Hawaii Tourism Authority board members resign

The Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA) board members have resigned at the request of Governor Josh Green, marking a significant shift in the agency's operations. As of July 1, 2025, the HTA will operate with a clean slate after criticism over mismanagement …

Army Hawaii Soldier named 2024 Athlete of the Year

SCHOFIELD BARRACKS, Hawaii — Army Garrison Hawaii named 1st Lt. Faleniko Spino, an administrative officer with the 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, and a lifelong rugby player, the 2024 Athlete of the Year during a ceremony at …

Hawaii solar companies say Trump’s proposed tax credit cut is a blow to business

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Hawaii solar companies are racing to hook up new customers before the Trump Administration changes the rules on a major tax incentive. President Donald Trump’s budget bill, advancing through Congress this week, sharply reduces …

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Hawaii police investigating possible drowning of Colorado man

Hawaii's "Big Island" police are investigating the possible drowning of a 51-year-old male visitor that occurred Monday afternoon in Hilo. The man, identified as Greg Durocher of Castle Rock, Colorado, was visiting the island with his family. …

Hawaii solar companies fear president's renewable energy tax could hurt business

Have You Seen This? A spectacular Hawaii sight

HONOLULU — I'll admit, Hawaii is a very special place. It never ceases to amaze me. And one of those amazing things I get to see when I come home to visit my parents from time to time doesn't happen very often, and they're not rainbows (which …

Castle Rock man dead in presumed drowning after scuba diving in Hawaii

HILO, Hawaii (KRDO) -- The Hawaii Police Department says a Castle Rock man has died, possibly from drowning, while visiting the island with family. Police say that 51-year-old Greg Durocher died after scuba diving lessons. According to police, they were …

Dad Who Lost 4 Family Members in Hawaii Fireworks Explosion Still Dreams of His Wife Every Night

NEED TO KNOW After losing four family members in a tragic fireworks explosion that occurred on New Year's Eve, Nelson Benigno is breaking his silence Benigno's wife, grandson, sister-in-law and daughter-in-law were four of the six fatalities …

Hawaii Governor Signs Medical Marijuana Expansion Bill, After Calling One Of Its Provisions ‘A Grave Violation Of ...

On the heels of signaling a possible veto of a bill meant to expand access to medical marijuana in Hawaii, Gov. Josh Green (D) instead signed the measure into law over the weekend, regardless of a provision he recently described as “a grave violation of …