Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander leaders back Harris-Walz ticket

By Pacific Island Times News Staff Honolulu, HI — Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders have formed a coalition to support Vice President Kamala Harris and Gov. Tim Walz, the Democratic Party’s presidential ticket. The coalition called “Native …

Hawaii woman killed in Seattle; boyfriend charged

A 25-year-old former Hawaii man has been charged with first-degree murder in last weekend’s grisly killing of his girlfriend, Zoey He, also 25, who was visiting him in Seattle from Honolulu. According to charging documents, Andy Chu “horrifically murdered …

Tavares’ star continues to rise for Hawaii

The Daily Item Evan Tavares continued to emerge as one of the stars of the Little League World Series, striking out nine in his second start to lead Hawaii to its second win of the tournament Friday in South Williamsport. The West Region champions blanked …

The ‘Hawaii of Europe’ is only a four-hour direct flight from Manchester Airport

A cluster of islands with green mountains rising from the sea, Hawaii is one of the most beautiful destinations on the planet and a bucket-list country for many travellers. But for us in the UK, they’re rather difficult to get to. Lying in the middle of …

No. 2 Bishop Gorman handles Hawaii champs in opener — PHOTOS

It wasn’t pretty, but Bishop Gorman passed the first test of a grueling out-of-state schedule in its quest to win a fifth high school football national championship. The Gaels, ranked No. 2 nationally by MaxPreps, leaned on their defense in their season …

Hawaii County Weather Forecast for August 17, 2024

Hilo Tonight: Mostly cloudy. Showers likely in the evening, then scattered showers after midnight. Lows 66 to 71 near the shore to around 57 at 4000 feet. North winds up to 15 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent. Saturday: Partly sunny in the morning then …

No. 2 Bishop Gorman handles Hawaii champs in opener

It wasn’t pretty, but Bishop Gorman passed the first test of a grueling out-of-state schedule in its quest to win a fifth high school football national championship. The Gaels, ranked No. 2 nationally by MaxPreps, leaned on their defense in their season …

Advocates empower migrants from Micronesia states, Marshall Islands and Palau in Hawaii

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – For nearly 40 decades, citizens of the Federated States of Micronesia, the Marshall Islands and Palau have been free to live and work legally in the U.S. under the Compacts of Free Association (COFA). In exchange, the U.S. …

Video: DelState coach Lee Hull discusses Hornets’ opener at Hawaii 

Cruises at the Delaware beaches can be relaxing or adventurous, a time to sit and watch the sunset or jump up to spot dolphins or a whale leaping out of the water or seals sunbathing on rocks. Let’s start with a few examples of the adventures. While seeing …

Bishop Gorman Las Vegas takes on Kahuku Hawaii

By Ray Brewer (contact) Friday, Aug. 16, 2024 | 11:59 p.m. Projecting the outcome of high school football games in Southern Nevada is a weekly tradition at the Las Vegas Sun.  And we love that our analysis is talked about by players and coaches, some of …

Sierra Canyon defense dominates in opening win over Punahou in Hawaii

Sierra Canyon coach Jon Ellinghouse thinks his team’s defense is as good as any team he’s had, and the Trailblazers opened their season Friday in Hawaii by watching the defense dominate in a 30-7 victory over Punahou. Junior Madden Riordan, a USC commit, …

HART awards $1.66B contract for 3-mile segment of Honolulu rail

A $1.66 billion contract has been awarded to build a 3-mile segment of the Honolulu rail that ends in the Kakaʻako area, the Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation announced Thursday. It’s the last segment of the current rail project from Kapolei …

LLWS roundup: Hawaii shuts out Illinois

(Photo credit: Kyle Ross-USA TODAY Sports) Evan Tavares struck out nine in 5 1/3 innings as Wailuku, Hawaii, blanked Hinsdale, Ill., 5-0 on Friday to record a second consecutive victory in the Little League World Series at Williamsport, Pa. Tavares, …

Hawaii Energy opens $800K grant to help businesses save on electric bills

Documenting the loss of her family’s home, Hawaii filmmaker hopes to elevate the voices of Lahaina

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – Sharing the loss of her family’s multigenerational home in last year’s deadly Lahaina fires, a Hawaii filmmaker is hoping to elevate the voices of the community with a new documentary. Laurel Tamayo is the director and filmmaker …

Delaware State football team hopes Hawaii game is start of better things

DOVER — Delaware State’s football players already knew they were making the longest road trip in program history. But now the Hornets’ season opener at Hawaii next Saturday will also be the latest starting time — or earliest — that DSU has ever faced. …

Hinsdale falls to Hawaii in Little League World Series opener

Behind a dominating performance by left-handed starting pitcher Evan Tavares, Hawaii toppled Hinsdale 5-0 Friday afternoon in the second round of the 2024 Little League World Series, in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. Hinsdale, representing the Great Lakes …

Bottom of lineup comes through for Hawaii in victory over Illinois

MARK NANCE/Sun-Gazette Correspondent Great Lakes Alex Vivanco waits to tage out Wes’t Gauge Pacheco in the first inning. Hawaii manager Daniel Buldoc knows that his team can hit from top to bottom. There’s solid players from leadoff, cleanup down …

Evan Tavares lifts Hawaii to 5-0 win over Illinois on Friday at Lamade Stadium

MARK NANCE/Sun-Gazette Correspondent West team mates celebrate with relief pitcher Kellen Takamura after their win over Great Lakes at Lamade Stadium Friday.A closer look at 5-0 Maui, Waikulu, Hawaii win over Hinsdale, Illinois, Friday at Lamade …