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Hawaii labor force is shrinking as population ages, workers leave

Hawaii labor force is shrinking as population ages, workers leave

Hawaii’s labor force continues to shrink on this Labor Day, leading to fears of an even bigger workforce crisis ahead as the population ages, retires and dies and younger employees continue to leave for more affordable states. Efforts continue to...

Hawaii’s Abundant and Ignored Earth

Hawaii’s Abundant and Ignored Earth

To visit Hana, a small, remote town on the island of Maui, most people wake at the crack of dawn, hop in convertible Mustangs, and drive the 45 miles from the regional airport, returning the same day. The highway sinews along the lip of the...

Hawaii island residents, Police Commission discuss search for next chief

Hawaii island residents, Police Commission discuss search for next chief

The search for the next Hawaii County police chief and the department’s involvement with federal immigration enforcement were the hot topics at a recent Police Commission meeting at the County Council chambers in Hilo. The search is necessitated...

‘Wednesday’ Season 2 Episode 7 Recap: Is Principal Barry Dort Dead?

‘Wednesday’ Season 2 Episode 7 Recap: Is Principal Barry Dort Dead?

The last time we saw someone dance on Wednesday, it went so viral that even Lady Gaga herself decided to join the show. This time around, we have another gala, and it’s Enid and a surprise guest who give us a fantastic performance, which makes me...

Hawaii Volcano Circus seeks to expand SPACE campus

Hawaii Volcano Circus seeks to expand SPACE campus

The Windward Planning Commission on Thursday will consider a proposal to expand the Seaview Performing Arts Center for Education in Kalapana Seaview Estates in Puna. The Windward Planning Commission on Thursday will consider a proposal to expand...

‘Stolen Land’: Gavin Newsom’s ‘Agricultural Equity’ Advisers Prepare Plan To Redistribute Farmland to Racial Minorities

‘Stolen Land’: Gavin Newsom’s ‘Agricultural Equity’ Advisers Prepare Plan To Redistribute Farmland to Racial Minorities

Gov. Gavin Newsom (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images) California Democratic governor Gavin Newsom's "agricultural equity" advisers are finalizing recommendations for the state to redistribute farmland to non-white Californians and Native American...

Hawaii County Weather Forecast for September 01, 2025

Hawaii County Weather Forecast for September 01, 2025

Hilo Tonight: Mostly cloudy with scattered showers. Lows 66 to 72 near the shore to 53 to 61 at 4000 feet. East winds up to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent. Labor Day: Mostly sunny with isolated showers. Highs 79 to 86 near the shore to around...

Maritime Partners aims for future growth with Centerline Logistics acquisition

Maritime Partners aims for future growth with Centerline Logistics acquisition

02 Sep 2025by Martyn Wingrove An operator of US coastal towing vessels, petroleum barges and tugs has been acquired by a growing US maritime asset owner An entity of Maritime Partners, an owner, operator and financier of towboats in the US, has...

Hawaii County Surf Forecast for September 01, 2025

Hawaii County Surf Forecast for September 01, 2025

Forecast for Big Island Windward and Southeast Shores Tonight Monday Surf Surf PM AM AM PM North Facing 2-4 2-4 3-5 3-5 East Facing 2-4 2-4 2-4 2-4 South Facing 2-4 2-4 2-4 2-4 TONIGHT Weather Partly sunny until 6 PM, then partly cloudy until 12...

Hawaii college student turns dorm-room dream into swimwear line

Hawaii college student turns dorm-room dream into swimwear line

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - In two years, local swimwear brand CheekiSwim has won over fans with its unique island designs and it’s launching a new collection. What started as an idea in a dorm room has turned into running all parts of a business...

Rallies in Hawaii part of nationwide protest of Trump policies

Rallies in Hawaii part of nationwide protest of Trump policies

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Labor Day rallies in Hawaii and across the country urged the federal government to prioritize working families over profit. Organized in Hawaii by Indivisible Hawaii and the ACLU Hawaii, the “Workers, Not Billionaires”...

Corresp. and Wholesale, Credit, AI Asst., Warehouse Products; Events and Training

Corresp. and Wholesale, Credit, AI Asst., Warehouse Products; Events and Training

Corresp. and Wholesale, Credit, AI Asst., Warehouse Products; Events and Training “Apparently you can’t use ‘beef stew’ as a password. It’s not stroganoff.” How’s your privacy? Or another question: Why wouldn’t you tell your recent borrower to...

Honolulu Landing in Puna eyed for preservation

Honolulu Landing in Puna eyed for preservation

The Hawaii County Council is renewing its push to acquire a historic stretch of coastal land in Puna, urging the Department of Finance to proceed with the purchase of a 364-acre property in Pahoa using dedicated conservation funds. The Hawaii...

Cruise Industry Sues Hawaii Saying “Green Fee” is Unconstitutional

Cruise Industry Sues Hawaii Saying “Green Fee” is Unconstitutional

The cruise industry has taken the unusual step of filing a lawsuit seeking to enjoin the enforcement of a new Hawaiian law that they claim is unconstitutional and will impose unreasonable fees on cruise ships docking in the state. At issue is a...

Hawaii kicker Kansei Matsuzawa’s legend grows in defeat

Hawaii kicker Kansei Matsuzawa’s legend grows in defeat

MARCO GARCIA-IMAGN IMAGES Hawaii Rainbow Warriors placekicker Kansei Matsuzawa (17) reacts after making the winning field goal over the Stanford Cardinal during the second half at Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex. TUCSON, ARIZ. >> With...

California-Hawaii air attempt

California-Hawaii air attempt

San Francisco, August 31: Two of the navy aeroplanes left on the flight to Hawaii at 2.42pm to-day. The forecast is for favourable weather, with 10 to 20-mile winds from the northeast. The planes taking part in the flight are those of the PN-9...

The restaurant industry is ever evolving. How do you ensure continuous learning and stay updated with the latest industry practices?

The restaurant industry is ever evolving. How do you ensure continuous learning and stay updated with the latest industry practices?

One thing operators can count on in the restaurant industry is that change is constant. When comparing their business to five years ago or predicting what they will be like five years from now, they may see some dramatically different practices....

PGA Tour season-opener concerns after Hawaii course forced to close for two months

PGA Tour season-opener concerns after Hawaii course forced to close for two months

A PGA Tour golf course has been forced to shut down temporarily due to severe weather conditions, officials have confirmed. Kapalua Resort in Hawaii typically hosts the PGA season-opening Sentry event, which is just four months away - but in an...

Hawaii County Weather Forecast for August 31, 2025

Hawaii County Weather Forecast for August 31, 2025

Hilo Tonight: Mostly cloudy. Occasional showers in the evening, then scattered showers after midnight. Lows 66 to 73 near the shore to 53 to 61 at 4000 feet. Southeast winds up to 10 mph. Chance of rain 90 percent. Sunday: Partly sunny with...

Hawaii County Surf Forecast for August 31, 2025

Hawaii County Surf Forecast for August 31, 2025

Forecast for Big Island Windward and Southeast Shores Tonight Sunday Surf Surf PM AM AM PM North Facing 0-2 0-2 1-3 1-3 East Facing 2-4 2-4 2-4 2-4 South Facing 3-5 3-5 2-4 2-4 TONIGHT Weather Mostly cloudy until 6 PM, then partly cloudy....

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