One fan’s ‘Odyssey’: A flight from Hawaii, three theaters and eight IMAX showings in 24 hours

LOS ANGELES — It took 20 years for Odysseus to return to his kingdom of Ithaca in Homer’s Greek epic and 91 days for director Christopher Nolan to film his version of the story. Moviegoer Shane Short is just hoping to make it through the next 24 hours. …

‘On Location in Hawaii’ offers insight into the islands’ rich cinematic legacy

Frank Sinatra filmed in front of Lahaina’s old Pioneer Inn in the adventure movie “The Devil at 4 O’clock.” With Hawaii long serving as an iconic backdrop for films and TV series, the new book “On Location in Hawaii: A Guide to Where Your Favorite Movies …

‘It couldn't have waited till Monday?’: Woman claims husband was fired during Hawaii vacation

A family holiday, months of planning and a much-needed break from work. For one couple, all of that changed in a matter of minutes. A woman has gone viral after claiming that her husband lost his job during their Hawaii vacation, turning what was supposed …

No tsunami threat to Hawaii from magnitude 7.3 quake off Mexico

A powerful 7.3 magnitude earthquake struck near the coast of Mexico’s southern state of Chiapas this morning, but it did not generate a tsunami threat to Hawaii. The quake, which struck near the Mexican town of Puerto Madero at about 4:48 a.m. Hawaii time …

Forget Hawaii — this surfing destination with gorgeous beaches is surging with travelers in 2026

Hawaii's crystal-clear waters, enchanting tropical landscapes, and laid-back surfer vibes draw millions of visitors each year, and while its views are iconic, there's another beach destination rising in the ranks for 2026. Máncora is a sunny surfer …

More Coffee With a Cop events scheduled in West Hawaii

As part of its ongoing community outreach to listen to community members, Hawaii Police Department is holding more Coffee With a Cop events in the Kona area during this month in order for the public to get to know their district police officers. These …

N.Korea calls Seoul a ‘puppet’ for role in RIMPAC exercises off Hawaii

KIM SOO-HYEON / REUTERS / MARCH 14 U.S. Army soldiers take part in a U.S.-South Korea joint river-crossing exercise, which is a part of the annual Freedom Shield joint military training, near the demilitarized zone separating South and North Korea …

HPD officer Roxanne Montalbo named Hawaii’s first DOJ Hometown Hero Award recipient

Fastest-Growing Commercial Lending Credit Unions in Hawaii

Locally Researched by: Lucy Tuitupou, Pacific Business News Jul 17, 2026, 12:00am HST Credit unions based in Hawaii held more than $ 907 million in total combined commercial loans as of March 31, 2026, marking 11% increase over what was reported in the …

Fastest-Growing Commercial & Industrial Lending Banks in Hawaii

Locally Researched by: Lucy Tuitupou, Pacific Business News Jul 17, 2026, 12:00am HST Banks based in Hawaii held more than $4.2 billion in total combined commercial and industrial loans as of March 31, 2026, marking a 9.2% decrease over what was reported …