The U.S. Military took control of the then U.S. territory and the lasting effects that continue today on one specific island. Just before 5 a.m. on Nov. 29, for 30 seconds, it seemed like the whole ...

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HONOLULU (KHON2) — Hawaiʻi’s holiday parties in 2025 lean into bold stories and big feelings. Trends are showing that people want rooms that feel warm or exciting instead of plain or minimalist. Many ...

This site contains two of the most active volcanoes in the world, Mauna Loa (4,170 m high) and Kilauea (1,250 m high), both of which tower over the Pacific Ocean. Volcanic eruptions have created a ...

While Hawaiʻi doesn’t experience dramatic seasonal changes, there are still plenty of ways to feel the holiday spirit throughout the Islands. From Christmas parades to Santa Claus paddling in a canoe, ...

Submissions to Civil Beat’s fifth Neighborhood Haiku project reveal fresh, albeit brief, insights into island life. The smoke stack of an old sugar mill. The shriek of an invasive but colorful bird.