The state said that of the nearly 2,000 streets under HDOT’s jurisdiction, over half require the addition of Hawaiian diacritical markings, and eight streets appear to be misspelled.

“February is Mahina ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi, or Hawaiian language month, which inspired us to seek more public feedback to our state street name master list. Using kahakō and ʻokina in Hawaiian street names is ...

Honolulu bar owners are transforming windowless basements, former post offices and other challenging commercial spaces into profitable speakeasy concepts that draw loyal local crowds through hidden ...

Kamea Hadar has a couple of projects in the works, including a mural on Hale Mōʻiliʻili, an affordable high-rise apartment built by the state Department of Hawaiian Home Lands at the former ...

For a dose of nature’s medicine even in the coldest of times, head indoors to these tropical forests, desert landscapes, and scented flower beds.

One of the oldest ʻiʻiwi in the state, discovered in the same area near University of Hawai’i in Hilo, is about 10 years old.

Kula resident Thomas Liu, 85, decided to rebuild his residence after the 2023 wildfire because of his neighbors who helped him get through the disaster. Photo courtesy Thomas Liu More than two years ...

HONOLULU (KHON2) — Since Saturday, Feb. 7, Hawaiian Electric crews have been working around the clock – but for some residents, like in Kalihi near Fern Elementary, the lights are still out. Many ...

Hawaiian Bros plans five Kentucky sites, opening its first Lexington store in 2026. Menu centers on Hawaiian plate lunches: grilled chicken, Kalua pork, rice and macaroni. Chain emphasizes fresh ...

HONOLULU (Island News) – Hawaiian Airlines announced a major investment plan of more than $600 million over the next five years aimed at modernizing airport facilities, upgrading technology and ...

Kāhuli – to change, to alter, to overturn – is the Hawaiian word of the year. A fern unfurls and represents kāhuli – to change, to alter, to transform – is the Hawaiian word of the year. (Courtesy of ...

A magnitude-4.6 earthquake occurred 9 miles south-southeast of Fern Forest on the Island of Hawaiʻi at a depth of 3 miles below sea level at 11:49 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025, according to the ...