Jonathan Masaki

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - In Hawai‘i, July 4 carries two different historical meanings. For years, the Kingdom of Hawai‘i observed America’s Independence Day — a tradition reflected in old newspaper headlines. But after Queen Liliʻuokalani was overthrown and the Republic of Hawai‘i was established on July 4, 1894, many observe the date as a way to remember a kingdom that was taken from her people.

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The world’s largest maritime training event kicked off Wednesday at Pearl Harbor. Forty maritime vessels and five submarines from 31 nations are gathered in waters off Hawaii for Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2026. There also 140 aircraft and more than 25,000 service members participating in this biennial exercise. Military leaders say RIMPAC fosters a spirit of cooperation and inter-operability between the participating countries.

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Once again, the Rim of the Pacific or RIMPAC military exercise is taking place in the waters in and around the islands of Hawai’i. RIMPAC is considered the largest international maritime warfare training event with more than 31 nations and involves more than 25,000 personnel.