Due to strong El Nino storms, plans to begin sailing again have been pushed back. The canoes have been in New Zealand since November 2025.

Hawaiʻi is turning to visitor-funded models to pay for conservation of the Isles’ natural beauty. The state and federal government have long charged fees for parks and now the counties are getting into the act. We get more on that story from Pacific Business News Editor-in-Chief Janis Magin.

Hawaiʻi's real gross domestic product will likely increase by just 0.6% in 2026, down from 3.3% last year, the University of Hawaiʻi Economic Research Organization said.

Hawaiian Electric Company Vice President for Communications Jim Kelly shares updates and preparations for Tropical Storm Nolo.

Kula Hospital has been closed since the Kona Low storms in March caused significant damage to the building. Its future had been uncertain, but the state now confirms plans are underway to restore and reopen it.

Tropical Storm Nolo is expected to impact the islands this weekend. The name Nolo was picked from a list reserved for storms formed in Hawaiian waters. But how was the list of Hawaiian names decided?

The City and County of Honolulu adopted the platform HNL Build last year to streamline permitting processes. Since its launch, the number of building permit applications has increased by 34%.

Whether travelers should visit Hawaiʻi communities struck by disaster has been a major issue as climate change-fueled disasters have multiplied in recent years.