Visitor rescued at night after falling off cliff in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

A male visitor who fell 30 feet down a steep cliff in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park after venturing off Byron Ledge Trail Wednesday night was rescued by first responders. The 30-year-old Boston man suffered minor facial injuries, according to HVNP. He …

Hawaii’s first Japanese knife festival highlights 600-year-old art form

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Oahu is having its first ever Seisuke Knife Festival, where the community can learn about the art of Japanese knife making. The event will feature live forging demonstrations and sushi demos by chefs from Japan on Sunday, June 29 …

Australia’s Manly, Hawaii’s Waikiki among world’s most complained-about beaches

NZ Herald 13 Jun, 2025 08:00 PM3 mins to read Subscribe to listen Access to Herald Premium articles require a Premium subscription. Subscribe now to listen.Subscribe now ‌ Save Share Share this article Copy Link Email Facebook Twitter/X LinkedIn Reddit …

Hawaii’s Diamond Head hike is quicker, easier, and more beautiful than expected

Diamond Head is one of Hawaii’s most recognized landmarks, formed nearly 300,000 years ago during a single, explosive eruption. After the eruption, a saucer-shaped crater was formed as particles in the air settled and cemented together into tuff. Today, …

AAA Hawaii: Gas prices drop slightly

The AAA Hawaii Weekend Gas Watch reports that gas prices dropped over the past week throughout the state and nationwide. According to the group, the average price for regular unleaded is $4.46 statewide, which is one cent less than last week. The average …

Women in Hawaii business discuss breaking barriers and building confidence

Pokémon GO's Future? Night Events and Country Specific Pokémon, Says Dev

Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors A senior developer at Pokémon GO has laid out the game's future - and it looks promising. According to senior product director Michael Sterenka, who spoke to Newsweek during …

At Seattle’s Wing Luke Museum, ‘DISplace’ highlights Native Hawaiians

When the pun-loving co-curator of the Wing Luke Museum’s latest exhibit came up with its name, she spun up a term to capture the tensions experienced by Native Hawaiians outside of Hawaii: "DISplace." “In Hawaiian Pidgin, saying ‘this place,’ …

Could Florida be the next frontier for offshore fish farming?

Seafood is everywhere in Florida, and most of the time it’s fresh, whether you’re picking it up from the market or ordering it off the menu at your favorite dockside restaurant. But chances are, that fish was either wild-caught or imported from overseas. …

Critical shortage of court reporters causing delays in trial cases, appeals

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The state judiciary is struggling to find stenographers to provide accurate transcripts for court proceedings. A backlog is pushing back the start of civil and criminal trials and appeals are also on hold. “We’re delayed almost …