Empowering Dreams: 94th AAMDC Soldiers Light the Way for Hawaii’s Youth

HONOLULU– Under the blazing Hawaiian sun, camouflage uniforms met youthful dreams on the football field, not in training drills, but in mentorship. Soldiers from the 94th Army Air and Missile Defense Command (AAMDC) traded their tactical gear for...

Popular sunscreen brands Banana Boat, Hawaiian Tropic targeted by consumer watchdog over greenwashing claims

Popular sunscreen brands allegedly took advantage of and deprived consumers of the chance to make informed decisions, with Australia’s consumer watchdog launching court action over greenwashing claims. The parent companies of popular sunscreen...

Top Democrat questions ‘special treatment’ for Alaska, Hawaii in GOP SNAP proposal

Sen. Amy Klobuchar (Minn.), the top Democrat on the Senate Agriculture Committee, questioned why only two states should receive “special treatment” in a GOP-backed plan to reduce federal dollars for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program...

ESPN Honolulu Launches First-Ever Hawai‘i High School Sports Photo Contest — Powered by Hele!

Got an unforgettable shot from the 2024-25 Hawai‘i high school sports season? Now’s your chance to show it off and win big! ESPN Honolulu is excited to announce our inaugural High School Sports Photo Contest, celebrating the passion, energy, and...

11th Annual Native American Youth in Agriculture Leadership Summit

Details By Levi Rickert June 30, 2025 The Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative (IFAI) is proud to host the 11th Annual Native Youth in Agriculture Leadership Summit. This weeklong event gathers Native American, Alaska Native, and Native...

2024 H-1B petitions: Approvals for employers classified under Transportation and Warehousing industry across Mobile Courant publication area

Ur Mendoza Jaddou, Director of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (left) and Jennifer B. Higgins, Deputy Director. | https://www.uscis.gov/about-us/organization/leadershipUr Mendoza Jaddou, Director of the U.S. Citizenship and...

Popular sunscreen brands Banana Boat, Hawaiian Tropic targeted by consumer watchdog over greenwashing claims

HDOT invites public feedback on Energy Security and Waste Reduction Plan

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - On Friday, the Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) released the Hawaii’s first statewide Energy Security and Waste Reduction Plan for public comment. Officials say this is a major milestone following the...

US Senate Bill’s clean energy cuts draw backlash from labour, business

Wind turbines in California in 2024. Among other things, the Senate Bill would roll back incentives for wind, solar, batteries and other clean energy technologies.PHOTO: REUTERS WASHINGTON – The US Senate’s proposed cuts to clean energy subsidies...

AMP welcomes over 1,100 maritime academy graduates to the industry

Written by Nick Blenkey Maine Maritime Academy graduates stand at attention at the spring commencement ceremony, May 3, 2025. [Photo: Maine Maritime Academy] The American Maritime Partnership (AMP), the voice of the U.S. domestic maritime...

Ballot Proposal Would Ban Political Spending from DTE, Consumers Energy

Several statewide groups are working to ban political contributions from utility companies like DTE, Consumers Energy and corporations that hold state and local government contracts. Organizers with Voters Not Politicians and Michigan United...

Logistics costs in Bangladesh remain high: Experts urge urgent reforms

Image Courtesy: www.freepik.com Logistics costs in Bangladesh remain alarmingly high, accounting for an estimated 15 to 20% of the country’s GDP, well above the global average of 8 to 10 per cent, according to the Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and...

“CONTROVERSIAL SHIFT ON DEEP-SEA MINING BY THE U.S.”

Talofa! The following is a summary of my thoughts given the wonderful news of the American Samoa Governor and Lt Governor taking a unified stand with legislative leaders expressing opposition to the proposed commercial leasing of American Samoa's...

Hawaiian Airlines says it was hit by ‘cybersecurity event’ - but flyers should be safe

Hawaiian Airlines files 8-K form with the SEC It claims to have observed an attack, but it didn't affect flights or their safety Security researchers believe the attack was done by Scattered Spider Hawaiian Airlines has said it recently suffered a...

American Maritime Partnership Welcomes Over 1,100 Graduates of U.S. Maritime Academies to this Critical Industry

WASHINGTON, DC — The American Maritime Partnership (AMP), the voice of the domestic maritime industry, proudly congratulates the more than 1,100 graduates from America’s maritime academies who make up the Class of 2025. These graduates now join...

Republican senators seek to change Senate bill clean energy tax, improve tax credits

By Valerie Volcovici WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Republican Senator Joni Ernst has introduced an amendment to the U.S. Senate's tax and spending megabill that would change two of the most contentious parts of that bill and could give a small boost to...

Trump Can’t Decide If Migrant Farm Worker Industry Is a Worthy Sacrifice for His Mass Deportation Agenda

A lot of things happened. Here are some of the things. This is TPM’s Morning Memo. Sign up for the email version. President Trump’s flip-flopping on whether to upend the agriculture and hospitality industries for the sake of following through on...

US Senate bill's clean energy cuts draw backlash from labor, business

By Valerie Volcovici WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The U.S. Senate’s proposed cuts to clean energy subsidies in its version of President Donald Trump’s tax and spending bill have drawn searing criticism from business and labor groups since they were...

Kauai vs Oʻahu: Which island is better for your Hawaii adventure?

A trip to the Hawaiian Islands comes with even more decisions and planning than your average destination trip. With a 12-hour trek from the East Coast (even a 6-hour trek from the West Coast), a trip to Hawaii isn’t a “quick” trip for any...

Tropical Meets Technical: ‘Town’ Hawaiian Hiking Shirt Review

When I first saw a Town Shirt sun hoodie — with its kaleidoscopic design of pink-and-white mountain laurel — I immediately had to know the brand. Town Shirt was the name, and thru-hiking was its game. This brand combines years of field development...