Beat of Hawaii Blog

Could Hawaii’s long-awaited interisland travel fix finally be here? With ferry plans moving forward and the Seaglider initiative in question, the race to transform travel is heating up. Which will become reality first?

This beach is celebrated for its tranquility and breathtaking sunsets. Yet, beneath its calm surface lies an unsettling mystery—frequent shark sightings and surprising attacks that continue to puzzle locals and visitors alike.

United Airlines’ Hawaii-bound flights have faced repeated mechanical challenges in recent months, with three in-air incidents involving their aging Boeing 757 fleet. The latest, a high-speed landing in Lihue following a flap malfunction, underscores growing concerns about the reliability of these aircraft on demanding routes to the islands.

As Hawaii’s legislature prepares to reconvene, the spotlight returns to the contentious visitor fee. Can it adapt global lessons to fund its coffers while navigating complex legal waters, or will the fee stall out yet again?

Once renowned for its colorful sea glass shimmering along the shoreline, Kauai’s Glass Beach has undergone a dramatic transformation. Tourists drawn by outdated articles and social media posts often leave disappointed, wondering what happened. This is the story of Glass Beach on Kauai

U.S. visitors are driving Hawaii’s unexpected sudden recovery while another focus remains on Japan.

A big shift, just announced, in Southwest policies will draw sharp contrasts with Hawaiian Air flights, at least for now. See what’s changing next week on these Southwest Hawaii flights.