Plant of the Month for June 2025 – Ma’o (Hawaiian Cotton)

Despite recent rainy spells, it is well-known that our islands are getting dryer every year. This means that periods of drought are getting longer and more frequent. With this in mind, we might want to consider adding some attractive water-wise plants as a …

Training program turns out first graduates for Hawaii’s live event industry

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – When you go to an event like a concert, your attention is usually on the performance happening on stage. But there’s a lot more that goes into it, like the sound design, the look of the venue and the lights. There was all of that …

Hawaii Army engineers bolster infrastructure in Philippines

As the U.S. military has been ramping up its training in the Philippines, American troops are an increasingly common sight. In April and May, Hawaii-based units participated in the annual Exercise Balikatan, showcasing new weapons and conducting live fire …

Hawaii’s math teaching deemed ‘unacceptable’

A nonpartisan national council that analyzed the quality of the nation’s math teaching found Hawaii to be one of seven states with an “unacceptable” rating for math education. A nonpartisan national council that analyzed the quality of the nation’s math …

Report reveals Hawaii beaches among most polluted nationwide

MALIKO (HawaiiNewsNow) – A recent report reveals beaches in Hawaii are among the most polluted in the nation. Meanwhile, federal funding cuts could threaten future water quality testing. Two separate reports from Surfrider Foundation show last year’s …

State legislature designates September as Hawaiian History Month

The Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs celebrates the signing of Act 167, designating September as Hawaiian History Month in the State of Hawaiʻi. In 2019, delegates to the Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs’ 60th Annual Convention on Maui voted to pass …

Hawaii’s rural nonprofits stay afloat amid federal funding insecurity

A Kauai and a Hana-based nonprofit are using grants from Newman’s Own Foundation to promote indigenous food justice by keeping Hawaiian youth connected to the traditions, regenerative farming techniques and culture of their communities. Given the federal …

AAA Hawaii: Gas prices slightly down ahead of summer travel

The AAA Hawaii Weekend Gas Watch reports that gas prices dropped slightly in the last week, following a nationwide trend. According to AAA, the statewide average price for regular unleaded is $4.47, which is one cent less than the week before. The average …

Christian satirists sue Hawaii for criminalizing ‘deceptive’ election memes, after Calif. and Minn.

California’s civil law AB 2839 against “materially deceptive” political content four months before elections, including memes and parodies of elected officials, didn’t even last a month after satirists sued the Golden State in the final …

Dustin Poirier ran through Hawaiian fan favorite in his last hometown fight a decade before UFC 318 retirement bout

On this day in 2015, Dustin Poirier delivered a statement performance in front of his hometown fans. A lot has changed for ‘The Diamond’ over the past decade where he has gone on to achieve legend status. His title fights against the likes of Khabib …

‘Hawaii of Europe’s’ breathtaking capital gets new £39 easyJet flights from UK

Panoramic view of the capital of Madeira island Funchal, Portugal. High quality photo (Credits: Getty Images) If you’re someone who struggles to pick between a city break and a green getaway with plenty of nature, then we’ve got just the destination for …

Hawaii women’s soccer releases schedule

STAR-ADVERTISER Michele Nagamine is entering her 14th season as Rainbow Wahine coach. Hawaii women’s soccer coach Michele Nagamine released the Rainbow Wahine 20-game schedule on Friday. Hawaii, the reigning Big West regular-season champion, opens the …

Large sculptural calabash art installation moves from Honolulu to Kapolei

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – A 22-foot calabash bowl currently in Honolulu Hale is getting a new home. After four months on display in town, the art installation ‘Umeke Lāʻau – Culture Medicine (2025) will relocate to Kapolei Hale this month, where it will …

High surf to hit all Hawaiian Islands starting Saturday morning

June 6, 2025, 5:03 PM HST A high surf advisory is in place starting at 6 a.m. Saturday for all south-facing shores for the Hawaiian Islands. According to the National Weather Service, a moderate south to southwest swell (200 degrees) will bring advisory- …

Hawaii-born Nicole Scherzinger to perform at Sunday’s Tony Awards

World’s Toughest Row competitors begin 2,800 mile trip across the Pacific Ocean to Hawaii

MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Rowers could be seen leaving Monterey as part of the annual World’s Toughest Row competition. The trip spans 2,800 miles and consists of five teams this year. Families, friends and supporters could be seen cheering on the …

High surf advisory issued for Hawaii south shores Saturday

A high surf advisory has been issued for the south shores of all Hawaiian islands, effective Saturday morning. The National Weather Service in Honolulu said a moderate, south-to-southwest swell will bring advisory level surf to south shores from 6 a.m. …

Honolulu police investigate alleged child abuse after viral video

Honolulu police said they have opened an investigation into a case of alleged child abuse after a video went viral on social media. On Thursday evening, a witness scrolling through Instagram saw a post of a woman allegedly assaulting a girl. The witness …

Hawaii Pacific Health to host job fair for entry-level medical, non-medical positions

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – Hawaii Pacific Health is hosting a job fair for entry-level medical and non-medical positions across Oahu. The event will take place on Sunday, June 8, from noon to 4 p.m. at the Kapiolani Medical Center for Women and Children, …