILE PHOTO Travelers pass through a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) security screening at Hollywood Burbank Airport during the first day of a partial U.S. government shutdown in Burbank, Calif., on Oct. 1. The...

Long Beach to consider permitting firework sales to reduce illegal ones, raise funds for nonprofits

Long Beach could allow legal fireworks to be sold and used for the Fourth of July, in an effort to reduce illegal fireworks and injuries related to the pyrotechnics — as well as to provide a new way for local nonprofits to raise money. The City...

Talks slow for North Shore first-responder hub, city says

Real estate negotiations between the City &County of Honolulu and the owner of a commercial center eyed for a future first-responder hub on the North Shore will require more time to complete, city officials say. The site, a 4.58-acre business zone...