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Kauai Wildfire Shows How Other Hawaii Power Safety Shutoffs Might Work
A Chinook helicopter works to douse hotspots just west of Moi Road in Hanapepe. The fire was considered contained by daybreak on July 16 but crews spent the overnight hours checking for hot spots and protecting the community from flare-ups. (David Croxford/CivilBeat/2024) JPʻs Pizza on Kaumualii Highway had just received...
77 physicians-to-be receive their white coats in a state in need of doctors
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A group of 77 medical students had their first rite of passage on their journey to become physicians in a state in desperate need of them. “We’re about 700 physicians short of what we would ideally need, but we are moving mountains to try to train more doctors for the state of Hawaii,” said Dr. Sam Shomaker, dean of the John A. Burns School of Medicine.
Future of Hawaii Hurricane Relief Fund under consideration
HONOLULU (Island News) -- Rising condo and property insurance rates remain a continuing issue in Hawaii. Previous disasters, including the Maui wildfires have escalated insurance prices and many renters are reportedly facing significantly higher costs. As rates go up, some people are not getting renewed - 100% coverage is needed.
Dozens of new Hawaii preschool classrooms, are there enough teachers?
HONOLULU (KHON2) — Dozens of new preschool classrooms will be up and running in August when the 2024-2025 school year gets underway and they will be free for qualified families. Download the free KHON2 app for iOS or Android to stay informed on the latest news. Educators are still...
Video project seeks to put spotlight on immigrant youth — in their own words
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A special student storytelling project is sharing the unique experiences of immigrant teenagers on Oahu. More than 5% of the children in Hawaii are foreign-born. Of those, about 90% attend public schools. Those who first arrive in the U.S. speak little English and struggle to adjust to...
Hawaii Issues RFP for Removal, Likely Scrapping, of Historic Sailing Ship
After eight years of struggling to resolve the fate of the now 145-year-old famed sailing ship Falls of Clyde, the Hawai‘i Department of Transportation (HDOT) reported on July 25 it released its request for proposals (RFP) for the removal of the ship. The state has argued that the vessel is now severely compromised and a 2023 report on its condition warned there was a strong risk it would sink.
Hawai‘i Island police seek public help finding missing man
Hawai‘i Island police seek the public’s help finding Shadrach Unea who was reported missing. Unea was last seen today in Hilo at 7:30 a.m. in the area of Maikalani Street wearing a black shirt and blue shorts. The 39-year-old is part Hawaiian, is 5 feet 10 inches tall and weighs 225 pounds.
Renowned culinary program elevates the game in Hawaii; Sparking hope for renewed workforce
HONOLULU(KHON2) — Kapiolani Community Colleges Culinary Arts Program kicks-off its fall semester soon with renewed vigor. Grant Itomitsu, the department chair, said the goal is to change the face of culinary education. “A lot of the things we’re trying to do now is step out of the kitchen, onto the farms, going to different countries. […]
$68.4 million awarded for climate resilience in Hawaii
HONOLULU (KHON2) — U.S. Senator Brian Schatz announced today that the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has awarded $68.4 million in federal funding to the University of Hawaii Sea Grant College Program. The grant, part of the Climate Resilience Regional Challenge funded by the Inflation Reduction Act, aims to enhance climate and disaster resilience […]
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