About
The Trade Wind is an independent digital news outlet dedicated to keeping Hawaii informed — with fast, factual coverage of the stories that shape life across the islands and beyond.
Named after the steady northeast trade winds that have shaped island life for centuries, The Trade Wind was founded on a simple idea: reliable news should reach everyone, every day. We deliver breaking news, politics, weather, business, and island life coverage from across Hawaii, alongside major national and international stories that matter to our readers.
From the streets of Honolulu to the shores of Kauai, our coverage spans all the Hawaiian Islands. We report on local news and public safety, state and county politics, the island economy, weather and surf conditions, sports, and the culture and community that make Hawaii unlike anywhere else. We are a digital-first newsroom — monitoring developments around the clock and publishing updates throughout the day, so our readers never miss what matters.
Mission and Values
Our mission is simple: to keep our readers informed, connected, and ahead of the news — with coverage that is fast, factual, and free to access. We believe in accuracy over speed when the two conflict, in transparency when we get something wrong, and in journalism that serves readers first. You can read more about our standards on our Editorial Policy page.
