Pascual Crowned Mrs. Hawaii Filipina 2025

by Carlota Hufana Ader West Oahu resident Rosalie Pascual was named Mrs. Hawaii Filipina 2025 on June 7 at the Hilton Hawaiian Village Coral Ballroom. Last year’s pageant queen Glorey McCaleb was on hand to crown the winner.  Pascual is originally from …

Hawaii celebrates Fourth of July as new fireworks enforcement begins

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers celebrates 250th birthday in Hawaii with vital support to the islands

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Since the 2023 Maui wildfires, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) continues to play a major role in Lahaina’s recovery. For 250 years, USACE has played a vital role in keeping things moving across the nation and here in …

Trump Administration Proposes Closing Key Climate Research Lab in Hawaii

HONOLULU, Hawaii — The Trump administration’s proposed budget for 2026 aims to close the Mauna Loa Atmospheric Baseline Observatory, a key site for climate research in the United States. Since 1958, this facility has provided vital data on atmospheric …

Filipinos In Hawaii Urged To Get US Citizenship Amid Trump's Immigration Crackdown

(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) For many years, becoming a US citizen didn't feel urgent for thousands of Filipino immigrants living in Hawaii. But with immigration crackdowns intensifying under the Trump administration , Filipino community leaders are urging …

How do you feel about the Fourth of July? Hawaii residents weigh in

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A pride parade for America made its way through Kailua on Friday. “The parade is awesome, there’s a lot of good energy here, we’re having a lot of fun,’ Kailua resident Jennifer Alshemary said. It was her family’s first time …

Hawaii celebrates Fourth of July with aloha during tense political year

Hawaii skaters ‘finally appreciated’ after induction into Skateboarding Hall of Fame

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A handful of local skateboarders have been inducted into the Skateboarding Hall of Fame, a first for Hawaii athletes. Stop by any local skate park ― former pro Darren Ho just might be there. At 65 years old, he’s not stopping …

Hawaii Island Police seek suspect in Hilo assault

HILO, Hawaii (Island News) – Hawaii Island Police are requesting the public’s help locating a man suspected of assault in Hilo. The incident took place on April 27, 2025 at a business on the 100 block of Puainako Street. Hawaii Police describe the suspect …

Hawaii Employers Council CEO describes ‘workforce of tomorrow’