A quarter century ago, the CD “Facing Future” from Israel Kamakawiwo’ole was released. Today, it’s the most successful Hawaii release of all time — and IZ has become Hawaii’s voice to the world. In this Hawaii News Now digital documentary, we explore the legendary musician's rise to stardom and the songwriting process he embarked on with his closest companions.
In a news conference Sunday afternoon, Alaska Airlines CEO Ben Minicucci sought to deliver a reassuring and culturally-sensitive message, pledging to retain Hawaiian Air’s branding.