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Laoag airport being readied for possible services to Honolulu
By Ashley Erika O. Jose, Reporter THE Department of Transportation (DoTr) said the airports in Laoag City and Busuanga in northern Palawan are being readied to handle international flights, with Laoag in particular being positioned for services...
See what USPS holiday shipping rate increase will cost you
New Yorkers will be paying more to send mail and packages through the United States Postal Service this holiday season as the agency announced several price increases earlier this month. In an effort to help cover extra handling costs and as a...

Best Family-Friendly Airbnbs in Honolulu, Hawaii (2025 Guide)
Honolulu offers the perfect mix of sun-soaked beaches, lush green mountains, and rich cultural attractions, making it a dream destination for families. Whether you’re building sandcastles on Waikiki Beach, hiking up Diamond Head for panoramic...

Beneath the Surface: The Geopolitical Implications of Shifting Deep Sea Mining Regulation
As the global energy transition accelerates, the ocean floor has emerged as the next frontier in critical mineral competition between the United States and China, as both countries seek geopolitical and energy dominance. Modern economies depend on...

Energy Law: Month in Review - September 2025
Welcome to Dorsey’s Energy Law: Month in Review. We provide this update to our clients to identify significant developments in the previous month. Please reach out to any of the authors, listed above, to discuss these issues. Table of Contents...

Hawaii Hits Milestone in Rooftop Solar
Support CleanTechnica's work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. Hawaii has the highest rate of rooftop solar power adoption in the US, on a per capita basis. It makes sense, as the power grid is largely (~65%) powered by imported fossil...

Moanalua High School's media program inspires Hawaii's future storytellers
Hawaii Creative Media is transforming education by offering students real-world skills in the media industry. At Moanalua High School, students engage in a vibrant media class led by Austin Zavala, where creativity is at the forefront. The...

Dept. of Health recalls linguini dish sold in Hawaii for possible listeria contamination
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The Hawaii Department of Health is alerting residents of a recall for a linguini dish sold in Hawaii. The recall is of select lots of Scott & Jon’s Shrimp Scampi with Linguini product, due to potential contamination of...

You Can Stay in a Modern Castle Airbnb in Hawaii

Revival of Maui County Fair spurs Hawaii Island interest
WAILUKU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The Maui County Fair returned to record-breaking numbers reviving hope that Hawaii Island’s event could rebound next. But are shipping costs and staff shortages too much of a challenge for the Big Island? Hawaii News Now...

Hawaiian Bros debuts in Tennessee with new Hixson location
US fast-casual restaurant chain Hawaiian Bros has expanded its presence with the opening of a new location in Hixson, Tennessee. Situated at 5118 Hixson Pike, it marks the chain’s entry into the Tennessee market. Discover B2B Marketing That...

The One Hawaii Airbnb You Need To Book for Epic Dark Sky Views
For those who love to gaze under dark skies and enjoy the stunning Big Island of Hawai’i, the Starlit Skies of Kalapana, a gorgeous Airbnb in Pahoa, delivers a rare escape. Here, jungle, volcano, ocean, and starlit skies explode in spectacular...

The Up-and-Coming City in Hawaii That’s Perfectly Sized

New international wave brings fresh energy to SDSU women’s soccer
After only carrying two international players on last year’s roster that finished 9-8-4, San Diego State women’s soccer head coach Mike Friesen revamped the roster by adding four players from Canada and Europe to a roster that lacks experience yet...

Hawaii Seaglider Initiative expands with 3 prominent partners
1/2 Swipe or click to see more RENDERING COURTESY REGENT A rendering shows a proposed seaglider design in operation over the ocean. 2/2 Swipe or click to see more COURTESY PHOTO David Uchiyama The Hawaii Seaglider Initiative — a coalition...

USPS holiday shipping rates just went up. See what it'll cost you
New Yorkers will be paying more to send mail and packages through the United States Postal Service this holiday season as the agency announced several price increases earlier this month. In an effort to help cover extra handling costs and as a...

Washington County sewer officials ditch annual Hawaii trip after spending scrutiny
Employees from Washington County’s embattled sewer agency won’t travel to Hawaii this month for an annual insurance conference, ending a practice that indirectly cost ratepayers at least $165,000 over seven years. The change comes after an...

Lawmakers push for new ban that would reshape restaurant industry: 'You could come in and ask for an undue hardship exemption'
"This bill will not go into effect for a year." by Matthew SwigonskiOctober 7, 2025 Lawmakers in one Hawai'i community are weighing their options regarding a plastics ban that could reshape the region's restaurant industry. As the Honolulu...

Honolulu Diocese calls for community action amid rising food insecurity
Reverend Larry Silva, Bishop | Diocese of Honolulu Hawaiʻi is experiencing a rise in food insecurity, with more families relying on local nonprofits for assistance as federal support declines. Organizations such as Aloha Harvest, Hawaiʻi Foodbank,...
Global Cord Blood & Tissue Banking Industry Report 2025-2032: Market Size, Competitive Landscape, Segmentation, & Forecasts - ResearchAndMarkets.com
DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct 7, 2025-- The "Global Cord Blood & Tissue Banking Industry Report - Market Size, Segmentation, & Forecasts, 2025" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. This comprehensive report provides a...