"Really need their hearing checked": American Idol season 23 fans claim judges ignore weak performances during Hawaii ...

The latest American Idol season 23 episodes, aired in two parts on April 13 and 14, 2025, have sparked mixed reactions from fans, particularly after the show's Top 24 performances from Hawaii. As the remaining contestants showcased their talents, many …

Hyomin shares a glimpse of her honeymoon in Hawaii

T-ara’s Hyomin gave fans a peek into her blissful honeymoon in Hawaii, capturing the attention of many. On April 15, Hyomin took to her personal social media account to post several photos from her honeymoon. In the newly revealed pictures, Hyomin is seen …

Led By New Jersey, Hawaii Senators, 121 Lawmakers Demand HHS Preserve ACA Access For DACA Recipients

A coalition of 121 Democratic members of Congress, spearheaded by U.S. Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Mazie Hirono (D-HI), along with U.S. Representatives Joaquin Castro (D-TX-20) and Pramila Jayapal (D-WA-07), formally expressed strong opposition to a …

Hawaii Angels take the lead to invest in wireless irrigation tech

Crossover! ‘Bachelor’s Kelsey Anderson & Joey Graziadei Visit ‘American Idol’ for Hawaii Performances

Meeting on The Bachelor has its perks. For instance, Joey Graziadei and Kelsey Anderson got to visit Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa, in Hawai’i when American Idol was filmed there in February. The two episodes that were filmed in Hawai’i aired on April …

Hawaii coral reef project featured in global documentary, premiere party in Ko'Olina

HONOLULU, Hawaii (Island News) -- Two Hawaii firefighters and a scientist are behind a Hawaii initiative to build coral reefs, and they are featured in a new documentary.  Kuleana Coral Restoration gives broken, damaged coral a second chance at life …

Rob Maher on What it was Like Being Robbed in Hawaii

Rob Maher recently went to Hawaii as a part of his comedy tour along with famed actor and comedian, David Koechner, and boy did things go sideways real quick. After taking a girl he hit it off with at a bar back to his hotel room, the only thing he could …

Hawaii to tighten firearm laws

Gov. Josh Green has signed into law two bills regulating guns in the islands and is considering two others as the state Legislature this year moved to strengthen Hawaii’s already strict firearm laws. The two bills signed last week by Green address so- …

Hawaii water commission nominee garners flood of support

COURTESY PHOTO Hannah Kihalani Springer A Hawaii legislative committee has made quick work recommending confirmation of a special state water commissioner after more than a year of controversy. The Senate Committee on Water and Land voted 5-0 Friday for …

Letter: Canada could be land of opportunity for Hawaii

As a Canadian, I read with interest the letter to the editor suggesting Hawaii secede and become Canada’s 11th province (“Hawaii can secede, become Canadian,” Star-Advertiser, March 30). While Canada is not perfect, the benefits to Hawaii joining our …