Hawaiian Plans Another Round of Layoffs
Hawaiian Airlines plans to lay off 48 employees as it continues its integration with parent company Alaska Air Group. In a filing with Hawaii’s Department of Labor and Industrial Relations, the carrier said it will cut 41 positions at its corporate headquarters, three at its air cargo hangar, and four at Honolulu...
Man indicted for murder and attempted murder charges
HONOLULU (Island News) – The man accused of allegedly murdering his girlfriend and attempting to murder his ex-girlfriend, has been indicted. John Nihipali, 55, was indicted on Wednesday, following the incident that occurred on March 5, 2026, while Nihipali was on a work furlough pass and wearing an ankle monitor.
Police arrest suspect who escaped custody in Kailua
HONOLULU (Island News) -- Honolulu police arrested a suspect who escaped police custody in Kailua on Wednesday. The Honolulu Police Department (HPD) initiated a search for 30-year-old Kaleipilialohamaikalani Zuttermeister who escaped police custody at 5:48 p.m. on Wednesday, March 11, 2026. Police said the arrestee...
Thursday Weather Alert Day | Kona storm strengthening with Flooding Rain, Damaging Winds, and...
A powerful kona storm is continuing to impact the Hawaiian Islands and is expected to intensify, bringing periods of heavy rain, flash flooding, damaging winds, and strong thunderstorms. Wind gusts could reach up to 70 mph in some areas, while the highest summits of the Big Island may see snow and ice.
Hawaiʻi Department of Education closes 7 schools due to flooding
The Hawaiʻi Department of Education announced the closure of five schools due to flooding.
Homegrown comedian Charlene Kaye brings the laughs back to Honolulu
Homegrown comedian Charlene Kaye is set to appear at Blue Note this weekend. Kaye has been making her mark through musical parodies on platforms like Instagram and TikTok, where she’s gone viral doing impressions of artists like Taylor Swift and K-Pop boy bands. She’s been featured by The New...
Target announces price cuts on thousands of items ahead of spring
(Gray News) - Target is cutting prices on thousands of items as springtime shopping is about to arrive. The company said the price reductions will start this month and range from 5% to 20% on items that include items from its home, baby and everyday collections. “Busy families are thinking...
That purple Hawaii vacation lei likely came from Thailand, and some lawmakers want to...
Flower garlands are synonymous with Hawaii. But the purple orchid lei that adorn the necks of tourists often aren't made in the Aloha State. Instead, they are imported from Thailand. Some Hawaii
EXCLUSIVE: Video shows Aina Haina man moving rubble as fire burns nearby
Somsack Phanthavong, 51, was taken into custody after Monday’s fire on Lawelawe Street in Aina Haina.
Kona storm knocks out power to thousands; HECO crews working to restore service
HONOLULU (Island News) – Crews with the Hawaiian Electric Company (HECO) are responding to multiple power outages reported across Hawaii as a storm continues across the state on Thursday. As of 7:30 a.m. on Thursday, HECO reported that approximately 690 customers in the Waipio area are without power. Along...

















