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Delta Airlines flight runs into trouble over Washington coast
LONG BEACH — A commercial flight from Sea-Tac to Honolulu, Hawaii appears to have experienced an in-air emergency as it flew toward the Washington coastline, but made it safely back to Seattle. Delta Airlines Flight 419 (DL419) did multiple passes over Pacific County and the Long Beach Peninsula below...
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Young Brothers provides sailing schedule update
Safety remains the top priority of shipping firm Young Brothers following Hurricane Lowell. Young Brothers is coordinating closely with U.S. Coast Guard, Hawai‘i Department of Transportation Harbors Division and relevant state agencies as ports reopen and operating conditions are assessed. Some sailings could continue to change because of storm...
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Press Release: Chamber of Commerce Hawaii to Explore Leading with Aloha at Coffee Talks
HONOLULU, HI – The Chamber of Commerce Hawaii will bring business and community leaders together from 9 to 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 24, at Central Pacific Bank’s Oceans 20 Conference Room for its next Coffee Talks seminar, “Leading with Aloha,” presented by Navian Hawaii. The...
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Port at Nāwiliwili closed until cleared for safe operations; barge arrival rescheduled
Shipping firm Young Brothers, with U.S. Coast Guard and relevant state agencies, continues to assess impacts from Hurricane Lowell. Port closures, severe ocean conditions and storm-related impacts could cause delays to departure and/or arrival times for the rest of this week. The shipping company, in coordination with state agencies, is...
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Chinatown's Wo Fat Building Sells for $2M, New Owners Plan Museum and Homes
The century-old Wo Fat Building at the corner of Maunakea and Hotel streets in Honolulu's Chinatown has new owners, real estate investors Ave Kwok and Del Fujinaka, who bought the long-vacant landmark in July 2026 for $2 million. The pair now plans to convert the building's upper floors into residential units while filling the ground floor with retail shops, a restaurant and bar space, and a museum dedicated to the building's own history.
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Celebrate Foodland Farms Ala Moana 10th Anniversary and big Maikaʻi rewards
HONOLULU (HI Now) - Foodland Farms Ala Moana is marking a decade of redefining the supermarket experience by highlighting the work of local farmers, makers, and designers. Since opening its doors 10 years ago, this flagship location has focused on bringing people together through delicious ready-to-eat meals and unique local products that support the island economy.
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Chinatown's Wo Fat Building has a new owner after being vacant for years
An iconic building in Honolulu's Chinatown has a new owner after years of being vacant. The Wo Fat Building in Chinatown has been around for more than 100 years. After surviving the Chinatown fires in 1886 and 1900, it was rebuilt nearly 90 years ago to its current iteration. The...
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H-POWER was closed for more than 80 days last year
The H-POWER facility on Oʻahu helps divert waste from the near-capacity Waimānalo Gulch Sanitary Landfill, but during the last fiscal year it was out of service for more than 80 days. Honolulu officials estimate that 200,000 tons of waste went to the landfill instead of being burned at...
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Southwest Airlines Begins Construction on Its First Airport Lounges
Southwest Airlines has started work on a new set of airport lounges, marking a clear evolution in how the carrier serves its passengers. Four locations are already in development, with openings planned for late 2027 in Austin, Baltimore, Honolulu and Nashville. The move reflects ongoing adjustments at the airline as it responds to traveler expectations The post Southwest Airlines Begins Construction on Its First Airport Lounges appeared first on Trip Jaunt .
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First construction graduates of Hawaii workforce program secure immediate offers
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A tuition-free job training program in Hawaiʻi celebrated its first graduating class in construction and skilled trades Monday night, with all 10 students immediately signing job offers or entering apprenticeships. The inaugural signing day was held at Lowe’s Hawaiʻi, bringing education, workforce development, and industry leaders...
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Holoholo: Private detective revives historic Ewa Beach mom-and-pop shop
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A beloved Ewa Beach landmark has officially returned to the community. Reopened by a local private detective, the new Lloyd’s Silva Store is blending classic nostalgia with a unique lineup of professional services. Formerly called Silva’s Grocery & Liquor, the store is tucked away in a...