State senators voted 25-0 to approve and send to the House of Representatives a bill that would make Nov. 28 La Ku ‘oko ‘a, or Hawaiian Independence Day, as Hawaii’s 14th official state holiday. The ...

MISC photo Nothing heralds the holiday season like the Christmas tree, but did you know that most of Hawaii’s Christmas trees are not from here? This year, more than 150 shipping containers are ...

Grammy award-winning Kalani Pe’a plays a Christmas show that celebrates the warmth of an island holiday. Expect much-loved songs from both Western and Hawaiian roots with an R&B flair ...

Hawaii News Now takes you to Hokuleaʻs 50th Birthday Commemoration honoring the mission to revive Hawaiian voyaging traditions while forging worldwide connections. WATCH Celebrating Hokulea on K5 ...

An ecotourism alternative to Hawaii without the struggle to find accommodation over the busy Christmas season, Nicaragua sits between Honduras and Costa Rica with coasts on both the Pacific and ...

Actress Mapuana Makia looks toward her father Tarvin Makia as they perform with Alan Villoran at last week’s “Giving Back” celebration at University of Hawaii Maui College. Also playing was ...

Nestled in the heart of Hawaii, LAKI is a distinctive jewelry store known for its curated collection of authentic Hawaiian jewelry alongside a selection of top-tier, named-brand pieces.

The TransPacific Volleyball Championships, organized by 7GEN Culture, promises to be an exhilarating showcase of the best-of-the-best in Hawaii's club youth boys’ and girls’ volleyball scene.

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