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Wahine Basketball’s Amy Atwell joins Australia’s Olympic basketball roster
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Former University of Hawaii women’s basketball standout Amy Atwell was named to the Olympic roster for Team Australia on Thursday. According to the Olympics’ website, the Aussie joins her native team to replace Rebecca Allen who reinjured her hamstring during the team’s final practice match against Canada.
Maui County reopens Crater Road as crews continue to battle brush fire
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Crater Road is back open on Maui after as crews continue to battle the brush fire burning on the slopes of Haleakala. The blaze forced the road to close for the past two weeks. The fire in Upper Kula is ongoing and at last check has burned...
Hawai'i Democrats shift convention support to Kamala Harris
The Democratic Party of Hawaiʻi announced their delegation's support shift from President Joe Biden to Vice President Kamala Harris for the upcoming Democratic National Convention in Chicago. According to the party chair, the decision was unanimous among Biden delegates.
$50,000 grant secured for mental health services for Maui wildfire survivors
The Rotary Club of Wailuku has announced the successful acquisition of a $50,000 grant from the Rotary D5000 Foundation Maui Fires Relief Fund. This grant will be used to support Piha Wellness and Healing over the upcoming fiscal year. The nonprofit program based on Maui, boasts licensed, experienced, and culturally...
Truckloads of trash are hauled away in Makiki Stream cleanup
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A group of homeless people has been using a section of Makiki Stream for shelter at the corner of South King Street and Kalakaua Avenue. That area was the target for a major cleanup by the city Thursday. Bicycles, shopping carts, mattresses -- and bagloads of rubbish.
Maui’s Reagan James Miles wins boys 15-18 division of the HSJGA 2024 Oʻahu Junior Championship
Mauiʻs Reagan James Miles of Kīhei won the Boys 15-18 division of the 2024 Oʻahu Junior Championship held this week on Oʻahu. The Hawaiʻi State Junior Golf Association and First Tee – Hawaiʻi conducted the 2024 Oʻahu Junior Championship at 360 Ewa Beach Country Club on July 22-24. The event was 36 holes (two days) for ages 7-12, and 54 holes (three days) for ages 13-18.
Miske must forfeit millions in assets; sentencing set for Nov. 26
After a 99-day jury trial, a federal jury found Michael J. Miske, Jr., 50, of Kailua, Oʻahu, guilty of racketeering conspiracy, murder, and 11 other felony charges on July 18, 2024. On Wednesday, the court determined that as a result of Miske’s conviction of the racketeering conspiracy, he should forfeit a variety of assets to the federal government. Sentencing is scheduled for Nov. 26, 2024. The case was heard before Chief United States District Judge Derrick K. Watson.
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