How millions of mosquitoes could save Hawaii’s endangered birds

The ‘i’iwi is one of Hawaii’s honeycreepers, forest birds that are found nowhere else. There were once more than 50 species. Now, only 17 remain. Ryan Kellman/NPR hide caption toggle caption Ryan Kellman/NPR The ‘i’iwi is one of …

Hawaii ANG hosts Sentry Aloha 24-2: Joint Forces Synchronize for Combat Readiness

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, HAWAII, UNITED STATES 06.15.2024 The Hawaii Air National Guard’s 154th Wing concluded the latest iteration of its ongoing fighter exercise, Sentry Aloha 24-2, on June 12 at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. This National Guard …

Hawaii students learn English by writing about immigration

Heartfelt experiences about leaving their native countries and adjusting to a new life in Hawaii are a common thread entwining stories that have been written by students at Waipahu High School to improve their English-language skills. Enrolled in Waipahu’s …

Hawaii Kai Lions Club hosts 51st Annual Father’s Day Breakfast

by: Emily Cervantes Posted: Jun 16, 2024 / 09:29 PM HST Updated: Jun 16, 2024 / 09:35 PM HST HONOLULU (KHON2) — Breakfast is the most important meal of the day and it was also the focus of the Hawaii Kai Lions Club 51st Annual Father’s Day …

King’s Hawaiian Original Hawaiian Sweet Soft Pretzel Bites

Long famous for its sweet bread products, King’s Hawaiian is now entering the snacking category with the rollout of Original Hawaiian Sweet Soft Pretzel Bites, set to hit retailers’ shelves nationwide this summer. Combining sweet and salty, the convenient …

Staffing Shortages Persist As Hawaii’s Effort To Expand Preschool Moves Forward

Private preschools are worried that they will lose teachers and students as the state pushes new public preschools. When the new school year begins in August, more than 800 Hawaii children will gain access to free public preschool.  In its largest push yet …

Silverwest Hotels gets construction loan for Hilton Hawaii hotel

Civitas Capital Group, a Dallas-based alternative investment manager, has closed a $150 million senior loan to finance construction of a 210-room Curio Collection by Hilton hotel on the island of Kauai, Hawaii. Civitas is providing the senior loan to …

FestPAC comes to a close after 10-day showcase in Honolulu

HONOLULU (KHON2) — The 13th Festival of Pacific Art and Culture came to a close on Sunday as delegates from across the Pacific took part as Hawaii hosted the event for the first time. “This morning, I was walking through the village and it was halfway …

Volcanos in Hawaii, breathtaking coastline in Australia and idyllic dales in Yorkshire: Twelve awe-inspiring national …

Volcanos, exotic wildlife, jaw-dropping rock formations and otherworldly mountains. These are all features found in our pick of 12 of the world’s most incredible national parks. We had quite a few to choose from – there are 113,000 in total – but our …

Hawaii’s largest solar-plus-storage facility now operational

The 60 MW Kūihelani solar-plus-storage facility will generate enough electricity for 27,000 homes, with a 240 MWh battery energy storage system. June 17, 2024 Anne Fischer From pv magazine USA Hawaii has the highest average electricity price of any state …

Civitas Capital loans $150m for Hilton resort in Hawaii

Civitas Capital Group, a real estate investment firm specialising in niche US opportunities, has announced a $150m senior loan for the construction of a 210-room Curio Collection by Hilton Hotel on the island of Kauai, Hawaii. The deal highlights Civitas’ …

Hawaii resident honors late father with 1,600-mile bike ride

HONOLULU (KHON2) — It was the ultimate tribute to her dad — a 1,600-mile long bike ride that spanned over eight countries from Ireland to Denmark. Honolulu resident Lori McCarney honored her late father, Sanford Brown, who battled Alzheimer’s. McCarney and …

Hawaii’s Levao has standout year in UFL

The inaugural UFL season concluded on Sunday with the Birmingham Stallions shutting out the San Antonio Brahmas 25-0 in the championship game. The Stallions, who won the USFL in 2022 and 2023 before the league merged with the XFL to form the UFL, won their …

Southwest flight plunged within 400 feet of ocean near Honolulu 

Former ‘Bow James Anastassiades remains rooted in Hawaii volleyball community

After his playing career with the University of Hawaii men’s volleyball team came to a halt during the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in the spring of 2020, James Anastassiades has remained extremely connected to the local volleyball community in the …

Two from Hawaii invited to 2024 MLB Draft Combine

by: Christian Shimabuku Posted: Jun 16, 2024 / 03:19 PM HST Updated: Jun 16, 2024 / 03:19 PM HST A pair of former ILH baseball stars in Caleb Lomavita and Jace Souza have been invited to the 2024 MLB Draft Combine. A total of 319 prospects were …

52-turn key Maui homes awarded to Native Hawaiian residents on DHHL waitlist

The Department of Hawaiian Home Lands awarded 52 turn-key homes in Wailuku on Saturday. Published: Jun. 16, 2024 at 12:17 PM HST|Updated: 4 hours ago Email This Link Share on Facebook Share on X (formerly Twitter) Share on Pinterest Share on LinkedIn

Studio Ghibli Re-Releases Limited-Edition Totoro & Kiki Hawaiian Clothing Collection

As summer approaches, Studio Ghibli is rapidly replenishing its stock of popular seasonal products. Recently, Ghibli’s official online storefront, Donguri Sora, reintroduced a stylish Hawaiian clothing line inspired by My Neighbor Totoro (1988) and …

IHG Signs First Kimpton Resort in Hawaii

Dark/Light Mode (13/06/24)  IHG has signed a deal for the Coco Palms Resort in Kaua‘i to become a Kimpton Resort, the brand’s first property in Hawaii. Located amidst breathtaking natural surroundings in the verdant valley of Wailua along …