Are you thinking about going to Hawaii this year? Find out exactly what you need to do to plan your perfect Hawaiian vacation ...

So you’re going to Oahu. Excellent choice. It’s got incredible beaches, amazing food, Pearl Harbor, the North Shore, and yes, even Waikiki is worth your time (I promise, we’ll get to that). But here’s ...

A federal appeals court ruling on New Year's Eve blocked Hawaii from enforcing a climate change tourist tax on cruise ship passengers, a levy that was set to go into effect at the start of 2026.

I visited Hawaii for the first time, and there are five things I wish I'd known before I left. Figuring out that there's more than one Leonard's Bakery on Oahu would've saved me some stress. I also ...

As a chef from Hawai’i who has lived in Philadelphia for well over a decade, I saw firsthand the connection between both places. For years, through Poi Dog, I fed homesick Hawai’i people and those who ...

Select an option below to continue reading this premium story. Already a Honolulu Star-Advertiser subscriber? Log in now to continue reading. “This policy opens the door to broad-based racial ...

In early 2026, Mauna Lani, Auberge Collection is debuting oceanfront two-bedroom suites, one of several new options for visitors to the Aloha State. Photo Credit: Courtesy Mauna Lani, Auberge ...

Honolulu police opened a murder investigation Saturday after finding the body of a 60-year-old woman while doing a welfare check at a Hawaii Kai home. Police said officers arrested the victim’s ...