13 States That Tax Your Groceries on Top of Inflated Prices
Food prices are on the rise, but you may be paying even more than expected if you live in a state that charges tax on food. Learn which states tax groceries.
Winter 2024 Hawai‘i Perspectives Report identifies cost of living as top concern
Pacific Resource Partnership has released the Winter 2024 edition of Hawai‘i Perspectives, a comprehensive survey capturing the voices of more than 900 residents across all four counties. This included: 444 polled in Honolulu County; 208 in Hawai‘i County; 158 in Maui County; and 104 in Kaua‘i County.
Hawaii’s Only Mountain Tubing Experience Is A Tropical Thrill Ride Through Tunnels And Lush...
Known for its unreal landscape adorned with dramatic peaks and valleys, tropical rainforests, and home to a gorgeous uncrowded beach with turquoise waters, Kaua'i Island in the Hawaiian archipelago provides the perfect backdrop for exciting outdoor adventures. Hiking, snorkeling, and ziplining are just some of the...
$4 billion in disaster payouts set to proceed after court’s crucial ruling: ‘Will help...
A win for the individuals and businesses who have already filed suit. $4 billion in disaster payouts set to proceed after court's crucial ruling: 'Will help our people heal much sooner' first appeared on The Cool Down .
Audit Confirms Honolulu Rail Woes: Poor Marketing, Clunky Payment System
Short hours, inadequate marketing and a clunky payment system limit the Skyline rail line’s usefulness and therefore ridership, according to a report last week from the Honolulu City Auditor, validating residents’ complaints about the $10-billion-and-counting project. The audit also says accessibility for people with...
Proposed Bills Would Leave Few Options For Where Oʻahu Puts Its Next Dump
The city’s plan to put a landfill above a Wahiawā aquifer could be blocked by state lawmakers in the coming months, providing one fewer pathway for West Oʻahu residents to see the dump leave their side of the island. The mayor’s office has argued it has little...
Ongoing H-1 Freeway Upgrades in Hawai’i, HDOT Announces Extended Completion Dates Amid Construction Disruptions
The Hawai'i Department of Transportation (HDOT) recently updated the public on ongoing improvements to the H-1 Freeway. As the island's main artery continues to see construction, residents are bracing for disruptions. A variety of projects are currently underway and the schedules for these have been outlined by HDOT...
Honolulu’s Airport Flawed Layout Nearly Caused Airline Disaster
A near-catastrophe at Honolulu International Airport exposed a long-standing safety issue that remains unresolved. The final report from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) was recently released. The findings detail the January 23, 2023, incident involving United Airlines flight 384 from Denver to...
First Alert Forecast: Gusty trades are on the doorstep
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - We have a First Alert for gusty trade winds that will be strengthening by Monday afternoon and evening. Windward areas may have northeast winds of 15 to 25 miles by midday Monday, increasing to 20 to 30 miles per hour Tuesday through Wednesday before backing down slightly near the end of...
Business Monday: Sale price drops 50% for 2 Kona restaurants along Aliʻi Drive
About a year ago, the leases and contents of two well-known Big Island restaurants – the Kona Inn Restaurant and Kona Canoe Club – were listed for $3 million, but last week the price dramatically dropped. The two turn-key establishments, nestled in the Kona Village Shopping Center along...
