A homophobic remark in Hawaii made me think about how I travel

Beautiful Hawaii was the site of an unexpected encounter for our reporter Calum (Picture: Calum McSwiggan) ‘Oh hey faggots,’ the white woman says with a smile. My friend and I are walking along the beachfront, both carrying rainbow flags, on our way to …

Hawaii lawmaker wants to put legalizing cannabis on state ballot

1/2 Swipe or click to see more JAMM AQUINO / MAY 2, 2025 The Hawaii State Legislature, seen here on the last day of the 2025 session, will reconvene next week and one lawmaker plans to introduce a bill to put legalizing marijuana on the ballot. 2…

Hawaii-born musician sang islandwide and gave martial arts demonstrations

PHOTO COURTESY KAREN ROELLER Gaylord Rieta Sr. was more than a musician, opening a karate school where he produced and choreographed public martial arts demonstrations. Rieta died Nov. 14 in Honolulu. Gaylord Rieta Sr., Hawaii-born musician and martial …

Honolulu Fire Department celebrates 175th anniversary

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – The Honolulu Fire Department celebrated its 175th anniversary Sunday. The celebration was held at the HFD headquarters on South Street. Founded in 1851 by King Kamehameha III, HFD is the oldest fire department west of the …

Letter: Grow Hawaii independence by farming more food

In Hawaii, instead of importing most of our food from the mainland, we should focus on having more naturally grown foods and more exposure to farming. Much of the food on the island comes from the mainland, making us reliant on others for nutrition. …

‘Wall That Heals’ returns to Hawaii

1/3 Swipe or click to see more COURTESY PHOTO Lance Cpl. Hayward Kimo Hamili Peleiholani is memorialized with a photo and gifts at The Wall That Heals in Hilo on Jan. 26, 2024. 2/3 Swipe or click to see more ARMY PHOTO James “Kimo” Gabriel 3/3 …

Men’s Tennis Wins at Hawaii Pacific, 4-0

HONOLULU, Hawai’i — The Gonzaga men’s tennis team opened its Sunday match in Hawai’i with a strong doubles point and carried the momentum into singles play, earning a 4-0 sweep over Hawaii Pacific. Gonzaga jumped out to an early advantage in …

Influx of jellyfish incidents on Honolulu beaches prompt safety measures

HONOLULU (Island News) – Honolulu Ocean Safety responded to 12 jellyfish-related incidents, with eight occurring in the Ala Moana Beach area on Sunday. According to Honolulu Ocean Safety, three incidents were reported from a boat outside Kuhio Beach, and …

Inside Out | Remembering America’s Hawaiian guitar legends: Letritia Kandle and Eddie Alkire

The winter solstice is finally past us. January’s arctic wind often gives way to fantasies of warmer days. On the coldest days, many of us fantasize about South Pacific paradises, gentle ocean breezes and the exotic rhythmic pulse of the Hawaiian guitar. …

Lava flows from Hawaii’s erupting Kilauea Volcano

USGS footage from a surveillance camera shows Kilauea Volcano in Hawaii erupting on Sunday (January 11) in the latest episode of lava flows since it became more active at the end of 2024. – REUTERS Published: 12 Jan 2026

How Hawaii players fared in the NFL wild-card playoff round

HAWAII >> Jahlani Tavai, Patriots linebacker: Came off the bench in the win over the Chargers and made two tackles on defense and one on kickoff coverage while also downing a punt. It was his 64th stright game with a tackle and first playoff game …

Davina Licon Survives Brutal Acid Attack in Hawaii and Fights for Justice as Her Alleged Attacker Faces Trial for …

Aspiring bodybuilder Davina Licon, just 20 at the time, thought she was days away from a milestone—her very first bodybuilding competition. Years of early mornings, strict diets, and endless hours in the gym had brought her to this point. But on April 7, …

Hawaii: A Kingdom Crossing Oceans review – a feather-filled thriller full of gods, gourds and ghosts

Relations between Britain and the Pacific kingdom of Hawaii didn’t get off to a great start. On 14 February 1779 the global explorer James Cook was clubbed and stabbed to death at Hawaii’s Kealakekua Bay in a dispute over a boat: it was a tragedy of …

Hawaii’s new macadamia nut label law highlights local pride

Hawaii lawmakers face pressure to maintain historic tax breaks, despite budget constraints

Polynesian Bowl week kicks off with Hawaii Showcase

Minister Tabuya urges Fijian students in Hawaii to bring skills back home

Fiji’s growing demand for skilled, disciplined and socially grounded professionals took centre stage as Minister for Information Lynda Tabuya held a talanoa with Fijian students at Brigham Young University (BYU) Hawaii on Saturday, January 10, urging them …

AI chatbots at University of Hawaii boost student success statewide

HONOLULU (Island News) – The University of Hawaii introduced AI chatbots across its 10 campuses, marking a significant step in its student success strategy. According to the EdSights fall 2025 report, the AI chatbots, with names like ‘Bow and Moa, have …

Late-game heroics power Hawaii basketball over UC Irvine in Manoa

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – An instant classic in Manoa as the University of Hawaii men’s basketball team downed UC Irvine on Saturday. The ‘Bows were going back and forth with the Big West-leading Anteaters with the final seconds of the game featuring from …