The tail boom separated from the fuselage during that tour crash. Missing bolts that attach those parts have investigators concerned.

The travel publication listed the island among regions “suffering from water crises.”

Mike McCartney, director of the Hawaii Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism, wants the two organizations who have been fighting over the $34 million contract to split the job.

The helicopter was found lying on its left side with significant damage to the cockpit, and the tail boom was nearly 800 feet from the main wreckage, according to a report.

City officials could appeal to a higher court or find some way to compromise with property owners who rent their places for fewer than 90 days.

The City Council is considering halting commercial activity at Kokololio Beach. Residents and tour companies say beach-by-beach bans push the problem down the road and don’t solve the overall problem.

A day after Japan’s prime minister lifted all travel restrictions, UH economists issued a report saying the return of Japanese travelers could help spare Hawaii’s economy.

The state’s largest private employer has lifted its Covid-19 vaccination requirement for more than 7,000 workers.

Local views are changing on what it means to provide an authentic Hawaii visitor experience. A recent failed vote to send more penguins to Maui reflects that.

Tourism, historically subject to little restraint, faces growing controls. But stressed-out residents say it’s not enough.