‘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 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 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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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