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Candidate Q&A: Hawaii County Council District 2 — Gary Napoleon Jr.
Editor’s note: For Hawaii’s Nov. 8 General Election, Civil Beat asked candidates to answer some questions about where they stand on various issues and what their priorities will be if elected. The following came from Gary Napoleon Jr., candidate for Hawaii County Council District 2, which covers Hilo...
Kona Affordable Housing Development Application Period Opens Today
A waiting list for Kauhale I Ke Kula Uka, formerly known as the Kaloko Heights Affordable Housing Project, in Kailua-Kona opens today. Nonprofit developer Hawaiʻi Island Community Development Corporation (HICDC) through property manager Hawaii Affordable Properties, Inc., (HAPI) will accept applications through Monday, August 12, 2024. Following the application...
Medical Students Pivot from Learning to Doing During the Lahaina Wildfires
HONOLULU (Island News) -- As we approach the one-year mark of the devastating Maui wildfires, we look back at the volunteer efforts of some heroes: medical students from the John A. Burns School of Medicine. These students, Ashley Lee and Joshua Kepler, were on hospital rotations at the time and jumped into action to aid wildfire survivors in shelters.
Data reveals over $2 billion paid in Maui wildfire claims
HONOLULU (KHON2) — The Hawaiʻi Insurance Division published new data from insurers and carriers, revealing that over $2 billion has been paid in Maui wildfire claims. As of June 30, more than 10,000 claims have been filed. “Behind every claim is a person, a family member, a homeowner, or a business owner. The loss we […]
Is Hawaiʻi prepared for its next disaster? The state's race for emergency evacuation routes
This week, HPR reporters Ashley Mizuo and Savannah Harriman-Pote will be exploring how different communities in Hawaiʻi are identifying shortcomings and finding solutions to their wildfire vulnerability. Here is part one:. When wildfires on Maui ripped through Lahaina nearly a year ago, the streets quickly became a tangled mess...
Annual fentanyl and addiction summit aims to tackle opioid crisis
HILO, Hawaii — The Hawaii Island Fentanyl Task Force announced the 3rd Annual Hawaii Fentanyl and Addictions Summit will be held at the Hilo Hawaiian Hotel on August 5 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Since its inception in 2022, this premiere event has brought together stakeholders from varying...
Kapa‘a and Waimea swimming pools to resume regular hours July 30
The Kapa‘a and Waimea swimming pools will resume their regular hours starting July 30, according to the county of Kaua‘i Department of Parks and Recreation. Wednesday: 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. adult swim, 9:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. open swim;. Thursday: 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. adult swim, 9:30 a.m....
Police seek driver in critical hit-and-run on Farrington Highway
Police are looking for the driver in a critical hit-and-run in Waianae. The incident happened around 5:30 Monday evening on Farrington Highway. H-P-D says the driver was traveling westbound, east of Alawa Place, when they suddenly switched lanes, causing a 53-year-old moped rider to crash.
Dana Ireland: Authorities identify man who brutally killed woman over 30 years ago
HONOLULU (KHNL/Gray News) - Authorities used DNA technology to identify the man who brutally killed Dana Ireland on Christmas Eve in 1991. The man was identified Monday as 57-year-old Albert Lauro, Jr. He was 25 years old at the time of the murder. Authorities said Lauro killed himself before he...
Blxst Announces ‘I’ll Always Come Find You’ Tour Featuring Leon Thomas, Joony and Joyce Wrice
Blxst is hitting the road again for his latest album, I’ll Always Come Find You, with special guest appearances by Leon Thomas, Joony and Joyce Wrice. He is scheduled to begin on Tuesday, October 1 in Houston, Texas. Blxst will be visiting cities such as Atlanta, Chicago, Miami, New York and Los Angeles. The tour is set to wrap up on December 5 in Honolulu, Hawaii.
HI Now Daily (July 26, 2024)
HONOLULU (HI Now) - On today’s episode of HI Now Daily, we’re back at the annual Queen Liliʻuokalani Keiki Hula Competition to interview the 2024 Miss & Master Keiki Hula. Plus, we’re in the studio to learn more about a benefit concert featuring the music of ABBA!
Pukalani Superette donates school supplies in 6th annual event
For a sixth year, Pukalani Superette has completed a school supply donation to Pukalani Elementary School’s entire fourth grade class. This means that the first class that received a donation is now starting high school. Megan Nakashima, President of Pukalani Superette said, “We wanted a way provide support to...
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