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May 16, 2024

Savannah Gankiewicz of Hawaii crowned Miss USA after previous winner resigned, citing mental health

Hawaii's Savannah Gankiewicz was crowned Miss USA 2023 during a coronation attended by the state's Gov. Josh Green, after the previous titleholder Noelia Voigt resigned for mental health reasons.

May 14, 2024

Plaintiffs suing Navy for jet fuel leak into drinking water in Hawaii seek $225K to $1.25M

A lawyer representing families who drank water tainted with jet fuel in Hawaii is asking a judge to award plaintiffs a range of about $225,000 to about $1.25 million each in damages.

May 10, 2024

Hawaii tourist dies on Maui beach, and wife alleges state failed to warn her about snorkeling danger

Patti Johnson believes her husband Ryan Johnson's snorkeling death off the coast of Maui could have been prevented if he had known about Rapid Onset Pulmonary Edema.

May 2, 2024

Mochi donuts are colorful, whimsical, Instagrammable: Japanese-American sweet treat trending in US

Mochi donuts, a fusion of Japanese and American culinary traditions, are colorful, whimsical, Instagrammable and surging in popularity in the United States.

April 30, 2024

For Love of Country: Why it's time to leave the Democratic Party behind

I left the Democratic Party and became an Independent. For the sake of our country, peace, freedom and our hope for a prosperous future, I urge you to do the same.

April 29, 2024

Trial underway for military families suing US government over tainted water at Hawaii base

Richelle Dietz is among 17 people suing the U.S. over jet fuel leaks and health problems allegedly linked to contaminated water on their military base.

April 27, 2024

World's oldest known wild bird, Wisdom, is spotted courting new suitors

The world's oldest known wild bird, Wisdom, a Laysan albatross, courted new suitors recently at the Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge in the North Pacific Ocean.

April 27, 2024

Woman who left very tall brother in economy class while she took first class was not wrong: Reddit users

A Reddit user was stunned and hurt after her family members gave her the cold shoulder because she accepted a free upgrade to first class and did not give it to her brother.

April 27, 2024

Pastor Greg Laurie to deliver faith-filled inspirational message at 'Hope for Lahaina' event

Pastor Greg Laurie and "American Idol" alum Danny Gokey are set to deliver a message of faith and inspiration at the "Hope for Lahaina" event on Sunday, with music by Leeland.

April 23, 2024

US and South Korea to hold talks in Hawaii on cost sharing for American troops

U.S. and South Korean officials are meeting in Hawaii to discuss sharing the cost of maintaining American troops in South Korea. The U.S. delegation is led by Linda Specht.