Hawaii has been dubbed the “rainbow capital of the world” due to the islands’ regular sunshine, rain showers and clean air. They are such a common sight that they have become popular symbols ...

They're such a frequent sight that a University of Hawaii professor calls the state the “rainbow capital of the world.” Right now it's the winter rainy season in the islands, which means the ...

Sam 'Ohu Gon III, senior scientist and cultural adviser at The Nature Conservancy in Hawaii, said rainbows are considered a symbol of Kāne, one of the four main gods in Hawaiian tradition.

FILE - Professional surfers make their way to the water while a large rainbow crosses the ocean during the Pro Hawaii surfing contest at Ali'i Beach in Haleiwa, Hawaii, Nov. 18, 2005. (AP Photo/Lucy ...