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Silicon Valley food
fromTasting Table
1 day ago

The Busiest Costco In The World Is In The U.S., But Not In The State You Might Expect - Tasting Table

Costco's Iwilei location in Hawaii is the busiest in the world, attracting both locals and tourists due to its central location and competitive pricing.
#hawaii
Miami food
fromTravel + Leisure
1 week ago

Hawaii Is Open for Travelers After Historic Storms-Here's How to Help Local Communities Recover

Hawaii faces severe weather challenges but remains resilient, with most tourist areas open and a focus on community support.
Environment
fromSFGATE
1 week ago

Hawaii storms produced enough rain to fill 3 million Olympic swimming pools

March storms in Hawaii produced over 2 trillion gallons of rain, causing severe flooding and damage estimated over $1 billion.
Environment
fromSFGATE
3 days ago

Hawaii's 'unstable' storms are getting worse and lasting longer

Hawaii experienced unprecedented rainfall from back-to-back kona low storms, causing significant flooding and damage estimated at over $1 billion.
Travel
fromConde Nast Traveler
1 week ago

The Big Island Resort I've Visited Over a Dozen Times-And Would Book Again Tomorrow

Mauna Lani hotel offers a welcoming, family-like atmosphere and luxurious accommodations, making it a beloved destination for returning guests.
Agriculture
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

I've never seen anything like it': Hawaii's small farmers begin recovery after catastrophic flooding

Severe storms devastated LewaTerra Farm, leading to significant crop loss and extensive damage across Oahu, with recovery efforts expected to be lengthy and costly.
Miami food
fromTravel + Leisure
1 week ago

Hawaii Is Open for Travelers After Historic Storms-Here's How to Help Local Communities Recover

Hawaii faces severe weather challenges but remains resilient, with most tourist areas open and a focus on community support.
fromSFGATE
1 week ago
Environment

Hawaii storms produced enough rain to fill 3 million Olympic swimming pools

fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Lava bursts forth as Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupts

Amber lava exploded over 200 meters into the air as Kilauea, one of the world's most active volcanoes, erupted on Thursday. Lava fountains began to erupt from the volcano after 11 am local time.
Miami food
Alternative transportation
fromSFGATE
2 weeks ago

Hawaii could see electric passenger planes launch by 2027

Surf Air Mobility plans to launch electric aircraft in Hawaii, starting with cargo and eventually offering commercial passenger service.
#helicopter-crash
Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
2 weeks ago

These Are the World's Most Beautiful Airport Landings-and No. 1 Is an Island Destination Where the Runway Starts in the Ocean

Lord Howe Island Airport offers stunning views and is considered the most beautiful airport landing in the world.
Skiing
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Three killed as tourist helicopter crashes on Hawaiian island of Kauai

A tourist helicopter crash in Kauai killed three and injured two, with the incident occurring at Kalalau Beach on the Na Pali Coast.
Coffee
fromDaily Coffee News by Roast Magazine
1 month ago

Weekly Coffee News: Tariff Representation + Kauai Coffee Update

Kauai Coffee delays layoffs to April-May pending lease negotiations, a law firm pursues tariff refunds, Frinj Coffee founders died from carbon monoxide poisoning, and new coffee products launch including a barista guide and portable espresso machine.
East Bay food
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

Maui's Skyline Hawaii ziplines itself to island conservation

Skyline Hawaii combines ziplining tourism with environmental restoration, donating 1% of revenues to conservation while engaging visitors in planting native endemic plants on Maui.
LA food
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

Wailea Village helps Maui shine with local shops and restaurants

Wailea village restaurants including Lahaina Brewing Company, Tikehau Lounge, and Koast support Maui's recovery by offering local cuisine, fresh ingredients, and community gathering spaces for residents and visitors.
#kilauea-eruption
Environment
fromSFGATE
3 weeks ago

Hawaii braces for new storm as it still recovers from the last

Another kona low storm will impact Hawaii late Thursday through the weekend, primarily causing flooding concerns on Oahu, Maui County, and the Big Island after last week's severe weather.
Snowboarding
fromSnowBrains
1 month ago

SnowBrains Forecast: 10-20 Inches of Snow and Hazardous Summit Weather for Hawaii Through Sunday - SnowBrains

Mauna Kea summit faces severe weather Friday through Sunday with 15 inches of snow, icing, and 60-80 mph winds, followed by calmer conditions Monday-Tuesday and uncertain snow chances midweek onward.
Skiing
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

National park evacuated due to volcanic eruption, rock storm

Kilauea volcano erupted for the second time this year, ejecting tephra that forced evacuation of the summit and closure of Highway 11 due to hazardous conditions.
fromwww.nature.com
1 month ago

How Pele's hair' sprouts from erupting lava

The fragile-looking filaments of cooled lava known as Pele's hair can form when pockets of bubble-rich lava pull apart rapidly, experiments suggest.
OMG science
Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
1 month ago

20 Best Beaches on Maui for Sunbathing, Snorkeling, and Stunning Coastline Views

Maui's 120 miles of coastline offer diverse beaches from black-sand shores to postcard-perfect white-sand coves, each providing unique experiences for different vacation preferences.
US news
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

Why Hawaii can't rely on tourism alone

Hawaii's economy relies too heavily on tourism, which generates insufficient income growth compared to the U.S. average, forcing residents to relocate for better-paying jobs and lower living costs.
fromFood & Beverage Magazine
1 month ago

Mauna Kea Beach Hotel Welcomes Chef Miguel Soto

Chef Soto's culinary journey began in the vibrant streets of Mexico City, where food was not just sustenance but a form of storytelling and tradition. His family roots in Mexico instilled a deep appreciation for authentic flavors, which he has blended with his travels around the world. This fusion of culture and cuisine is evident in his culinary philosophy, emphasizing sustainability and craftsmanship.
LA food
Agriculture
fromFood & Beverage Magazine
1 month ago

Apply for the Cottage Industry Scholarship in Hawaii

The Cottage Industry to Commercial Enterprise Scholarship supports 15 Hawai'i food entrepreneurs annually through a 12-week course covering licensing, kitchen operations, branding, and distribution to scale businesses using local ingredients.
#kona-storm
Environment
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

Hawaii braces for storm as schools, parks shut down across islands

A powerful Kona storm brings heavy rain, flash flooding, and strong winds to Hawaiian islands, prompting widespread closures and emergency preparations across multiple counties.
fromTravel + Leisure
1 month ago

This Tropical Island Is the Top Trending Spring Break Spot for 2026, According to Kayak

Hilo, Hawaii on the Big Island has been a top pick for many spring travelers, according to Kayak. The booking company found that this spring break, flight searches to Hilo are up 60 percent and that airfare is down 26 percent, when compared to last year. An average, roundtrip economy flight over spring break is $503, according to Kayak.
Travel
History
fromwww.london-unattached.com
2 months ago

Hawai'i: A Kingdom Crossing Oceans

The British Museum exhibition showcases Hawai'i's vibrant material culture, revealing chiefs' regalia, gods' images, and historic ties with Britain including Kamehameha's diplomacy.
Miami food
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

Hawaii slammed by storm, heavy rains and flooding

A slow-moving Kona Low storm system batters Hawaii with heavy rain, flooding, and winds, causing power outages affecting over 100,000 customers and prompting evacuations due to potential dam failure.
fromTravel + Leisure
1 month ago

10 Best Beaches in New Zealand-With Pristine White Sands and Unique Natural Hot Springs

This golden strip of sand, fringed by turquoise waters, is part of the popular Abel Tasman National Park on Tasman Bay (also known as Te Tai-o-Aorere) at the top of the South Island. Awaroa Beach is nothing if not beloved. So much so that in 2016, almost 40,000 Kiwis banded together to buy the beach from a private entity for more than $2 million and donated it to New Zealand's Department of Conservation.
Travel
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Hawaii braces for powerful kona storm bringing heavy rain and strong winds

Hawaii prepares for a powerful kona storm expected to bring heavy rainfall, severe thunderstorms, gusty winds, and potential flooding across multiple islands starting Tuesday.
Skiing
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

Man dies after visiting Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

A 33-year-old Hawaii resident died after entering a closed section of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park near Kilauea caldera, despite warnings about hazardous terrain and unstable volcanic features.
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

Beloved Hawaii coffee shop closes after nearly 40 years

Since opening in October 1987, Coffee Gallery has been part of Haleiwa's history and daily life. Over the decades, we welcomed locals and visitors from around the world, and saw multiple generations return through our doors. What began as a coffee shop became a place for connection, memories, and community,
Food & drink
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

The Hawaii hotel that helped make Waikiki a global destination

The history, in and of itself, makes it unique,
Remodel
fromFood & Beverage Magazine
2 months ago

The Icon is Back: Inside Mauna Kea Beach Hotel's $180M Transformation - Food & Beverage Magazine

Sixty years ago, Laurance S. Rockefeller looked out at the turquoise waters of Kaunaoa Bay on Hawaii Island and imagined something extraordinary, a resort where world-class hospitality met the raw beauty of the Hawaiian coast. That vision became the Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, Hawaii Island's first resort and an instant icon of midcentury modern design. Fast forward to 2026, and the legend just got a serious glow-up.
Renovation
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

Study shows turbulence on flights to Hawaii has increased up to 30%

About 45 minutes prior to landing in Honolulu on Dec. 18, 2022, the pilots of Hawaiian Airlines Flight 35, a widebody Airbus A330, saw a white, plume-like cloud swiftly rising vertically ahead of them, caused by a storm cell. Moments later came a hard jolt. Then the airplane dropped rapidly, creating a brief free-falling sensation inside the cabin. Phones, water bottles, blankets and service carts lifted into the air. Passengers were affected as well, with some held down by a seatbelt while others rose upward.
Science
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

America's largest coffee grower faces closure

... Kauai Coffee is a fully integrated premium specialty coffee company. What that means is that we grow the coffee and put it all the way to the bag, all here on the island of Kauai. To do that, we have about 4 million coffee trees, and we farm about 3,000 acres. We harvest anywhere from 10 to 12 million pounds of cherry coffee, which needs to be processed into about a million to 2 million pounds of green coffee.
Coffee
Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
1 month ago

I Lived in NewZealand for 27Years-and This Is the No.1Tip for Anyone Visiting

A car is essential in New Zealand to access coastal roads, hidden bays, and villages that reveal the country's true character beyond city centers.
#maui
Cooking
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

The Hawaiian Snack That's Just Too Expensive At Costco, According To Customers - Tasting Table

Costco sells Kokoro frozen grilled musubi with meatless soy-glazed Spam-like patties for about $18 for eight pieces, prompting price complaints.
fromBikerumor
1 month ago

Kona Announces Updated Versions of Its Budget-Friendly Hardtails

Kona is one of the brands that seems to recognize this more than most and has maintained a healthy selection of affordable hardtails in its lineup for years. After all, the brand started out and built its early reputation on hardtails. And despite some uncertainty surrounding its future, the rider-owned brand isn't forgetting its roots. For 2026, Kona has refreshed three of its most accessible entry-level hardtail models with updated geometry and size-specific wheel sizing to improve handling, fit, and stability for riders just starting out on their mountain bike journey.
Bicycling
Food & drink
fromTravel + Leisure
2 months ago

Maui's Craft Cocktail Makers Are Getting Creative-and Drawing Upon the Island's Bounty of Fresh Fruits

Maui bars increasingly use local, sustainably sourced produce, spirits, and staff to rebuild community and elevate cocktails with island ingredients.
Snowboarding
fromSnowBrains
2 months ago

Snow Blankets Hawaii's Highest Peaks as Winter Storm Shuts Down Mauna Kea Summit Road - SnowBrains

Heavy snow at Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa forced summit road closures and a winter storm warning, with 10–16 inches expected above 11,000 feet.
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

The deadly Hawaii landmark haunted by murder and crime

On Oahu, along a hidden stretch of road in Nuuanu Valley, canopied by thick trees, there's a sharp U-shaped curve that locals know as Morgan's Corner. It's considered one of Hawaii 's most haunted spots, and the location carries a dark past. Over the past 100 years, it's been the scene of death, murder and misfortune, from deadly accidents to violent crime.
History
#molokai
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago
US news

I visited an island just a 20-minute flight from Maui. Its empty beaches and local gems made it feel like a true paradise.

fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago
US news

I visited an island just a 20-minute flight from Maui. Its empty beaches and local gems made it feel like a true paradise.

fromTravel + Leisure
1 month ago

This Hawaiian Island Has No Stoplights, No Crowds, and Two Ultra-luxe Hotels-How to Visit

You can visit here and see the beauty of the island by looking around and going about your day. However, it's deeper than you can see. What's missed is the stories told, so seek out our history and our roots, then you will truly understand.
Travel
US news
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

Hawaii residents and visitors clash on Road to Hana

Failure to follow local pullover etiquette on Maui's narrow Road to Hana led to a violent confrontation, property damage, and minor injuries.
Travel
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

Hawaii visitors buy a used car after $2,000 car rental quote

Hawaii's peak travel seasons create severe rental car shortages, forcing visitors to seek alternative transportation solutions like peer-to-peer rentals, used car purchases, and commercial trucks.
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

Hawaii's newest tourist attractions are on the farms

Maui's lush landscapes have drawn visitors for decades, but now what comes from the aina (land) is also attracting attention. As the island continues to recover from the 2023 wildfires and a 20.7% drop in tourism between July 2023 and July 2025, more Maui farm owners are opening their fields and facilities to visitors. Farm tours offer educational, entertaining and enriching experiences that offset the high cost of farming and help stimulate the island's economic recovery.
Agriculture
Travel
fromConde Nast Traveler
1 month ago

Boston Is Getting a New Direct Flight to Hawaii-With Lie-Flat Business Class Seats

Delta will resume seasonal nonstop Boston–Honolulu service starting December 19, 2026, reinstating the United States' longest domestic flight.
fromConde Nast Traveler
2 months ago

Chasing Lava as the Earth Shifts

Land is one of those things that can disappear even as you see it. It falls away beneath you, becoming merely the ground under your feet, because you're thinking about where you're going, or a place slowly blurring out of focus from the airplane window. Land is a primal word, primordial even, like lava. And it is a loaded word if, say, you're Indigenous or descend from a people whose land was taken from them.
Environment
#hawaii-travel
fromTravel + Leisure
2 months ago

20 of the Best Things to Do on Oahu, According to Locals

From the famed Waikiki Beach in Honolulu and surf spots on the North Shore to the lush Manoa Valley, Oahu's beauty is legendary. Given its stunning landscapes, cultural attractions, and outdoor activities, the island draws tourists from all over the world. This also means that, like many other Hawaiian islands, Oahu has experienced an influx of over-tourism. Travelers must be aware of their impact on both the environment and the people who call this exquisite place home.
Travel
Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
1 month ago

This Beach In Hawaii Has Some of the Clearest Waters in the World-Plus Calm and Shallow Waters, Too

Lanikai Beach offers soft white sand, crystal-clear swimmer-friendly waters and scenic Nā Mokulua views, requiring respectful, early-arrival planning due to limited parking and amenities.
fromFood & Beverage Magazine
2 months ago

Jared Dayton Appointed General Manager of Koa Kea Resort on Poipu Beach - Food & Beverage Magazine

Most recently, he served as Complex Director of Operations at Kauai Beach Club and Kauai Lagoons with Marriott Vacations Worldwide, where he honed his expertise in managing multi-faceted hospitality operations. Prior to that role, Dayton held the position of Director of Operations at The Westin Princeville Ocean Resort Villas, overseeing teams, capital projects, and food and beverage operations while driving both guest satisfaction and employee engagement.
Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
2 months ago

How to Visit Maui Responsibly After the Devastating 2023 Wildfires

Maui's dreamy landscape turned into a nightmare on Aug. 8, 2023. What began as a brush fire, fueled by dangerous winds, quickly engulfed the historic town of Lahaina and damaged other parts of the island. The deadliest wildfire in the U.S. in more than a century claimed 102 lives, destroyed more than 2,200 structures, and caused an estimated $5.5 billion in damage.
Travel
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

Travelers repeatedly stranded on island outside international airport

A certified commercial pilot, Ashmore used his time in line to pull up the FAA's Notice to Airmen to check KOA's real-time status. He said the notice said that the airport's runway was closing at 10:30 p.m. for ongoing construction. Since 2024, KOA's sole runway has repeatedly closed as the Hawaii Department of Transportation, or HDOT, works on repairs and reconstruction. To allow workers onto the airfield, HDOT closes the runway every night, which means redeye flights are subject to a sharp cutoff for departures.
Travel
Travel
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

The Hawaii destination eroding away in plain sight

Keahiakawelo on Lanai is a Martian-like landscape created by invasive animals and severe wind erosion, reachable only via rough dirt roads requiring four-wheel drive.
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