"Hawaii Stars" will launch "Summer Idol Search" on KHON 2 beginning June 24.

The contest is open to those 16 to 28; the winner will be selected from a roster of six finalists in a one-hour special set for Sept. 16.

KHON, the Fox affiliate, will present the winner with Hawaiian Air first-class tickets for two to a West Coast destination to be named.

Five initial auditioners have been selected for the June 24 launch, but 10 more slots are available, according to Carole Kai, show co-host. The final audition will be Saturday; for details and to register, go to www.hawaiistars.com.

"Hawaii Stars" recently completed a series of "Keiki Stars" shows, open to kids 6 to 12, and the winners were Jasmin Idica, Maka'ala Perry and Colby Benson.

Reach Wayne Harada at wharada@honoluluadvertiser.com.