B.C. climate news: B.C. facing more adverse drought conditions this year | Coal mining operation seeks green light to expand as investigation into polluted water continues

Breadcrumb Trail Links News Local News Here's all the latest local and international news concerning climate change for the week of July 14 to 20, 2025. Published Jul 19, 2025 • 10 minute read You can save this article by registering for free...

Hawaii unveils new zero-emission electric buses across multiple islands

The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT), in collaboration with four counties, has introduced new all-electric, zero-emission buses for Kauaʻi, Maui, and Hawaiʻi Island. These buses, produced by Gillig, mark a significant step towards...

Hawaii DOT announces night work on H-1 Freeway near McCully Street

The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) has announced night work on the H-1 Freeway at the McCully Street Overpass. The work is scheduled to take place from Sunday, July 20 through Friday, July 25, between 10 p.m. and 4 a.m. Crews will...

Hawaii Paddle Out Protest raising global awareness to dangers of deep sea mining

Pago Pago, AMERIAN SAMOA — A group of organizations are leading global activation efforts at Ala Moana Beach Park to raise awareness about deep-sea mining in American Samoa waters. On Sunday, July 20, a paddle out will take place near Magic Island...

Zero-emission electric buses headed to Maui, Kauai, Hawaii Island

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The first phase in a statewide movement to reduce transportation emission sources is underway. Maui, Hawaii, and Kauai counties are each getting four zero-emission, battery electric buses. They’ll be seen in the coming...

Matson Suspends Shipping EVs Citing Hazards of Lithium-ion Batteries

Matson surprised customers this week with an announcement that, effective immediately, it would suspend transporting battery-powered electric or plug-in hybrid electric vehicles due to the hazardous material classification of their lithium-ion...

King’s Hawaiian Bakes Up 135 Jobs, $54M Investment in Georgia

Hawaii-inspired food company King’s Hawaiian® will invest approximately $54 million to expand its Oakwood, Georgia facility, creating more than 135 new jobs. Founded in 1950 by the Taira family in Hilo, Hawaii, King’s Hawaiian established its...

ICE Is Shipping Detainees to Hawaii as Bed Space on the U.S. Mainland Fills Up

As the Trump administration moves to alleviate overcrowding in immigration detention centers, immigrant detainees are being transferred around the country, potentially thousands of miles from their families. Now, immigration attorneys in Honolulu...

The Race to the Bottom: Japan Is Set to Start Testing Deep-Sea Mining

Artistic depiction. Image via Wikipedia. Japan is preparing to stir a sleeping world. The goal isn’t oil or gas — it’s mud. Mud that’s packed with the rare earth metals powering our digital and green future. Starting in January 2026, Japan will...

Mohanlal gracefully embraces his feminine energy in jewellery ad, fan says ‘Those hand moments done so beautifully’. Watch

You know you are watching a great actor when they captivate you without uttering a single word. In his latest jewellery ad, Mohanlal does just that — keeping you hooked for 110 seconds with nothing but his expressions, body language, and magnetic...

How to Visit Hawaii Responsibly: 10 Low-Impact Travel Tips

Hawaii's pristine coastlines depend on conscious travelers who choose to protect what they love most about the islands. Photo by Sean Oulashin Long treks to distant islands and the promise of clear blue waters have only fueled the allure of...

King's Hawaiian to expand food plant in Hall County

A food company founded in Hawaii but now based in California will grow its Georgia presence with a $54 million plant expansion in Hall County, Gov. Brian Kemp announced Thursday. The investment by King's Hawaiian in Oakwood will create 135 jobs....

Annual energy rebates available for Hawaii residents, businesses amid potential cuts to federal program

Nauru could earn millions after backing US deep sea mining pathway

The Metals Company Photo: Facebook / The Metals Company Nauru is a step closer to mining in international waters under highly contentious United States legislation. The path has been set out in the nation's new agreement with Canadian mining group...

America's Most Beautiful Street Is Also Its Oldest

Traveling gives us the opportunity to see some incredible sights: gorgeous beaches and lakes, mountains and valleys, deserts and rainforests, and even innovative cities. But travelers shouldn't overlook a good street, and the United States has...

Gov. Kemp announces King’s Hawaiian is expanding Oakwood facility in Hall County

HALL COUNTY, GA — New jobs are coming to Hall County, courtesy of Hawaii-inspired food company, King’s Hawaiian. Governor Kemp announces that the food company plans to invest $54M in its Oakwood facility, creating more than 135 new jobs. The new...

Hawaiian Luau is a Cultural Event at Corso

When Tapua Ainu’u arrived at Corso Atlanta as the new life enrichment or activities director earlier this year, he came with a background quite unlike most of the residents of the upscale senior community in West Buckhead. Mr. T, as he’s more...

Hawaiian Bros opens in Corpus Christi, Texas

US-based fast-casual restaurant brand Hawaiian Bros has opened its first location in the city of Corpus Christi in the US state of Texas. The new site, managed by franchisee Island Oasis, is the 27th Hawaiian Bros establishment in the state....

Inside Musk’s plan to rain SpaceX’s rocket debris over Hawaii’s pristine waters

The north-west Hawaiian island of Mokumanamana is said to be touched by the gods. Bisected by the Tropic of Cancer latitude line, it is deep in the Pacific Ocean, about 400 miles from Honolulu. The island’s steep rocky cliffs give way to indigo...

YMCA of Honolulu's flagship location receives $5M toward new facility

Modernizing and expanding community care is now in reach for the Nu'uanu location of the YMCA of Honolulu. The flagship YMCA complex received a $5 million donation from the Clarence T.C. Ching Foundation. With the money, YMCA leaders plan to build...