Aussies are still flocking to the US, but we need to explore more

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Passengers begin riding extended lines on Honolulu’s Skyline rail system

Kula Sylva — a 52-year-old, heavy equipment operator from Nanakuli — flies in and out of Daniel K. Inouye International Airport every week for jobs on the neighbor islands — and was thrilled that he could step off his Hawaiian Airlines flight from...

ACORN hosting Hawaii Vacation Raffle

Advocates for Children of Rural Nevada (ACORN) is a foster youth advocacy organization that relies heavily on grants to operate. But with the federal government terminating funding for programs like this in April, the nonprofit is in need of...

Letter: Young Brothers’ freight monopoly hurts Hawaii

I am writing about Young Brothers’ monopoly on interisland shipping. Did you know that Matson and Pasha carry freight to the neighbor islands, but do not carry any interisland freight? I shipped a truck interisland and it cost me $1,200 to go 165...

Expedia reveals seven key global travel trends shaping 2026 demand

Expedia Group’s Unpack ’26 report unveils emerging travel behaviours, top destinations, and lifestyle trends shaping global tourism demand in 2026. SINGAPORE – Expedia Group released Unpack ’26: The Trends in Travel™, its annual global study that...

Maui Weather Forecast for October 20, 2025

West Side Today: Breezy. Mostly sunny with isolated showers. Highs 80 to 86. East winds up to 20 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent. Tonight: Partly cloudy. Isolated showers in the evening, then scattered showers after midnight. Lows 68 to 75....

Second phase of Honolulu's Skyline opens from Aloha Stadium to Middle Street

HONOLULU (Island News) -- A major milestone today for Honolulu's Skyline. It's the first day that you can ride the rail to Pearl Harbor, the airport, Lagoon Drive and all the way to Middle Street. "We're having a joy ride and I'm so happy this is...

Hawaii won’t play airport video blaming Dems for shutdown

The state Department of Transportation will not play in Hawaii’s airports a Trump administration video that blames Democrats for the ongoing federal shutdown. In the approximately 30-second video, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem says...

Honolulu City Council postpones fare increases for public transit

A Honolulu City Council measure to increase fares for riders of TheBus, TheHandi-Van and Skyline for the first time since 2022 stalled Tuesday. The Council’s Budget Committee voted unanimously to postpone Bill 54 — a measure formally requested by...

The Most Magical Boat Parade in Hawaii Happens Every December at Hawaii Kai Marina

I can’t believe the holidays are already here again! Have you made any plans yet for the season? If you want to dive into the festive spirit this year, the Festival of Lights Christmas Boat Parade is not to be missed. Held at the Hawaii Kai Marina...

The ultimate guide to escorted, small-group and independent tours: Best itineraries, tips and more

Sometimes, you just want to leave the vacation planning to someone else. Whether it's an epic trip to America's best-known national parks, a multiday visit to Paris and France's chateaux country or an exploration of the Inca ruins of Peru, the...

The Business of Bagels: How New York’s Most Iconic Food Fuels a Culinary Economy

From small bakeries to global brands, New York’s bagel makers are shaping a cultural and culinary economy rooted in tradition and reinvention. Courtesy Utopia Bagels There are few foods more synonymous with New York City than the bagel—a simple...

From Florida to Hawaii: Best winter vacation destinations in US

The US has varied landscapes and climates, which makes it an ideal destination to search for some warmer spots even as winter arrives. If you are planning a vacation to a warmer place soon, then check out these perfect locations to feel some...

Hawaii coach Chang, CSU’s Norvell are bonded like brothers

1/2 Swipe or click to see more ISAIAH J. DOWNING / IMAGN IMAGES/ OCT. 10 When Jay Norvell took the job at Colorado State, he planned to hire Timmy Chang as an assistant coach. Then the UH job opened up and Norvell told Chang he should pursue it....

Ranked: U.S. States That Spend the Most on Going Out

See more visuals like this on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization Ranked: U.S. States That Spend the Most on Going Out See visuals like this from many other data creators on our Voronoi app. Download it for free on iOS or Android and discover...

State calls for more testing after getting high bacteria count at Maui beach

State officials say more tests are needed after routine testing revealed a high bacteria count at Cove Park in Kihei. According to the state Health Department, levels of 384 per 100 mL were detected during routine monitoring, and the department is...

These are the best U.S. states for hiking, according to a new study

Looking for your next great hike? According to a new study from outdoor brand KÜHL, some states are far better trail territory than others. The company ranked all 50 states based on trail access, weather, and safety, crunching the data to reveal...

Road Trip: Princess Cruises Unveils West Coast Season Featuring Mexico, Hawaii & California Coast

70 Sailings on 13 Itineraries Departing from Los Angeles, San Francisco & Vancouver FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Oct. 16, 2025 -- Princess Cruises announced its 2027-2028 West Coast season, offering travelers a collection of warm-weather escapes during...

VICTOR JOECKS: Ford’s vacation tab tops $140K

Aaron Fords wants to be governor of a state he’s eager to get away from. As the Review-Journal recently detailed, Attorney General Ford was out of Nevada for more than four months last year. He went to France, Mexico, Macau, Singapore and Taiwan....

Scheduled water service outage may impact Kihei residents, county says

KIHEI (HawaiiNewsNow) - A planned water outage may affect Kihei residents Monday night. The County of Maui announced last week that the planned outage is due to repair work at Sugar Beach Resort, starting at 10 p.m. Monday. The affected areas...