Hawaii On A Plate

Photo by Lawrence Tabudlo How do you showcase Hawaii’s personality through food? There are a few obvious answers — plate lunches, poke, authentic Hawaiian food and seasonal fruit. Thanks to many beloved local restaurants, there’s also a growing trend of …

Hawaii pushes back against Trump cuts, budget

Hawaii and 19 other states were granted a preliminary injunction Tuesday to prevent the dismantling of the federal Department of Health and Human Serv­ices, just as the Senate narrowly passed President Donald Trump’s signature budget bill to deliver on his …

DOH: East Hawaii Urgent Care clinics are ‘now in compliance’

The laboratories at the Hilo Urgent Care and Keaau Urgent Care clinics are now in full state and federal compliance and are legally able to conduct the same type of lab testing they’ve done for 22 years, according to the state Department of Health. The …

Hawaii Performing Arts Festival unveils 21st season

The Hawaii Performing Arts Festival is kicking off its 21st season of summer performing arts shows starting tonight. The Hawaii Performing Arts Festival is kicking off its 21st season of summer performing arts shows starting tonight. The opening …

New Hawaii laws going into effect for 2025

HONOLULU (Island News) -- Following the 2025 Hawaii Legislative Session, a series of bills were signed into law, effective as of July 1, 2025. The measures that became law on Tuesday come out of the sessions that occurred this year and last year. The full …

Hawaii Island brush fire causes a two lane closure

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - On Hawaii Island two lanes are closed on Highway 19, Hawaii Belt Road near the 31.5 mile marker near Ookala, due to possible damages to a utility pole caused by a brush fire. Flames sparked around 5 p.m. Tuesday when the brush …

Governor says Hawaii can handle federal cuts -- for now

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Governor Josh Green said last minute changes to the Senate version of the tax bill will make it easier for Hawaii to respond to cutbacks in Medicaid, and local Republicans say many residents will benefit from the tax relief. “We’ …

'I discovered why UK beach with Hawaii vibe and waterfall is deserted'

A pristine UK beach has remained almost completely free of sun worshippers, despite its excellent coastal features. Even on a weekday, the West Country's top beaches are often still bustling with summer tourists, surfers or dog walkers. This is not the …

The Valley’s Kristen Doute Almost Fumbled Luke Broderick’s Hawaii Proposal Because She Didn't Want to Shower Beforehand

NEED TO KNOW The Tuesday, July 1, episode of The Valley followed Kristen Doute and Luke Broderick's Hawaii engagement Doute told Broderick she didn't want to shower before getting on the fishing boat she'd later get proposed to on Ultimately, …

Majority of Hawaii Tourism Authority board members step down after governor's call for resignations