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UH swimming alumni set for Paris Olympics
Three former University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa swimming standouts will represent the Rainbow Warrior and Rainbow Wahine programs at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. Kane Follows (2016–20) and Laticia Transom (2022–23) qualified for New Zealand’s national team and Micah Masei (2017–21) is slated to compete in his second Olympics for American Samoa.
Living808 Highlights: What’s the Law Podcasts (July)
Revolutionizing College Athletics and Navigating Travel Planning:. Living808’s John Veneri caught up with What’s the Law Podcast host Coralie Chun-Matayoshi for a preview of the latest episodes on khon2.com. Paying College Athletes: A Landmark Settlement. In a historic move, the NCAA has reached a $2.8 billion settlement that...
Investigation underway after pedestrian killed in early-morning crash in North Kona
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A 38-year-old pedestrian has died following a crash in North Kona early Monday morning, police said. It happened just before 4 a.m. on Queen Kaahumanu Highway just south of the Kaloko/Honokahau intersection. Investigators said a green Subaru Forester traveling northbound crossed over the white fog line and...
Pearlridge Rotarians building special bonds of service and friendship throughout District 5000 and Rotary International
The Rotary Club of Pearlridge set a service goal for 2024-2025 to reach out and connect with fellow Hawaii District 5000 clubs, as well as Rotary International clubs around the world. The RCOP is off to a great start beginning in late June 2024 volunteering their time with the Rotary Club of Honolulu, Hawaii Beer Festival fundraiser held at the Bishop Museum Great Lawn. It was an amazingly successful fundraiser for Rotary Club of Honolulu President Tom Coyne and club members who welcomed RCOP volunteers while working side by side throughout the event.
Kona Aloha Singers - New Member
Membership in the Kona Aloha Singers is open to all who love to sing with auditions required only for select small ensembles. The Kona Aloha Singers is a non-sectarian 501 (c)(3) non-profit community chorus that rehearses and performs four-part harmony (SATB) contemporary music. We sing Pop, Rock, Broadway, R & B, Hawaiian and, whatever else we decide to throw in the mix. We want to sing songs our audience can recognize, sing, and dance too.
Police: Driver may have been under the influence in fatal North Kona crash
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A Kailua-Kona man is in custody for a crash that killed a pedestrian in North Kona early Monday morning, officials said. Police believe 34-year-old Garrett Duran was under the influence when he hit a 38-year-old pedestrian on Queen Kaahumanu Highway around 4 a.m. HPD said Duran ran...
Alert level lowered at Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano, but scientists warn situation could change quickly
The alert level at Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano has been lowered after brief, intense swarm of earthquakes and ground deformation raised concerns of a possible eruption, but scientists warn that even though activity has slowed, the situation could change with “little to no warning."
Hilo Juveniles Charged for Burglary and Other Property Crime Offenses
Two Hilo juveniles, one age 14, the other 15, were arrested and charged with burglary and other property offenses following incidents at both the Waiakea Elementary and Intermediate School campuses. A family member of the 15 year old turned him in at the Hilo Police Station after identifying him from...
Fire hydrant flow test scheduled in downtown Kona
A fire hydrant flow test is scheduled in Kona for areas along Ali‘i Drive between Palani and Wālua Roads and along Hualālai Road between Ali‘i Drive and Kuakini Highway. The flow test will take place from midnight to 1 a.m. on July 23. The affected area...
In wake of violent arrest, HPD’s Crime Reduction Units sidelined as agency reviews operations
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Days after a social media post showed a violent arrest of a car theft suspect, the Honolulu Police Department has paused Crime Reduction Units islandwide. An HPD spokesperson said the break was to allow the department to review CRU operations. The spokesperson did not say if this...
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