The state of Hawaii boasts gorgeous scenery and a rich cultural heritage. Maybe that's why the country's 50th state is one of the nation's most popular vacation destinations. In August 2022 alone ...

One of the last bills signed by Green on Wednesday was the focus of a ceremony in the governor’s office at the state Capitol ...

Hawaii has the highest cost of living in the U.S. , and it’s only getting worse. Billionaires are buying up land, groceries are double the national average, and local wages haven’t kept up ...

But Hawaii, the nation’s 50th state, remains reliably and historically Democratic, more so since its most famous resident and former President Barack Obama, became the party’s nominee in 2006 ...

From surfers catching waves to traditional picnics, these photos show life in Hawaii before it became a state in 1959.

The Aloha State's groundbreaking ceasefire resolution amid the Israel-Hamas war sparks debate and activism within local communities.

Wildfires have killed at least 80 people in Hawaii, Maui County officials say. Here’s what to know about what caused them and which areas have been affected.

Hawaii to become first state to charge visitors a climate fee Hawaii's new tax on hotel stays and cruise cabins will generate $100 million annually to fund environmental protections and climate ...

The state of Hawaii boasts gorgeous scenery and a rich cultural heritage. Maybe that's why the country's 50th state is one of the nation's most popular vacation destinations. In August 2022 alone ...

A Look Back at 1959, the Year Hawai‘i Became a State It was a year of immense change, with grand visions for the future. Some dreams came to pass, and others remain just dreams.

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Hawaiian native Ryan Ozawa about a pair of bills in the state legislature that would make the shaka an official state gesture.

When complete, the achievement will make Hawaii the first state in the nation to be fully fiber enabled. “Reliable, fast digital connectivity is becoming increasingly important for families ...