Hawaii’s Alenuihaha Channel: Danger Lurks for Unaware Travelers

HAWAII – Visitors flying between Maui and the Big Island are often unaware that they are over one of Hawaii‘s most dangerous ocean stretches. The Alenuihaha Channel, approximately 30 miles wide, is infamous among sailors and paddlers for its treacherous …

Bench boosts Hawaii baseball over Cal State Fullerton

The Hawaii baseball team called in back-up help to defeat Cal State Fullerton 10-2 on Sunday at Goodwin Field in Fullerton, Calif. Before a crowd of 686, the Rainbow Warriors received a boost from a reserve outfielder and three relievers to win two of …

Hawaii’s Martinez on all-tournament softball team

Hawaii softball senior catcher Izabella Martinez was named to the Big West All-Tournament team on Sunday, the only Rainbow Wahine to make the cut. Martinez led Hawaii with a .500 batting average and a .563 on base percentage in three games, smacking a home …

BMS, Sanofi Settle Plavix Suit With Hawaii for $700M

The state of Hawaii on Friday settled its long-standing legal dispute with Bristol Myers Squibb and Sanofi over the companies’ blood thinner Plavix. Each company will hand over $350 million by June 9 to satisfy the settlement, though neither accepted any …

Residential electric bills in Hawaii and Connecticut are twice those in New Mexico, Utah

The average electric monthly bill for U.S. residential customers was $144 in 2024, but average costs for customers in some states were much higher or lower. Customers in states such as Hawaii and Connecticut, where retail electricity prices are relatively …

Jerry Campany: There’s a little something for everyone in Hawaii

JERRY CAMPANY / JCAMPANY@STARADVERTISER.COM Pearl City’s Eli Oshiro played to the crowd after winning his first HHSAA judo championship. I call my grandmother in Florida every Sunday and we never have any shortage of sports to talk about. This week, on …

Hawaii urges insurers to sue oil industry for climate damages

Hawaii lawmakers are encouraging insurance companies to sue the oil and gas industry for climate damages, even as the Trump administration seeks to block states from enacting climate policy. The first-of-its-kind state resolution — which supporters hope …

The Perfect Oasis: Find Out Which States Beat Hawaii for Top-Rated Waterfront Airbnb Rentals

When dreaming of a beach getaway, United States destinations like Hawaii, Florida, and California might come to mind. However, these states surprisingly weren’t the top candidates regarding luxury Airbnb rentals. Let us explain.  A new study by QR Code …

Hawaii’s Kilauea Volcano Spews Lava in Spectacular Display

Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano erupted dramatically on May 11, launching a towering fountain of lava several hundred feet into the air as it entered Episode 21 of its ongoing eruptive phase. According to USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory, the fountain of lava …

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