Allhawaiinews iconAllhawaiinewsSep 18, 2026 ~1 min source read

Tourism down, spending up; Hawaii's 3rd-largest bank now on the NYSE; military telescopes on Haleakala raise concerns, more news from all the Hawaiian Islands

Hawai'i has long struggled with issues surrounding overtourism, but recent visitor trends may signal long-term problems for the state's biggest industry. A powerful El Niño is still strengthening, and climate scientists said it is already helping shape the unusually wet and stormy summer Hawaii has experienced.

Tourism down, spending up; Hawaii's 3rd-largest bank now on the NYSE; military telescopes on Haleakala raise concerns, more news from all the Hawaiian Islands

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Hawai'i has long struggled with issues surrounding overtourism, but recent visitor trends may signal long-term problems for the state's biggest industry.

A powerful El Niño is still strengthening, and climate scientists said it is already helping shape the unusually wet and stormy summer Hawaii has experienced.

and Hawaii flags to be flown at half-staff at the state Capitol in honor of the late Gov.

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Hawai'i has long struggled with issues surrounding overtourism, but recent visitor trends may signal long-term problems for the state's biggest industry. A powerful El Niño is still strengthening, and climate scientists said it is already helping shape the unusually wet and stormy summer Hawaii has experienced. and Hawaii flags to be flown at half-staff at the state Capitol in honor of the late Gov.

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