Beyond the sun-kissed beaches, shimmering waters, and lush landscapes commonly associated with Hawaii lies a realm teeming with thrilling discoveries. Did you know that was once an independent kingdom ...

HONOLULU (Island News) – Lights, camera, and passion is the key to creating meaningful movies and for years that’s been the compass guiding Native Hawaiian filmmaker Justyn Ah Chong. Through his lens, ...

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The 2025 Native Hawaiian Convention is on the road in the Pacific Northwest. Some 1,300 Native Hawaiians and activists from 37 different states are set to attend the event ...

KANEOHE, Hawaii (AP) — Hawaii’s American colonizers once banned the Hawaiian language in schools. Some Native Hawaiians tried to lighten their skin with lye. Many people believed Polynesian voyagers ...

A couple enjoys malasadas, a Portuguese pastry similar to a doughnut, at Leonard's Bakery, which is on the Taste of Oahu food tour offered by Aunty Sweetie's Hawaiian Tours. Source: Courtesy of Hawaii ...

U‘ilani Moore-Wesley reacted after getting her Hawaiian Registry Card from an on-site Office of Hawaiian Affairs booth. Breann Nu‘u­hiwa, who advises and advocates for native governments and business ...

Hawaii’s formerly endangered green sea turtle population has rebounded in recent decades, with the species now a common sight along the state’s beaches. While the increased populations have benefited ...

HONOLULU (KHON2) – Native Hawaiians from across the islands and the continent are getting ready to come together for this year’s Native Hawaiian Convention in Tulalip, Washington. What to expect for ...

HONOLULU (AP) — A lawsuit filed Monday in U.S. court in Honolulu challenges an admissions policy of a wealthy and prestigious private school that gives preference to applicants who are Native Hawaiian ...

HONOLULU (AP) — After water polo practice at her school atop a hill overlooking Honolulu Harbor, Kapua Ong marvels at the sunset. “I do feel proud of myself for getting in because not everyone gets ...