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Ka’ulu by Gentry: Tomorrow’s Homes Today in Kalaeloa
Kalaeloa, Kapolei, often referred to as Oahu’s second city, is set to welcome a new and vibrant community: Ka’ulu by Gentry. This new development promises to offer a unique living experience with a blend of modern convenience and historical significance. Ka’ulu by Gentry is designed as a green...
Events happening this weekend on Oahu: June 28 - June 30
HONOLULU (Island News) – Don’t miss out on all of the fun this weekend with all of the exciting festivities planned on Oahu!. Taste of Mililani - June 28, 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. Gathering in Honolulu celebrates International Day of Yoga 2024.
HFD inspecting ambulance after engine caught on fire Wednesday evening
HONOLULU (Island News) - New details are coming to light about the ambulance fire at the Queen's Medical Center on Wednesday night. We know more about the vehicle and what the crew was doing at the time, but Honolulu Emergency Medical Services (EMS) says it's still looking into the cause.
Salvation Army set to open new homeless shelter in Hilo
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A new, 25-bed homeless shelter is set to open in Hilo on Hawaii Island soon. The state and county finalized a nearly $2 million deal with the Salvation Army and Pacific Islands Division. The agencies will operate the facility in Downtown Hilo on Ponahawai Street for the...
Hawaii governor approves 13 bills for Native Hawaiian housing, cultural preservation
HONOLULU (CN) — Hawaii Governor Josh Green signed 13 bills Friday targeting key issues facing the Native Hawaiian community and will fund Hawaiian homelands, support Hawaiian language education and promote sustainable tourism. “Today, we make significant strides in supporting our Native Hawaiian community and preserving our cultural heritage,” Green...
City officials commemorate historic Chinatown location
HONOLULU (Island News) -- A commemorative plaque was unveiled at the site of the old Glade Nightclub in Chinatown Friday, June 28, 2024. The club was a popular female impersonation bar on Hotel Street that was open from the mid-60s until 1982.
Star-Advertiser will now use the mail to deliver newspapers in Waikiki
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - In another blow to the newspaper industry in Hawaii, the Honolulu Star-Advertiser is making changes to delivery for some customers, its publisher announced in a letter. In the letter, Aaron Kotarek, senior vice president of audience and operations for the Star-Advertiser, wrote that beginning July 1, the...
Candidate Q&A: State House District 35 — Cory Chun
Editor’s note: For Hawaii’s Aug. 10 Primary 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 Cory Chun, Democratic candidate for state House District 35, which covers portions of...
'Cable fault' caused downtown power outage, HECO says
Jim Kelly, vice president for Hawaiian Electric Co., shared the suspected cause of the recent power outages in downtown Honolulu. HECO is expected to file a preliminary report with the Public Utilities Commission to provide information regarding the cause of the outage. HECO has blamed the failure on a "cable...
Summer Reading Challenge 2024
HONOLULU (HI Now) -Readers of All Ages are invited to join us from June 1 – July 31, 2024! This summer’s theme is E Heluhelu Kākou; Moʻolelo, and Hawaii’s public libraries will be celebrating the rich and varied stories that shape our communities. If you...
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