But Hawaii, the nation’s 50th state, remains reliably and historically Democratic, more so since its most famous resident and former President Barack Obama, became the party’s nominee in 2006.

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Another Hawaii tourist died after getting swept out to sea at a Kauai beach on Tuesday afternoon – it marks the third ocean-related tourist death in the past week. At around 11:15 a.m., first ...

No Gulfstreams crowding the tiny airstrip. In other words, Lanai, which is Hawaii’s smallest publicly accessible island, remains blissfully unspoiled. Billionaire Larry Ellison—who bought 98% ...

HILO (HawaiiNewsNow) - Three emergency shelters that were opened Monday amid flooding rains have closed, according to the Hawaii County Civil Defense. Shelters were open at the Keaau Armory in ...

While there are several all-inclusive resorts in the U.S., you won't find them in Hawaii. Instead, many of the resorts include a variety of complimentary amenities in nightly rates, while others ...

When vacationing in Hawaii, you'll want to explore its distinct natural wonders by land, sea and air. After all, the state is home to the tallest mountain in the world (Mauna Kea, which surpasses ...

Who’s Ahead in National Presidential Polls? Polling averages are adjusted based on state and national polls, which means candidates’ averages can shift even if no new polls have been added to this ...

It’s also downslope from Hawaii’s most active volcano. Her house sits outside Pahoa Village in an area that was threatened by a lava flow from Kilauea volcano in 2014. The lava never reached ...

The Honolulu Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed her death on Monday, marking Oahu’s 38th traffic fatality this year, down from 45 at the same point in 2023. Read more ...

The Hawaii State Legislature referred an amendment to the ballot that would remove the legislature's authority in the state constitution to reserve marriage to opposite-sex couples. The last time a ...

It’s almost Halloween, and there are lots of spooky, festive fun to be had. Here are our picks for Halloween events you don’t want to miss. 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 27, The Ritz-Carlton O‘ahu, Turtle Bay ...