Highland High School band to perform at Pearl Harbor Ceremony in Hawaii

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Highland High School has been chosen to represent California at the Pearl Harbor Ceremony in Hawaii. To support the students' journey, the school is organizing several fundraising events. On Friday, May 16, and …

How to get to Hawaii: Fly nonstop from 26 US mainland cities

There's a lot to love about vacationing in Hawaii, but many travelers don't like the hours of flying it takes to reach the state from the continental U.S. I don't mind connecting flights, especially if a connection lets me stretch my legs and …

Most-Visited Hawaii Attractions

Rank Business Name / 2024 Rank (* did not previously rank) 2024 Visitors Year Opened 2023 Visitors Top Local Executive(s) 1 Dole Plantation, 64-1550 Kamehameha Hwy., Wahiawa, HI 96786, 808-548-6684, doleplantation.com 1640938 1989 1578689 Garret …

Idaho Eyes Are On OR Man Who Quit Job, Sailing To Hawaii With Cat

An Oregon man who recently left corporate America to sail to Hawaii with his cat Phoenix has captured the attention of the world, including folks in Idaho. The kicker is that he'd never sailed in open waters before starting the 2,500-mile journey. …

Army Awards 11 Spots on $495M Hawaii Construction Contract

The U.S. Army has selected 11 companies for a $495 million contract to provide construction services for Hawaii. Hawaii Construction Contract Details The Department of Defense said Thursday the companies that will compete for each order include the …

Tire company manager who quit to sail to Hawaii becomes social media hero to people tired of earning $150,000 and ...

Sailing to Hawaii, with a cat and minimal experience

Last spring, Oliver Widger quit his corporate job of 11 years, liquidated his 401(k) and bought a sailboat. His goal: to set sail from his home in Oregon and voyage around the world, starting with a first leg of 2,400 miles to Hawaii. Widger’s journey is …

DOJ Files Suit against Hawaii, Michigan, New York, and Vermont Related to Climate Legal Actions

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) recently filed four lawsuits against states related to specific climate change actions they have taken or planned to take. On April 30, 2025, DOJ preemptively sued Hawaii and Michigan to prevent both states from going …

Hawaii baseball team beats UC San Diego, within 1 win of Big West tournament

HONOLULU — One more win and they’re in. The Hawaii baseball team displayed some timely hitting and small-ball execution to defeat UC San Diego, 6-3, on Thursday night and can clinch a spot in Big West tournament with another victory Friday at Les Murakami …

The pretty 'Hawaii of Europe' but means flight to one of world's 'most dangerous' airports

The world is home to some absolutely breathtaking islands, which make for the most scenic holidays. However, they are not always the easiest to travel to.  This gorgeous island, an autonomous region of Portugal in the North Atlantic Ocean, is around 500 …