Hawaii News

Sharks! The very word strikes fear in some swimmers, surfers and beachgoers. But those top predators also play an important role in reef ecosystems. Now research shows there is a drastic drop in the numbers of reef sharks around populated …

Little by little, Hawaii’s iconic beaches are disappearing. Most beaches on the state’s three largest islands are eroding, and the erosion is likely to accelerate as sea levels rise, the U.S. Geological Survey reports. Though average erosion rates are relatively …

HONOLULU (AP) — Hawaii‘s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate has fallen to 6.3 percent. The Hawaii State Department of Labor and Industrial Relations says April’s unemployment rate was down from 6.4 percent in March. Nationally, last month’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate …

KAUAI, Hawaii, May 18, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — San Francisco and Kauai-based The Michele Hughes Company, which specializes in the land acquisition, design and creation of luxury residences, has engaged Concierge Auctions to sell three of its prized ocean bluff properties …

WAIKOLOA, HI–(Marketwire -05/17/12)- Marriott Resorts Hawaii will give you a HI 5 as part of its new group meetings offer. The “All Inclusive Meetings” package was designed to tailor to the needs of meeting planners. It includes a five-night, six-day …

HONOLULU, May 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ – Although they offer the largest selection of vacation rentals in Hawaii, this is not the expressed intent of Hawaiian Beach Rentals. The company’s main objective is to provide a customer experience that is unparalleled in …

SEATTLE, May 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Alaska Airlines announced today it will offer four flights a week between Portland, Ore., and Kauai, Hawaii, starting Nov. 5. The new seasonal service is in addition to flights Alaska offers from Portland International …

The University of Hawaii Warriors had four nationally televised games (see related articles) set for the 2012 schedule but there’s been a change. The BYU Cougar game has been moved from Saturday September 29 to Friday night September 28. The …

(CNN) — The sparkling blue waters of Hawaii run through Jack Johnson’s veins like lifeblood. As his fans know, the superstar singer-songwriter was born and raised in America’s 50th state. The island’s rich volcanic soil grounds him, and its rolling …

(CNN) — The sparkling blue waters of Hawaii run through Jack Johnson’s veins like lifeblood. As his fans know, the superstar singer-songwriter was born and raised in America’s 50th state. The island’s rich volcanic soil grounds him, and its rolling …