US, Japan hold senior defence talks; China a focus

Last Updated: Friday, March 22, 2013, 14:42

Region security was the top priority when seniormost US military commander in the Pacific hosted Japan`s most senior uniformed officer.

Australian freediver attempts unprecedented double world record

Last Updated: Saturday, March 2, 2013, 11:42

An Australian professional freediver has arrived in Hawaii to make final preparations for an unprecedented double world record attempt.

Jennifer Lawrence spotted smoking in Hawaii

Last Updated: Saturday, March 2, 2013, 08:58

Oscar-winning actress Jennifer Lawrence was spotted puffing on a suspicious looking rolled up cigarette while on vacation in Hawaii.

Rihanna`s birthday outing with Chris Brown

Last Updated: Friday, February 22, 2013, 14:14

Rihanna was spotted walking hand in hand with boyfriend Chris Brown as they celebrated her birthday in Hawaii.

Obama returns to Hawaii for vacation after fiscal cliff vote

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 2, 2013, 19:21

With the fiscal cliff deal done, US President Obama Wednesday returned to Hawaii to resume his traditional end-of-the-year vacation with his family.

US fiscal cliff worries make Obama cut short Hawaii trip

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 26, 2012, 12:56

Facing a looming fiscal cliff deadline, US President Barack Obama is cutting short his Hawaiian holiday to leave for Washington on Thursday.

Barack Obamas off to Hawaii for Christmas

Last Updated: Saturday, December 22, 2012, 13:47

US President Barack Obama and his family have left Washington for their annual Hawaiian vacation, the White House announced.

Hawaii residents alerted over possible Obama holiday plans

Last Updated: Friday, November 30, 2012, 14:47

Hawaii residents living near the area where Barack Obama and his family vacation, have been informed about restrictions ahead of the President’s ‘possible’ holiday plans.

Young stars point way for exoplanet search

Last Updated: Thursday, November 15, 2012, 09:06

A Lowell astronomer and her collaborators have identified 144 young targets for exoplanet searches, with 20 very strong candidates.

Election of Tulsi to Congress a milestone for Hindu Americans

Last Updated: Thursday, November 8, 2012, 12:59

The Hindu Americans said said that the victory of Tulsi Gabbard from Hawaii is a testament to the greatest ideals of American pluralism.

Hawaii lifts tsunami warning after Canada quake

Last Updated: Sunday, October 28, 2012, 09:36

US authorities have cancelled a tsunami warning for Hawaii hours after a 7.7 earthquake in Canada`s Charlotte Islands sent some residents scrambling to higher land.