Beat of Hawaii Blog

When your Hawaii flight is canceled after checkout, who pays for another hotel night? A new DOT rule could leave more travelers covering the cost themselves.

A federal judge approved a demand for records showing what passengers actually saw or heard aboard a Seattle-to-Maui flight. Prosecutors objected, and the accused visitor’s trial has now been delayed.

We paid $200 for an oceanfront stay near Diamond Head and found excellent meals around $20. New hotel data puts that experience in a surprising statewide context.

A surprise $1.46 million agreement could bring this beloved Big Island landmark into public ownership after 72 years. But visitors may still face months of uncertainty.

A life vest and trained crew can make a snorkeling excursion sound easy. But the fine print about swimming ability may change what happens aboard.

The military expected 10 years and $2.7 million to gather enough DNA. One USS Arizona family member and his volunteers reached the required number in just three years, changing what happens this December.

BOH readers sent us to Leoda’s for its famous pies. What we found in Olowalu surprised us, from the food to the atmosphere and service.

We’ve heard Hawaiian Airlines executives describe Hawaii’s airports as “design deficient” and seen the problems ourselves. The latest passenger study adds an uncomfortable new comparison.

Alaska reportedly ended fare-difference credits without cancellation, forcing travelers to rebook when prices drop. Companion discounts, paid seats, and Hawaiian Airlines bookings may face new complications.