UK island named ‘Hawaii of the North’ is one of the sunniest places in the world

Forget travelling across the world to Hawaii, because there’s an island right here in the UK with beaches and surfing that’s just as good Forget travelling across the world to Hawaii, there’s an island in the UK which has just as good beaches …

The scenic European island that looks like Hawaii but it’s only 3 hours from the UK

Best known for its wine, the sprawling archipelago of Madeira in Portugal is well worth a visit for its distinct beachy landscapes as much as its association with the celebrated footballer. Christina Ronaldo was born on this quaint island, with its botanic …

Hawaii Carpenters Union PACs Are Training Candidates To Run For Office

Groups with ties to the politically influential union have doled out nearly $70,000 since 2021 to teach more than a dozen people to run better campaigns. A political organization with deep connections to the local construction industry has found a new tool …

Why Do Hawaiian Soda Cans Have Ridges Around the Top?

If you ever get the chance to sip an ice-cold soda on a warm Hawaiian beach, you might notice something strange about the can it comes in: There are four ridges around the top. The design isn’t brand-specific; you’ll find Coca-Colas, Pepsis, Hawaiian Suns, …

More Details Emerge On Attack Of Hawaii Inmate In An Arizona Prison

Hawaii officials are investigating the possible involvement of Saguaro prison guards in the assault, a lawyer says. A Hawaii prisoner who was injured in an attack by other inmates in his cell in an Arizona prison late last month suffered some 50 stab …

Becoming Hawaii’s First Female Regional Fire Chief

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, HAWAII, UNITED STATES 08.05.2024 (Editor’s Note: In celebration of Women’s Equality Day on Aug. 26, we recognize the milestones and the monumental shifts in gender equality and the historic achievements of women in the …

Beth Fukumoto: A Big Year For Campaign Spending, But Not In Hawaii

Even as digital advertising grows, the islands buck the spending trend due to a dearth of high-profile races. Spending on political ads is set to shatter national records this year, but the trend doesn’t carry over to the islands. AdImpact, a data tracking …

3 Hawaii basketball players join Vulcans

The Hawaii Hilo women’s basketball team announced four newcomers for the 2024-25 season, with three from the Big Island. The Vulcans signed UC Irvine transfer and Konawaena 2020 graduate, Caiyle Kaupu, along with freshmen Tavina Harris, a Konawaena …

Honolulu City Council introduces bill to establish tax on empty homes

Should Oʻahu place a tax on empty homes? That’s something city lawmakers are considering. Last week, the Honolulu City Council introduced Bill 46 to put a tax on dwelling units that have sat empty for over half of the year. The proposed empty homes tax …

Hawaii District 4 wins minors state title

Another local squad made the Big Island proud over the weekend, as Hawaii Little League District 4’s team won the Minor League Baseball State Championship on Wednesday on O‘ahu. The championship game against the Maui District 3 All Stars was a nailbiter, …

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Hawaii Island police investigating crash in Puna that left woman in critical condition

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) -Hawaii Island police are investigating a crash that left a pedestrian in critical condition early Monday. Police were called to the scene just before 6 a.m. after learning a female pedestrian had been struck by a pickup truck on …

Hawaii Governor Green Announces $4 Billion Settlement for Maui Wildfire Claims

In an announcement that sets a new precedent for how swiftly a state can respond to a natural disaster, Governor Josh Green, M.D., has made public a $4 billion settlement to address claims arising from the 2023 Maui wildfires. The collective effort by the …

The 18 Best Beaches in Hawaii

It might have an easy, breezy lifestyle and incredible fresh fish—hello, poke—but if you’re one of the millions of people who flock to Hawaii every year, it’s safe to say you’re probably going there for the beaches. Not only does the Aloha …

NEWS RELEASE: CBED PROGRAM AWARDS GRANT TO INPEACE TO SUPPORT NATIVE HAWAIIAN-OWNED COMPANIES AT THE 2024 MADE IN HAWAIʻ…

DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TOURISM   BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AND SUPPORT DIVISION   JOSH GREEN, M.D. GOVERNOR JAMES KUNANE TOKIOKA DIRECTOR DENNIS T. LING ADMINISTRATOR     FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 5, 2024   CBED PROGRAM AWARDS GRANT …

Candidate Q&A: Hawaii County Council District 1 — BJ Penn

“I will propose to increase government support for affordable housing and adopt innovative models such as micro-apartments and accessory dwellings.” Editor’s note: For Hawaii’s Aug. 10 Primary Election, Civil Beat asked candidates to answer some questions …

Pregnant military spouse missing from Hawaii Army base since Thursday

Mischa Mabeline Kaalohilani Johnson, 19, the pregnant wife of a service member, was last seen in her home on Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, on the evening of July 31, 2024. (Honolulu Police Department) FORT SHAFTER, Hawaii — The Army Criminal Investigation …

Lahaina Hawaiian immersion teacher returns to the classroom a year after the fire

This week, HPR brings you a series of stories from survivors of the Aug. 8, 2023, wildfire on Maui. HPR contributor Kuʻuwehi Hiraishi revisited one educator who remains steadfast in uniting all kaiapuni students in West Maui on one campus. Hawaiian …

European island compared to Hawaii with subtropical forests and £33 flights from the UK

IT’S a moment every football fan dreams of. I’m standing alongside one of the greatest players of all time – Cristiano Ronaldo. 3 The 5* Barcelo Funchal Old Town hotel boasts a rooftop pool and bar areaCredit: Supplied 3 Jo posing next to the statue of …