GEOQUIZ: How many major islands make up the state of Hawaii? Answer: Eight. They are, in alphabetical order, Hawaii (also called the Big Island), Kahoolawe, Kauai, Lanai, Maui, Molokai, Niihau and ...

Hawaii nonprofits affected by federal funding cuts should get ready to apply for grants from a special $50 million state fund created by a bill signed into law Wednesday.

Just across from the popular Hawaiian island of Kauai is Niihau– a place locals call “The Forbidden Island.” You can spot it from the coast, but that’s about as close as you’ll get ...