Hawaii October 2023 Visited the islands of Oahu and Kauai for two weeks submitted by /u/Traveldude1466

Hawaii Figured Out How To Stop Catalytic Theft, Why Hasn’t Your State? The catalytic converter working to clean up the exhaust gasses from your car is a prime target for criminals as it can be worth as much as $1,500 at a scrapyard. As such, its theft is a common crime that hits motorists in almost every state, except Hawaii which has implemented a new law to stamp out the crime. Read more…

Many posts on here saying Hawaii is absurdly expensive. What am I missing? Currently deciding on honeymoon for February. As opposed to a 4 day all inclusive in the Caribbean for $4500, I can get two round trip tickets to Hawaii for $500 each, planning a 10 day trip in HI. The food is more expensive than mainland but not that much. My partner and I don’t drink alcohol either so that’s money saved. Airbnbs are $150/nigh…

Waimea Canyon – Kauai, Hawaii submitted by /u/age_of_raava

Kilauea, Hawaii’s Most Active Volcano, Erupts Again The volcano, located on the Big Island, last erupted in June. The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory said there was no immediate threat to people or property.

How can someone visit Hawaii and support the locals as much as possible? First off, thoughts with Maui. 🌺 Healing above everything. So I would really love to visit Hawaii at least once in my life. However, the more I learn about the housing crisis across the islands, the vast dependence on tourism, and the watering-down of indigenous culture for tourists, the more despondent I get about being an ethical tourist. At t…

Ahi Poke Nachos and Ahi Poke Salad from a mom and pop in Hawaii. Some of the freshest fish on the island caught by local fishermen right outside of the restaurant. submitted by /u/Yourmomlovespie

I’m going to Hawaii (oahu) in late October and want to do the tourist stuff, but also don’t want to do anything that doesn’t necessarily support native Hawaiians. Is there a luau that isn’t put on by a bunch of white people where the money goes to conservation efforts for Hawaii? Basically, I want to experience Hawaii, but not at the expense of the people that live there. Unfortunately, I am having to stay at one of those bigass hotels due to financial reasons, but my wife and I want to get some authentic, but culturally supportive (not exploitative) experiences. Any suggestions? submitted by /u/maniakzack …

Hawaii calls for tourists to visit Maui as unemployment claims surge I know there’s been a lot of posts and comments saying people shouldn’t visit Maui or even the entire state of Hawaii because it takes resources away from residents. Hawaii is now specifically asking you to come spend your tourist dollars. Just avoid west Maui. https://www.cnbc.com/2023/08/25/hawaii-calls-for-tourists-to-visit-maui-as-unemployme…

Hawaii Officials Release List of 388 People Missing From Maui Fires The list names people still unaccounted for after wildfires devastated the town of Lahaina and other areas. Officials asked anyone on the list who survived the fires to come forward.

Hawaii Wildfires Spur Insurers to Reassess the State’s Risk Hawaii has long been a low-risk and profitable market for insurers, but the Maui disaster could change that, and even have a global ripple effect.

Biden Visiting Hawaii to Inspect Wildfire Damage After remaining secluded since Friday, the president will break away from his vacation for a brief trip to Maui, where flames have demolished a town and killed more than 100 people.

Maui Fires Present a Huge Test for Hawaii’s Governor Gov. Josh Green of Hawaii sees lessons far beyond the islands in the disaster that has unfolded on Maui.

The Hawaii Fires Didn’t Have to Be This Catastrophic As good as Hawaii’s warning system is, it needs to be improved.

Maui Emergency Management Chief Resigns: Hawaii Wildfires Latest News The sudden departure comes a day after the chief defended not using outdoor alert sirens. The official death toll has reached 111 people and is expected to climb.

Why Hawaii Is Scrutinizing Hawaiian Electric in the Maui Fire The utility company’s share price has tumbled after lawsuits were filed seeking to hold it accountable for the blaze, which has killed more than 100 people.

LPT: How to help the Maui fire victims if you’re not in Hawaii I hope this is allowed as a LPT, because Maui and its people need all the help they can get. If you’re not on Maui or a neighbor island, please DO NOT send physical donations unless you are sending them to a specific person who can take it to a donation center or distribute it themselves. Don’t ship things directly to donation centers. Please i…

Biden Says He’ll Visit Hawaii After Deadly Wildfires The president had not addressed the fires since last week, a relative silence that drew criticism from Republicans.

Families of Hawaii’s Missing Wait for Answers Nearly a week after the fires started, relatives are receiving little information as search and identification efforts move slowly.

After the Maui Fires, Hawaii Will Reinvent Itself Once Again Like other island dots in our rising oceans, Hawaii is unusually imperiled and must do something about planetary crisis.