Celebrity Chefs Join Musicians To Speed Up Rebuild In Maui, Hawaii

Mick Fleetwood (center) of Fleetwood Mac talks with actor and cultural advisor Vene Chun at last year's music and food benefit for survivors of 2023 Maui wildfires. J. Anthony Martinez Photography As a restoration group completes a plan to rebuild …

Tropical Storm Iona forms in the central Pacific, no threat to Hawaii

Extended reality redefines Hawaii tourism

An extended reality (XR) bus tour kicked off this week allowing participants to see an erupting volcano and Hawaii’s coral reefs up close and personal with XR headsets — all while staying in Waikiki. XploreRide’s bus tour has become the first of its kind …

Ritz-Carlton elevating its footprint in Hawaii

The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Waikiki Beach recently unveiled an $82 million renovation of its ‘Ewa Tower — its first major overhaul in partnership with unit owners since the property opened nearly a decade ago. The company is in the planning stages of …

One Moment, Please… Leaving Hawaii for Bluff Country?

By Jason Sethre Publisher Fillmore County Journal jason@fillmorecountyjournal.com I wear a number of hats, besides working at the newspaper.  One of my jobs, which I thoroughly enjoy, is delivering copies of the Visit Bluff Country Magazine to locations …

Hawaii County Weather Forecast for July 28, 2025

Hilo Tonight: Mostly cloudy with scattered showers. Lows 66 to 72 near the shore to 55 to 61 at 4000 feet. East winds up to 10 mph shifting to the northwest after midnight. Chance of rain 50 percent. Monday: Mostly sunny. Scattered showers in the morning, …

Tropical Storm Iona forms south of Hawaii in Central Pacific

Tropical Storm Iona becomes the first named storm in the Central Pacific , it is forecast to become a hurricane but remain well-south of Hawaii. The storm could increase wave heights for surfers and those on vacation should be aware. HONOLULU – Tropical …

Hurricane Iona forms after rapidly strengthening in the central Pacific Ocean, no threat to Hawaii

MIAMI (AP) — Forecasters said Iona rapidly strengthened into a hurricane Monday morning in the central Pacific Ocean. Hurricane Iona has maximum sustained winds of 75 mph (120 kph), making it a Category 1 hurricane. MIAMI (AP) — Forecasters said Iona …

Chloe Ayonon strong in Hawaii Rush victory

SAN DIEGO, California — The Hawaii Rush 08G team won the Best of the Best division last weekend during the 2025 Surf Cup played in San Diego, California. Subscribe today for unlimited access. Already a subscriber? Login Not ready to subscribe? Register for …

World News | Hurricane Iona Forms After Rapidly Strengthening in Central Pacific Ocean, No Threat to Hawaii

Miami, Jul 28 (AP) Forecasters said Iona rapidly strengthened into a hurricane Monday morning in the central Pacific Ocean. Hurricane Iona has maximum sustained winds of 120 kph, making it a Category 1 hurricane. Also Read | Alien Comet 3I/ATLAS Could …