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Hiker & Her Dog Find Tiny Ball Of Fluff At Beginning Of Trail, Bring Him Along On 5-Hour Trek
An avid hiker from Honolulu, Hawaii, was setting out for a five-hour hike with her dog. The cat distribution system placed an obstacle in their path in the form of a tiny black kitten. Hiker Tarzana and her dog tried to ignore the tiny intruder,...

The vacation spots you keep returning to, from Zion to the ‘very best beach’ in Hawaii
By Christopher Reynolds, Los Angeles Times LOS ANGELES — There are times when you want a vacation that challenges you. But there are other times when you crave a familiar scene, a traveler’s version of comfort food. What is it that brings people...

CSU Rams vs. Hawaii Rainbow Warriors football: How to watch, storylines and staff predictions
Hawaii (5-2, 2-1 Mountain West) at Colorado State (2-4, 1-1 Mountain West) When/where: 5 p.m. Friday/Canvas Stadium TV/Radio: MW App/Spectrum/Rams Radio Network 99.1 FM BetMGM Line: CSU -1.5, 54.5 over/under Weather: 42 degrees, clear Series...

ACORN hosting Hawaii Vacation Raffle
Advocates for Children of Rural Nevada (ACORN) is a foster youth advocacy organization that relies heavily on grants to operate. But with the federal government terminating funding for programs like this in April, the nonprofit is in need of...

Passengers begin riding extended lines on Honolulu’s Skyline rail system
Kula Sylva — a 52-year-old, heavy equipment operator from Nanakuli — flies in and out of Daniel K. Inouye International Airport every week for jobs on the neighbor islands — and was thrilled that he could step off his Hawaiian Airlines flight from...

Letter: Young Brothers’ freight monopoly hurts Hawaii
I am writing about Young Brothers’ monopoly on interisland shipping. Did you know that Matson and Pasha carry freight to the neighbor islands, but do not carry any interisland freight? I shipped a truck interisland and it cost me $1,200 to go 165...

Second phase of Honolulu's Skyline opens from Aloha Stadium to Middle Street
HONOLULU (Island News) -- A major milestone today for Honolulu's Skyline. It's the first day that you can ride the rail to Pearl Harbor, the airport, Lagoon Drive and all the way to Middle Street. "We're having a joy ride and I'm so happy this is...

Expedia reveals seven key global travel trends shaping 2026 demand
Expedia Group’s Unpack ’26 report unveils emerging travel behaviours, top destinations, and lifestyle trends shaping global tourism demand in 2026. SINGAPORE – Expedia Group released Unpack ’26: The Trends in Travel™, its annual global study that...

State calls for more testing after getting high bacteria count at Maui beach
State officials say more tests are needed after routine testing revealed a high bacteria count at Cove Park in Kihei. According to the state Health Department, levels of 384 per 100 mL were detected during routine monitoring, and the department is...

From Florida to Hawaii: Best winter vacation destinations in US
The US has varied landscapes and climates, which makes it an ideal destination to search for some warmer spots even as winter arrives. If you are planning a vacation to a warmer place soon, then check out these perfect locations to feel some...

VICTOR JOECKS: Ford’s vacation tab tops $140K
Aaron Fords wants to be governor of a state he’s eager to get away from. As the Review-Journal recently detailed, Attorney General Ford was out of Nevada for more than four months last year. He went to France, Mexico, Macau, Singapore and Taiwan....

Travelers Can Now Reach Hawaii’s Most Popular Airport By Train For The First Time Ever
In what seems like picture-perfect paradise, there are still problems everywhere no matter how pristine and flawless a destination may seem. In Honolulu, traffic can be a real headache. It's certainly a city where you don't want to test out...
Road Trip: Princess Cruises Unveils West Coast Season Featuring Mexico, Hawaii & California Coast
70 Sailings on 13 Itineraries Departing from Los Angeles, San Francisco & Vancouver FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Oct. 16, 2025 -- Princess Cruises announced its 2027-2028 West Coast season, offering travelers a collection of warm-weather escapes during...

The Most Magical Boat Parade in Hawaii Happens Every December at Hawaii Kai Marina
I can’t believe the holidays are already here again! Have you made any plans yet for the season? If you want to dive into the festive spirit this year, the Festival of Lights Christmas Boat Parade is not to be missed. Held at the Hawaii Kai Marina...
Travel insurance companies see an uptick in purchases amid government shutdown
TEXAS — Travel insurance companies like InsureMyTrip say they have seen an uptick in travelers buying travel insurance for their trips. “We actually have seen a slight uptick in travel insurance for October, which, typically, September-October...

Box jellyfish alert issued for Waikiki, Maili beaches
A box jellyfish advisory has been issued for beaches at Waikiki and Maili beaches today. Honolulu Ocean Safety issued the alert via HNL Alert at about 8:30 a.m. today after box jellyfish were observed at the Waikiki and Maili shorelines. The box...

Rocket's 2026 early conforming limit hike tops others by $6k
Rocket Mortgage might have been a few weeks behind its competition in announcing its presumptive 2026 conforming loan limit increase, but it took that time to go higher than the rest of the market. United Wholesale Mortgage, Pennymac, Crosscountry...

The 11 travel rules you need to know (and the ones you can ignore)
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Box Jellyfish advisory issued for Waikiki, Maili Beach
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Honolulu Ocean Safety sent out an alert Thursday morning warning residents and beachgoers of Box Jellyfish observed at several Oahu beaches. Box Jellyfish have been observed at Waikiki Beach and at Maili Beach and its...

Pet chimpanzee goes ape on vacationers in 'Primate' trailer
Oct. 16 (UPI) -- A family's pet chimpanzee suddenly turns violent and starts attacking a group of vacationers on holiday in Hawaii in the first full trailer for Primate released Thursday by Paramount Pictures. The film stars Johnny Sequoyah as...