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USS Missouri exhibit shares wartime era through the eyes of local residents
Dorinda Nicholson was 6 years old and living on the Pearl City Peninsula when Japanese bombers attacked Pearl Harbor in 1941. She still has vivid memories. The octogenarian was back in Honolulu to help open a new exhibit at the USS Battleship Missouri Memorial. Her story is the basis for “Life After Infamy: The Resilience of the Aloha Spirit in Wartime Hawaii.”
Miske will not testify at trial
HONOLULU (KHON2) — Michael J. Miske, Jr., voluntarily waived his right to testify at trial on Tuesday before both sides rested their case. The government will deliver its closing argument on Thursday, July 11 at 8:30 a.m. and will be followed by the defendant’s closing statement the next day. The court scheduled deliberations for the […]
Congratulations to Via Javinar #TakeMeToMānoa Scholarship Contest Winner
HONOLULU (HI Now) - UH Mānoa and UHFCU partnered for the 6th year in a row of hosting their #TakeMeToMānoa Scholarship. Students submit a 60–second video of why UH Mānoa is the right place for them and how the free tuition will impact their life. Congratulations...
A devastating blow to the reef ecosystem at Kewalo Basin in Honolulu
HONOLULU (Island News) -- A vessel's anchor has caused significant damage to a coral reef off of Kewalo Basin in Honolulu. The Ocean Alliance Project is investigating the full extent of the destruction that has dealt a severe blow to the reef ecosystem. Dylan Brown from the Ocean Alliance Project...
Public help sought in finding missing Waipahu man who suffers from dementia
WAIPAHU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Honolulu CrimeStoppers are seeking the public’s help in finding a missing Waipahu man who suffers from dementia. Anthony Pang, 68, has been missing since Sunday and his family is concerned for his safety and wellbeing. He left his Waipahu home on Kuhaulua Street around 10 a.m....
New Turf Coming to Les Murakami Stadium in 2025
After years of anticipation and multiple delays, the University of Hawaii baseball program will receive a new playing surface at Les Murakami Stadium in 2025. Rainbow Warriors Head Coach Rich Hill announced that the long-awaited turf replacement has been officially green-lit. The current 16-year-old surface will be replaced with an all-artificial turf, including the pitcher’s […]
Free training: Media, film, esports, more
Hawaiʻi residents are invited to sharpen high-demand creative industry skills through free courses by the University of Hawaiʻi Community Colleges’ Good Jobs Hawaiʻi initiative in collaboration with Hawaiʻi State Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT)’s Creative Industries Division. The free classes start...
Hawaiʻi Teacher Wins National Award for Teaching Go
Punahou School teacher Brian Johnson has been announced the winner of the American Go Foundation Teacher of the Year award. Johnson, who is the first Hawaiʻi resident to win the award since its inception in 1996, has been teaching the class, “Buddhist Philosophy and the Game of Go” at Punahou for the last 16 years. Lauded for his unique and innovative style of teaching, more than 180 Punahou students take his class each year, learning both practical strategy lessons related to the game alongside Eastern philosophy and ethical decision making and self-reflection.
Candidate Q&A: Office Of Hawaiian Affairs At-Large Trustee — Brendon Kalei’aina Lee
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 Brendon Kalei’aina Lee, candidate for Office of Hawaiian Affairs at-large trustee. The other...
Exciting career opportunities at Kama’aina Kids
HONOLULU (HI Now) - At Kama’aina Kids, they believe that their employees are their greatest asset. They offer a supportive and inclusive work environment that values diversity and promotes teamwork, professional growth, and work-life balance. Their team members enjoy competitive compensation and benefits, including a generous child care discount, paid time off, opportunities for training and advancement, and more!
Candidate Q&A: State House District 35 — Ikeda Rahman Perreira
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 Ikeda Rahman Perreira, nonpartisan candidate for state House District 35, which covers portions...
Lawsuit Against DOE Questions Suspension Of Student For Bringing A Nerf Gun To School
A Honolulu mother says the Hawaii Department of Education wrongly suspended her eighth-grade son for possessing a toy gun on campus and then failed to provide academic support after he missed a month of classes at Stevenson Middle School, according to a lawsuit filed Monday. The case reflects long-standing concerns...
OHA Wants To Take Over Hawaiian Royals’ Burial Site
The Office of Hawaiian Affairs is quietly trying to take over stewardship of Mauna Ala, the burial place of Hawaiian Royalty, after the state agency currently managing the area made a controversial appointment of a new curator in May that upset many in the Native Hawaiian community. OHA held a...
Kaua‘i is most limited in diversifying its economy compared to all counties in state, UHERO report reveals
A new report out of the University of Hawai‘i revealed that Kaua‘i is the most limited county in Hawai‘i for diversification options in its economy. In a tourism-concentrated economy, University of Hawaiʻi Economic Research Organization, also known as UHERO, released the report Tuesday, which looks at ways the state could diversify as tourism revenue has shown inconsistent and slow growth for the past 30 years.
Nā Pua O Hawaiʻi Art Show to Celebrate Youth at Harbors Vintage Beretania
On July 6th, Harbors Vintage Beretania will host “Nā Pua O Hawaiʻi,” a solo art show by Riley Nakamura celebrating the youth and children of Hawaiʻi through a night of paintings, food, and music. Riley Nakamura, AKA Unko Riley, joined Living808 to share about this weekend’s upcoming event.
Forecasting our Future | Empowered Hawaii Severe Weather
In this episode of Empowered Hawaii, hosts Jeff Mikulina and Kelly Simek join forces with the KHON2 weather team, Justin Cruz and Kamaka Pili, to dig into the pressing issue of how climate change is affecting severe weather patterns. This episode will also guide viewers on adaptive planning as well as how to prepare for […]
Woman suffers severe burns after car bursts into flames after crash in Maili
MAILI, Hawaii (Island News) -- A woman suffered serious burn injuries following a car crash on Paakea Road in Maili, Tuesday afternoon. The crash happened around 2 p.m. According to Honolulu Emergency Medical Services (EMS), the victim – a woman in her 30s – was driving on Paakea Road when she crashed into a power pole, causing her car to burst into flames.
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