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Hawaii Olympian is proud to be in Paris, guiding the next generation of wrestling champs
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - When stepping up to the biggest stage in international sports, Clarissa Chun understood full well the Olympics are just as much of a mental grind as it is physical. “It is so much energy going on around you and so exciting, such a great experience to want...
Hawaiʻi Keiki’s Maui providers honored for wildfire response
Twenty Hawaiʻi Keiki: Healthy & Ready to Learn providers on Maui received the 2024 G.R.I.T. Award from the School-Based Health Alliance for their exceptional service during the August 2023 Maui wildfires. The awards, recognizing Genuine, Resilient, Innovative, and Tenacious service, were presented at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa during the annual H& Keiki Back to School meeting in June.
Drive Safe for a chance to win $1,000!
HONOLULU (HI Now) - Get ready Hawaii! In celebration of Drive Aloha Month this August, DTRIC Insurance has announced the second annual Drive Aloha Challenge, a dynamic competition designed to encourage safer driving habits among our community. DTRIC is on the hunt for Hawai’i’s safest driver, and you could be the one to claim the grand prize of $1,000!
Firefighters rescue boater stuck in waters off Kaena Point
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The Honolulu Fire Department rescued a boater stuck in waters off Kaena Point on Monday. Fire personnel responded just after 11 a.m. after receiving a call from the U.S. Coast Guard about a boater in distress. Upon arrival, officials discovered a 25-foot boat disabled half a mile...
UH Men’s Tennis Welcomes Azuma Visaya: Former UCLA Player Joins 2024-25 Team
University of Hawai'i men's tennis head coach Hendrik Bode has added former UCLA player Azuma Visaya to the 2024-25 Rainbow Warrior roster, marking Visaya's return to his hometown of Honolulu. Visaya, with two years of eligibility remaining, boasts an 18-11 overall singles record over the past two years at UCLA. His achievements include clinching wins and reaching the third round of the ITA Southwest Regional. Coming back to Hawai'i after training in California and attending school in Florida, Visaya, a top recruit, is set to make a significant impact on the team, according to Bode.
4 Vulcans named Cobalt Golf All-America Scholars
University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo golfers Nicholas Gomez, Junsu Im, Jordan Sato and Jacob Torres earned Cobalt Golf All-America Scholar recognition for averaging under 78.0 and achieving a cumulative grade point average of 3.2 or higher. The four Vulcans were among 226 NCAA Division II athletes from 77 schools.
Ask a Specialist: Primary Hyperparathyroidism
HONOLULU (KHON2) — It’s a hormonal condition that affects a person’s parathyroid glands. We’re talking about primary hyperthyroidism. Doctor Stacey Woodruff, an endocrine surgeon at The Queen’s Medical Center, has what you need to know. Primary hyperthyroidism is a disorder of the parathyroid glands that regulates calcium in the body. In this disorder, one of […]
8 people displaced after fire tears through Kahului condo
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A fire burned through a Maui condo over the weekend, causing extensive damage. Maui fire officials said the flames began sometime just before 3:20 a.m. Sunday. Multiple engines and units were dispatched to the scene at the Harbor Lights Condominiums in Kahului. Residents were evacuated as crews...
Johnny Depp pays respect to late 'Pirates of the Caribbean' actor Tamayo Perry who was killed in shark attack
Johnny Depp honored the life of his late “Pirates of the Caribbean” co-star, Tamayo Perry. Perry, a water man and Honolulu Ocean Safety lifeguard, was killed in June during a shark attack while he was surfing near Mālaekahana Beach on Oahu’s North Shore. He was 49.
Group of women pilots to host first-ever Hawaii Aviation Expo
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Excitement is building for the first-ever Hawaii Aviation Expo!. An international group of women pilots called The Aloha Chapter of 99s is hosting the event for aspiring pilots. Attendees will learn and network with trained professionals, including air traffic control, NOAA, and the Coast Guard. $40 at...
Filipino Chamber of Commerce Hawaii marks 70 years of supporting entrepreneurs
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi led the swearing in ceremony of the new leaders of the Filipino Chamber of Commerce at a gala at the Hilton Hawaiian Village Saturday night. New president Melody Calisay owns import-export business East West Marketing and says the biggest challenge for businesses is...
Kristian Lei’s Proud Vocal Mama Showcase at Blue Note Hawaii
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Renowned vocal coach and singer-songwriter Kristian Lei is set to present her Proud Vocal Mama Showcase at the Blue Note Hawaii this Wednesday, July 31. The event will feature performances by her talented students, ranging from novice singers to competition champions. Kristian Lei is a “Proud Vocal...
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