Trump v. Hawaii: Explaining case cited in new US travel ban order affecting Cuba and Haiti

President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed a proclamation imposing travel restrictions on 19 countries, including a complete ban on nationals from 12 countries. The affected nations include Cuba and Haiti. The White House cited the Trump vs Hawaii (2018) …

EXCLUSIVE: Babylon Bee Challenges Hawaii Law Targeting Political Satire

The Babylon Bee on Wednesday filed a legal challenge against a new Hawaii law that criminalizes political satire, accusing the state of violating citizens’ First Amendment rights. The satirical outlet filed its challenge along with Dawn O’Brien, a Honolulu …

New Hawaii law aims to better protect children from torture

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A measure aimed at protecting children, and others who are vulnerable, from torture is now law in Hawaii. Gov. Josh Green signed Senate Bill 281 last week into law, clearly defining torture and designating it as Class A felony, …

Hawaii enacts law securing future earnings for young performers

HONOLULU (Island News) – Governor Josh Green, M.D., signed House Bill 874 into law on Wednesday, aiming to safeguard the earning of child and youth performers from mismanagement, exploitation and abuse. Maia Kealoha, star of Disney’s “Lilo & Stitch” …

4 Island Adventures You Can Only Have in Hawaii

Hawaii offers unique experiences that are unparalleled anywhere else. Every island provides distinct landscapes, cultural experiences, and exceptional excursions, bringing guests near nature and civilization. These four pursuits seem to be the finest means …

Living the dream: Man sails to Hawaii alongside cat after quitting job

Cats may have nine lives, but, as far as we know, humans only have the one. Perhaps that’s why 29-year-old Oliver Widger decided to spend his sailing to Hawaii alongside his feline companion instead of continuing to work at his job. As The Associated Press …

Hawaii Fluid Art Lehigh Valley offers creative experience for all abilities, ages — and puppies

SOUTH WHITEHALL TWP., Pa. — Before the "blurp, blurp" process begins, artists select the size of their blank canvas and paint. The fun phrase, as told by the co-owners of Hawaii Fluid Art, is used to describe the pouring of paint into a cup …

Hawaii-bound family's wish: to thank community for its support

POTOMAC — Sixteen-year-old Aleyah Carley, who was diagnosed with leukemia two years ago, is not one to be the center of attention. But today is different. As she prepares for her Make-A-Wish sendoff celebration before heading to Hawaii, Aleyah and her …

Long Beach State's Panita Thanatharn named new Hawaii softball head coach

Panita Thanatharn, Long Beach State’s associate head softball coach, was announced Wednesday as the new University of Hawaii head coach, succeeding 34-year program leader Bob Coolen. It amounts to a decided shift for the program as it brings in a veteran …

Hawaii Technology Development Corp. names new executive director