In 1959 the kukui nut tree was declared the State of Hawaii’s official tree. The kukui nut continues to see widespread use today in both traditional and commercial uses from personal care ...

The Hawaii State Foundation on Culture and the Arts supports artistic expression and commissions artists like Shiroma to create pieces for specific locations. The dedication of Ke Kukui Pio’ole ...

High school students take the Smarter Balanced assessments in English language arts and math, according to the Hawaii State Department of Education.

Hensel acknowledged the disappointment among some that no local candidate made it as a finalist and vowed she will take the helm of UH with a “heart open wide.” Read more ...

"There is something a little fantastic," wrote Edmund Schulman in the March 1958 National Geographic, "in the persistent ability of a 4,000-year-old tree to ... in Montgomery State Reserve near ...

In short, it’s the perfect state for those curious about solar panels. Keep reading to learn our picks for the best solar companies in Hawaii.

Groceries are taxed at the full rate in Hawaii, and the highest income tax bracket is 11%. Retirees may get a break from paying state income taxes since some retirement benefits are tax-exempt.

About 14% of the state is suffering from severe or moderate drought, according to the US Drought Monitor, while 80% of Hawaii is classed as abnormally dry. Dry weather sucks moisture out of ...

A pregnant mother and her husband have reportedly drowned while on vacation in Hawaii, leaving their 18-month-old son orphaned. Ilya Tsaruk, 25, and Sophia Tsaruk, 26, from the city of Snohomish ...

An inmate convicted of the 1994 murder of a Japanese psychic and her son has been killed in his Hawaii prison cell The Latest The Federal Emergency Management Agency has approved a one-year ...

Retired Hawaii state senator Rosalyn “Roz” Baker is no longer living in the condo she once owned after it was burned down ...