Recently, Hawaiian Airlines opened a new TSA checkpoint, giving them two separate screening facilities for Terminal 1 at the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport. But, unfortunately, only one has Pre-Check. So here's where the HNL Terminal 1 Pre-Check Lane is. … [Read more...] about HNL Terminal 1 Pre-Check Lane
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Kaimana Has a Pup!
You all remember Kaimana, the monk seal, right? Three years ago, RH58, also known as Rocky, hauled up onto Kaimana Beach and gave birth to a pup. It was the first birth in bustling Waikiki in DECADES. And now, Kaimana has a pup of her own! … [Read more...] about Kaimana Has a Pup!
An Incredible Izakaya Experience at Agaru
One of Honolulu's newest restaurants is also one of the most hotly anticipated amongst those in the know - Agaru by Chef Chris Kajioka. Agaru is Kajioka's first izakaya concept, and, as you'd expect, it's both familiar and different all at once. … [Read more...] about An Incredible Izakaya Experience at Agaru
Hawaiian Air Pilots Ratify a New Contract
Admidts continuing poor financial performance, Hawaiian Air pilots ratify a new contract that will undoubtedly make the Airline's return to profitability all the more difficult. Yet, remaining competitive is essential, thanks to the ongoing pilot shortage. … [Read more...] about Hawaiian Air Pilots Ratify a New Contract
Hawaii Senate Bill 935 is Idiotic
Hawaii has been in the news a lot lately for a very stupid proposal made by one of our state lawmakers, which seeks to levy heavy taxes on residents traveling to gambling destinations. But I'm here to tell you that, as a non-gambler, I think Hawaii Senate Bill 935 is idiotic. … [Read more...] about Hawaii Senate Bill 935 is Idiotic
Honolulu Volcanics – Hawaii’s Most Iconic Eruptions
The Ko'olau Volcano's Honolulu Volcanics series is Hawaii's most iconic eruptive phase that most people don't know about. It literally shaped Southern Oahu as we know it. … [Read more...] about Honolulu Volcanics – Hawaii’s Most Iconic Eruptions
Brunch at Nami Kaze Hawaii
One of the hottest restaurant openings in Hawaii last year was a place called Nami Kaze Hawaii. Famous for its modern, upscale take on okazuya fare during their pop-up phase, the restaurant started off as a brunch spot, though they now also serve dinner. … [Read more...] about Brunch at Nami Kaze Hawaii
Amazing Flavors at Jacqueline PDX
Choosing only one place to eat in Portland is incredibly difficult. But with just one night in the city, I could only choose one dinner spot. And after a lot of research and debate, I settled on giving the seafood-focused Jacqueline PDX a try. … [Read more...] about Amazing Flavors at Jacqueline PDX
Hawaiian Reported an Overall Loss for 2022
2022 was a BUSY travel year. Hawaii saw nearly pre-pandemic levels of visitor arrivals. Despite this, Hawaiian reported an overall loss for 2022, which came as a bit of a surprise to me - especially when you consider how its competitors fared. … [Read more...] about Hawaiian Reported an Overall Loss for 2022
Hawaii Considers Visitor Environmental Licenses
In an effort to both help control visitor arrivals and fund environmental preservation/remediation, the State of Hawaii considers visitor environmental licenses. Seven such bills are going through our legislature this session, though similar bills have been discussed without passing. … [Read more...] about Hawaii Considers Visitor Environmental Licenses