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This general store has been a Central Oahu landmark for nearly a century
The Sawada Store still stands in the same spot along N. Cane Street in Wahiawa with the same wooden shelves and the cash register.
Child of ‘90s bombshell Tia Carrere comes out as transgender: ‘He’s his own person’
He’s very matter-of-fact,” the 58-year-old actress said of her child. “He knows who he is, and he’s very happy.” ...
Hawaii Imposes the Nation’s First Climate Change Tax for Tourists — And It's Expected to Generate $100 Million Annually
Legislators in Hawaii are implementing a tourism tax they believe will help the state take action against climate change.
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How physically present must state lawmakers be during session, if at all?
Hawaiʻi's legislative session lasts 60 days, but there are no requirements for state lawmakers to be present. HPR's Ashley ...
I Lived in Hawaii for 10 Years and This Hotel—With the Longest Oceanfront Infinity Pool in the U.S.—Is the One I Always Come Back To
The Edge Infinity Pool, the longest oceanfront infinity pool in the U.S., spans 130 feet and is open to guests ages 16 and up ...
UH women’s volleyball schedule features 3 other NCAA teams
The University of Hawaii announced a 29-match schedule with 17 at SimpliFi Arena at Stan Sheriff Center for the 2025 Rainbow Wahine volleyball team on Wednesday. The five-time defending Big West ...
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Scouts, Soldiers, volunteers honor fallen at Memorial Day ceremony
Over 1,000 Scouts, Soldiers and volunteers gathered at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific at Punchbowl Crater on ...
Hawaii’s governor signs new hotel tax legislation to help cope with climate change
HONOLULU (AP) — Hawaii’s governor signed legislation Tuesday that boosts a tax imposed on hotel room and vacation rental ...
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Inside Niihau, Hawaii’s ‘Forbidden Island’ Without Paved Roads, Plumbing, Or Police
Purchased by a wealthy Scottish widow in 1864, the family-owned island of Niihau is committed to preserving its natural and ...
The Keiki Dept creates Hawaii-inspired clothing for kids
The Keiki Dept can be found at about 30 retailers throughout the state, as well as a few on the Mainland, in addition to its ...
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Memorial Day event tailors to military
Forty-five thousand people are expected to attend the 27th annual Shinnyo Lantern Floating Hawaii, the nation’s largest ...
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Don’t miss this: Kauaʻi’s most important exhibit of the summer opens May 30
A groundbreaking exhibit documenting Hawaiʻi’s queer past is making its way to Kauaʻi this summer to offer residents and ...