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PNC Bank Review 2025: Mobile banking and a wide range of financial products, but rates not always most competitive
PNC Bank is the seventh-largest bank in the United States with over half a trillion in assets. It has 2,300 branches as of this writing, predominantly east of the Mississippi, and is headquartered in Pittsburgh. With a network of more than 60,000...
What To Wear in Hawaii Beyond a Beach Coverup, According to a Fashion Writer
For tourists, deciding what to wear in Hawaii isn’t as simple as packing a beach cover-up and flip-flops. Hawaii is one of those places that almost feels like another universe—the tropical climate gives way to a breathtaking, diverse ecosystem...
Oil companies cite Trump lawsuit in bid to pause climate lawsuit
The oil and gas industry is citing President Donald Trump’s legal challenge that attempts to block Hawaii from filing a climate lawsuit as a reason to pause the state’s new climate lawsuit. In a brief filed Thursday with the Circuit Court of...

New sole-source thresholds gives a bigger piece of pie to Tribals and ignores small businesses
New sole-source thresholds gives a bigger piece of pie to Tribals and ignores small businesses SBA is expected to issue updated guidance on sole-source contract execution later this fiscal year. Daniel Sowders June 20, 2025 4:07 pm 3 min read...

Cheapest E15 gas in cities across Honolulu County in week ending June 14
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Chairman Willie L. Phillips | www.ferc.govFederal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Chairman Willie L. Phillips | www.ferc.gov There was a single gas station in cities across Honolulu County selling...

Aloha Friday Weather - Dry, breezy trade winds usher In first day of summer
Aloha Friday Weather - Dry, breezy trade winds usher In first day of summer HONOLULU (Island News) -- Early this morning, lava and ash erupted from Halemaʻumaʻu Crater on Kīlauea volcano, marking another round of volcanic activity. Ash plumes rose...

Hawaiian City Further Clamps Down on Illegal Gambling
As Hawaii still struggles to pass an efficient gambling regulation, the proliferation of black-market operations has put most authorities on notice. In order to restrict the reach of these pernicious activities, more legislation has been passed in...

How to Spend 48 Perfect Hours in Honolulu
From sunrise at Diamond Head to sunset cocktails in Waikiki, here's your perfect weekend in paradise. Photo by Cosmin Serban, Unsplash The Hawaiian Islands are like nowhere else on earth, with their natural beauty, slower pace of life, and...

11 Companies Awarded Spots in $8B NAVFAC Hawaii Construction Contract
Eleven companies were awarded positions on the U.S. Navy’s potential eight-year, $8 billion indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity, multiple award, design-build and design-bid-build contract for new construction, repair, alteration and related...

Vikings Remain in Mix to Trade for $100 Million QB as Sam Howell Replacement
Getty Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Howell. The Minnesota Vikings will begin welcoming quarterbacks and rookies into training camp exactly one month from today, and meaningful roster moves could be soon to follow. Judd Zulgad and Phil Mackey...

Average VA IRRRL loan amount in Hawaii declines from Q3 to Q4
The average VA Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loan (IRRRL) amount in Hawaii during the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2024 was $699,631, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.The average VA IRRRL amount in Hawaii...

Business News | JGU Vice Chancellor to Speak at Japanese Parliament on Democracy, Higher Education & Sustainable Environment
OP Jindal University Tokyo [Japan], June 20: To strengthen the bilateral Higher Education Relationship and to enhance the democratic values shared by India and Japan, the Founding Vice Chancellor of O.P. Jindal Global University Prof. (Dr.) C. Raj...

Hawaii County Weather Forecast for June 20, 2025
Hilo Tonight: Mostly cloudy. Numerous showers in the evening, then scattered showers after midnight. Lows 65 to 71 near the shore to 50 to 56 at 4000 feet. Northeast winds up to 10 mph shifting to the west after midnight. Chance of rain 70...

Hawaii County Weather Forecast for June 20, 2025
Hilo Tonight: Mostly cloudy. Numerous showers in the evening, then scattered showers after midnight. Lows 65 to 71 near the shore to 50 to 56 at 4000 feet. Northeast winds up to 10 mph shifting to the west after midnight. Chance of rain 70...

New Hawaii law creates broadband office to close connectivity gap
Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke, serving as acting governor while Gov. Josh Green is out of state, on Monday signed two bills into law aimed at closing Hawaii’s digital divide by establishing a centralized state Broadband Office and expanding digital...

Threats to Hawaii Judiciary officials on pace to double
STAR-ADVERTISER / 2023 People gather in front of the Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalanianaole Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse. The Honolulu Police Department notified state and federal court officials after a 911 caller said an unidentified man was...

Navy announces $8 billion contract for Hawaii and Wake Island
1/2 Swipe or click to see more COURTESY PHOTO U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II aircraft with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 211, Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing fly over Wake Island en route to Marine Corps Air Station...

Skunk captured by Honolulu police prompts concern over invasive species
A skunk was captured by Honolulu police at Kaka‘ako Waterfront Park after a report of the animal running around near Keawe Street. The incident occurred last night, and the Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture was promptly contacted. Three...

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in Honolulu County in week ending June 14?
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Chairman Willie L. Phillips | www.ferc.govFederal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Chairman Willie L. Phillips | www.ferc.gov There were two gas stations in cities across Honolulu County selling...

Honolulu’s Effort to Fast-Track Affordable Housing Projects Hasn’t Worked
Developers of much-needed affordable housing are supposed to get permits approved or denied within three months. It’s taking far longer. It was a simple, ambitious goal: Honolulu would approve or deny building permits for affordable housing...