Hawaii's largest manufacturers

The largest manufacturing firms in Hawaii employ more than 4,100 employees. The online version of this ranking expands what appears in print; another 44 manufacturers are included in our digital rankings, in addition to the 21 featured in this week's …

Charlie Wade has options as Hawaii men's volleyball looks to finish strong

HONOLULU — A full roster of talented and mostly healthy players, many of whom have contributed at one stage or another over the last few weeks? Yes please, says Charlie Wade. As the No. 3 Hawaii men’s volleyball team — up one spot in the AVCA rankings …

Hawaii's photovoltaic providers

Hawaii County Weather Forecast for April 18, 2025

Hilo Tonight: Cloudy. Frequent showers and slight chance of thunderstorms until early morning, then numerous showers and slight chance of thunderstorms late in the night. Locally heavy rainfall possible. Lows around 67 near the shore to around 53 at 4000 …

Hawaii's tourism industry strives to boost Japan market

HONOLULU (Island News) -- Tourism in the islands is going up, but international markets still need a boost, according to the state's leading economists. This week, they discussed international tourism to the islands. Japan numbers are down making up …

Hawaii County seeks resident input on short-term rentals

HAWAII COUNTY, Hawaii (Island News) -- The County of Hawai'i is asking residents to complete an online survey to help analyze the impacts of short-term rentals. The survey results will support an economic impact study the Department of Research and …

Veterans advocating for gun safety push for assault weapon ban in Hawaii

HONOLULU (Island News) -- A group of U.S. Army veterans are advocating for gun safety urging lawmakers to ban assault weapons this legislative session. They say the weapons don’t belong in the hands of civilians. While assault pistols are banned in the …

New University of Hawaii Athletics Director's base salary could top $500,000

HONOLULU (Island News) -- The University of Hawaii Athletics Director could become one of the highest-paid state employees in the Islands. UH Board of Regent and former Governor Neil Abercormbie said at its meeting Thursday that if the university wants to …

Radiology workforce shortage hits Hawaii hospitals with thousands of patient scans in the queue

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Hawaii hospitals are feeling the effects of a worldwide radiology shortage. Thousands of CT scans, PET scans, MRIs and other critical tests are waiting in the queue. The Queen’s Medical Center is reporting a significant backlog …

Hawaii Island student spreads Shear Aloha with free haircuts for homeless

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Just outside the Salvation Army in Hilo, it’s a constant buzz from the moment 17-year-old Giovani Malicdem sets up shop. “He gives the best hair cuts,” said Salvation Army Hawaii County social services director Roxanne Costa. …