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Sunday morning weather - Partly sunny isolated showers
HONOLULU (Island News) – A high-pressure system far north of the Hawaiian Islands is gradually weakening and drifting westward. Today, expect moderate to locally breezy trade winds, which will decrease to moderate levels starting Monday. This morning, a weak easterly wave is enhancing cloud and shower activity, but overall, a high-pressure ridge aloft will stabilize conditions, limiting significant showers for most of the week.
‘I watched the car intentionally hit her into oncoming traffic,’ police search for North Shore hit-and-run suspect
SUNSET BEACH, Hawaii (KHON2) – Honolulu police are still searching for a man who was driving a dark colored sedan that hit a 27-year-old woman near Sunset Beach on Wednesday, July 24, around 7:30 p.m. and then took off. The incident happened at 7:38 p.m. near the Comsat Access Road, Maika Place, and Kamehameha Highway […]
$4.9M to fund Hawaiʻi’s first teacher apprenticeships
The University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa’s College of Education is set to play an important role in a groundbreaking initiative to address Hawaiʻi’s teacher shortage. The state has been awarded a $4.9 million State Apprenticeship Expansion Formula grant from the U.S. Department of Labor to create the first statewide registered apprenticeship program for K—12 teachers.
City renews controversial Waikiki beach concession permit
HONOLULU (Island News) -- A controversial key permit to manage beach activities including surfboard rentals and lessons at a prominent area of Waikiki Beach is staying with the current vendor -- at least for now. It's a story Island News first reported in May, where some raised concerns about how...
From Honolulu to Hollywood: Teen actor Reyn Doi juggles high school and 'That 90s Show' stardom
HONOLULU (ISLAND NEWS) - What were you doing when you were 15? Former Manoa resident Reyn Doi is going into his second year of high school and his third season of a Netflix show. Doi spoke with Island News about his work "hanging out... down the street" on That '90s Show.
Celebration of life to be held in honor of Janet Maduli, a fixture in Hawaii entertainment
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A celebration of life will be held for Janet Lee Maduli, a fixture in Hawaii entertainment, on Aug. 4. The Maduli family is inviting the public to “Sunset at the Shell.”. Doors open at 5 p.m. at the Waikiki Shell and will feature the best of...
The sacred deer of Nara, Japan are a global draw. Just be careful: They bite
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The deer of Nara, Japan are revered as sacred animals and they bow for treats. But throngs of tourists are finding out, the animals have a nasty bite, too. Surrounded by temples and deep respect, deer are Nara Park’s most famous furry residents. The park is...
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.
Pearl City Foundation Summer Intersession Finale 2024
Congratulations to Pearl City Foundation Director Naomi Tully-Ungacta and her staff for a very successful and fun 2024 Summer Intersession Finale held Friday night at the Momilani Community Center in Pearl City. Family, friends and community VIP’s joined the Pearl City Foundation and Intersession Leaders for a great time filled...
Another round of bidding to remove Falls of Clyde from Honolulu Harbor
The vessel Falls of Clyde may be one step closer to leaving Honolulu Harbor. Another round of bidding is now open on removing the historic ship, which was built nearly 150 years ago in Scotland. The ship has a long history in Hawaiʻi and is the last surviving iron-hulled sailing...
Day 2 of the Annual Queen Liliʻuokalani Keiki Hula Competition & Festival
HONOLULU (HI Now) - The Kalihi-Pālama Culture & Arts Society, Inc. is proud to present the 2024 Queen Lili’uokalani Keiki Hula Competition on July 25, 26 & 27, 2024 at the Neal S. Blaisdell Center. The public is invited to attend as more than 500 young hula dancers compete in the world’s longest-running keiki hula event. The dancers, ages 6 to 12, represent 18 hula hālau from O’ahu, Maui, Kaua’i, and Hawaiʻi Island.
Excel Health redefines the experience of aging
HONOLULU (HI Now) - Discover Excel Health in Honolulu, where the blend of compassionate care and cutting-edge medical expertise creates a haven for patient well-being. With a commitment to personalized treatments tailored to individual needs, their medical team bring years of experience and a dedication to excellence. Excel Health has...
12 UH athletes to compete in Paris Olympics
The University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa will be well represented at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Thirteen current, former and future Rainbow Warriors and Rainbow Wahine will participate at the 2024 Paris Olympics—12 athletes and one coach. The 12 athletes match the highest total for UH in any...
In memoriam: Korean studies trailblazing historian, visionary builder
Hugh Hi-Woong Kang—emeritus professor at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, a trailblazing Korea historian in the U.S., a visionary builder of the Korean studies discipline, and a loving partner, father and grandfather—died on July 16, at the age of 92, in South Korea. As a...
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