Letter: Honoring Sun Yat-sen’s deeply planted Hawaii roots

Wednesday was the centennial of the death of Sun Yat-sen, who led the first Democratic revolution in Asia in 1911. Sun is recognized as the father of modern China in the People’s Republic of China, as well as in Taiwan, aka the Republic of China. This …

Three Hawaii Island principals honored

The nonprofit Island Insurance Foundation, leaders from the state Department of Education and public officials statewide gathered Saturday to honor the state’s 15 top public-school principals, each of whom has been nominated for the 19th Masayuki Tokioka …

Shinnyo Lantern Floating Hawaii ceremony returns, honoring fallen veterans, love ones

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - An annual celebration that honors fallen service members and loved ones will take place on Memorial Day. The 2025 Shinnyo Lantern Floating Hawaii ceremony marks the 27th year of the event. It will be held on May 26 at Ala Moana …

Ammi Midstokke: Hitchhiking into volcanoes in Hawaii

It should come as no surprise that when I head to a tropical island, I am more interested in the mountains than the beach. The mountain I found myself on this particular day was Haleakalā, a volcano the scientists say is “resting.” I know little about …

'It's important to give back': U.S. Army soldiers help clear land at an Hawaii Island canoe club

Hawaii Ironman: Bragging rights forever

When Pheidippides ran the 26 miles and 385 yards (42.2 kilometres) from the battlefield of Marathon to Athens in 490BC, he gave the Olympic movement, and indeed sports, one of its most celebrated events, a parable to honour the indefatigable human spirit. …

Hawaii economic council carves millions from projected state revenue for ‘very uncertain year’

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A council of economic experts Wednesday afternoon voted to carve hundreds of millions of dollars from the state’s bottom line over the next three years. In addition to tax cuts Hawaii lawmakers approved two years ago, which are …

Kahuku alum Cha'lei Reid takes spring swing at role with Hawaii women's volleyball team

HONOLULU — As the Hawaii women’s volleyball team begins to figure out what it can be come August, Cha’lei Reid has already made herself part of the calculation. Reid, a 6-foot hitter out of Kahuku High, was as involved as any pin hitter in the Rainbow …

Hawaii extends bird transport pause to June over avian flu

The Hawaii Department of Agriculture today said it is extending a voluntary pause on the interisland transport of poultry and other bird species to help prevent the spread of H5N1, or highly pathogenic avian influenza. The initial pause the department …

How Long is Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii

February 2025 has delivered yet another incredible game. Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii has received a positive reception from both fans and critics. While it may not be as expansive as February’s other major release, Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, …