Hawaii is urged to start youth program to aspire new teachers

Former West Virginia Department of Education leader Carla Warren joined Hawaii educators, policymakers and advocates Wednesday at the Hawaii Education Association’s annual summit to address the state’s persistent teacher shortage through a pre-­ …

Nick Taylor emerges an unlikely playoff winner in the Sony Open in Hawaii

Throughout the final round Sunday at Waialae Country Club it appeared that the Sony Open in Hawaii would be decided by a head-to-head duel between two men. And it did. Just not the two men anyone expected. Your winner of the year’s first full-field event …

Office of Hawaiian Affairs submits 4 bills for consideration during 2025 state legislative session

The Office of Hawaiian Affairs on Friday submitted its legislative package to the Native Hawaiian Caucus of the Hawai‘i Legislature for consideration during its 2025 legislative session. “The [Office of Hawaiian Affairs] package contains four bills that …

Lagging Japan arrivals point to slow recovery for Hawaii tourism

Hawaii’s top source of international visitors, Japan, is not projected to recover to pre-pandemic levels this decade. That was the opinion of Carl Bonham, executive director of the University of Hawaii Research Organization, who testified Jan. 6 before the …

Data Dive: Native Hawaiians, Pacific Islanders Suffer For Lack Of Health Insurance

Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander adults are more likely to turn to traditional or cultural practices as a substitute for conventional medicine. Their health outcomes remain poor compared to white people. Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander adults are …

The clubs Nick Taylor used to win the 2025 Sony Open in Hawaii

[PHOTO: Maddie Meyer] For so long it appeared as if the Sony Open in Hawaii was going to be won by J.J. Spaun or Stephan Jaeger, yet after 72 holes it was Nico Echavarria and Nick Taylor that fought it out in the sudden-death playoff, with Taylor winning …

Off the news: Macy’s in Hawaii survives latest cuts

For longtime kamaaina, there’s something comforting about having Macy’s around, even as the days of any conventional department store are waning. It’s a relief to hear that none of the Macy’s stores in Hawaii are among the 66 nationwide to be shut soon …

Nick Taylor steals the 2025 Sony Open in Hawaii with chip-in eagle, two playoff birdies

Nick Taylor celebrates with the trophy after winning the Sony Open in Hawaii 2025 at Waialae Country Club.Nick Taylor is blessed with the clutch gene. Two years ago, the Canadian won his national open with a 69-foot putt to win a playoff. Last year, he …

Hawaiian Islands Under Drought Conditions

(BIVN) – The main Hawaiian Islands are under drought conditions, following a “poor start” to the wet season.  The entire Island of Hawaiʻi is under D1 Moderate Drought conditions, with a portion of leeward North and South Kohala reporting D2 Severe Drought …

Taylor beats Echavarria in playoff to take PGA Hawaii title

Canada’s Nick Taylor reacts after chipping in for an eagle from 60 feet on the 18th green during the final round on his way to victory at the PGA Sony Open in Hawaii (Maddie Meyer)Canada’s Nick Taylor birdied the second playoff hole to defeat …

Winner’s Bag: Nick Taylor, 2025 Sony Open in Hawaii

A complete list of the golf equipment Nick Taylor used to win the PGA Tour’s 2025 Sony Open in Hawaii: DRIVER: Titleist TSi3 (10 degrees), with Fujikura Atmos Tour Spec Blue 6 X shaft FAIRWAY WOOD: TaylorMade Qi10 (15 degrees), with Fujikura Atmos Blue …

Hawaii women’s basketball team stifles Cal State Fullerton for 3rd straight win

The Hawaii women’s basketball team needs a little time to figure out its new identity. In the meantime, a Big West winning streak will suffice. UH, playing its second straight game without indefinitely inactive All-BWC guard Daejah Phillips, leaned into …

Canada’s Nick Taylor reacts after chipping in for an eagle from 60 feet on the 18th green during the final round on his …

Playoff master Taylor triumphs at Sony Open in Hawaii

Canada’s Nick Taylor has delivered another theatrical finish, chipping in for eagle on the 18th hole to get into a playoff at the PGA Tour’s Sony Open then winning with a superb pitch that set up birdie to defeat Nico Echavarria. Taylor never …

Canadian Nick Taylor prevails in playoff at Sony Open in Hawaii

Canada’s Nick Taylor delivered another theatrical finish Sunday, this time chipping in for eagle on the 18th hole to get into a playoff at the Sony Open and winning with a superb pitch that set up birdie to defeat Nico Echavarria. Taylor, from …

Texas A&M Women’s Tennis Finishes Strong in Honolulu

News release from Texas A&M Athletics: HONOLULU – The Texas A&M women’s tennis team capped off the Weinman Foundation Invitational with a trio of doubles victories to push their overall record to 28-7 at the UH Tennis Complex this week. “We are …

Why this pizza shop is charging customers almost $200 for a Hawaiian

Lupa Pizza in the English city of Norwich has a mostly typical menu, charging £14 ($27.80) for classic pizzas on the food delivery app Deliveroo. But if customers scroll down further, an eye-watering figure appears for its Hawaiian pizza, priced at £100 ($ …

What Sets Hawaiian Airlines’ Airbus A321neos Apart From Others?

In January 2018, Hawaiian Airlines performed its first Airbus A321neo aircraft’s inaugural flight, marking a new era of a modern single-aisle fleet. The Hawaii-based airline offers nonstop flights to several islands, including Maui, Kauai, and Kona. …

Harvard Women Continue Undefeated Streak with Victories Over Arkansas & Hawaii

January 9, 2025 Duke Kahanamoku Aquatic Complex – Honolulu, HI 25 yards (SCY) Scores: Harvard – 172, Hawaii – 71 Harvard – 160, Arkansas – 83 Arkansas – 130, Hawaii – 113 Full Results The Harvard women’s swimming and diving team wrapped up their training …