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Applications for Kona affordable housing project will be accepted starting Monday
KAILUA-KONA, Hawaii — Beginning July 29, the waiting list will open for applications for Kauhale I Ke Kula Uka, formerly known as the Kaloko Heights Affordable Housing Project, in Kailua-Kona. Working through property manager Hawaii Affordable Properties. Inc., the nonprofit developer Hawaii Island Community Development Corporation will accept applications...
Final Draft Of Hawaiʻi County General Plan 2045 Released
ISLAND OF HAWAIʻI - The comprehensive policy document will guide the physical, economic, environmental, and sociocultural development of Hawaiʻi County over the next 25 years. (BIVN) – After nearly a decade of planning, the Final Recommended Draft General Plan 2045 has been released. The County of Hawaiʻi...
Man sentenced to ten years in prison for attempted methamphetamine distribution in Hilo park
A Puna man was was sentenced to a ten-year prison term for the attempted distribution of. methamphetamine after being found with a backpack with over four ounces of the drug at the Mo’oheau Park bandstand in Hilo earlier this year. 56 year-old Pio Kapeli was sentenced on Monday, July...
Hawaii man killed self after police took DNA sample in Virginia woman’s 1991 killing
The DNA work represented a major development in a case that made headlines last year when Albert “Ian” Schweitzer, who had been incarcerated for more than 20 years for the killing, was released based on new evidence.
HECO: Major outage in east Honolulu not linked to power shutoff program
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Hawaiian Electric crews have restored power to thousands of customers in east Honolulu following an outage on Tuesday morning. The outage impacted more than 20,000 customers from Aina Haina to Waimanalo. As of 10 a.m., less than 500 customers remained without power. Hawaiian Electric said the outage...
Tuesday Weather - Showers to start, partly cloudy skies, calmer breezes
HONOLULU (Island News) -- High pressure will meander northwest of the islands and weaken over the next several days. Winds will weaken later today then further weaken during the second half of the week. Stable conditions prevail with any rainfall remaining light. Small Craft Advisory until 6 PM HST this...
Man, 43, arrested for attempted murder for allegedly injuring officer
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A 43-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder for allegedly injuring a police officer on Sunday, according to Honolulu Police officials. HPD says the incident happened just after 5 a.m. in the Manoa area. Officials say the suspect was already wanted for stealing a vehicle.
Cutting-edge student research on display
The Summer Research Institute Symposium was an opportunity for undergraduate scientists-in-training to get feedback on their work. Zach McClellan ’25 comes from a long line of firefighters—and has seen first-hand the trauma these first responders can experience. So as a participant in this year’s Summer Research Institute at...
29-year-old woman dead after falling roughly 100 feet near Halona Blow Hole
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A 29-year-old woman is dead after falling approximately 50 to 100 feet near the Halona Blow Hole. The incident happened Sunday morning around 9:45 a.m. The Honolulu Fire Department also responded to the scene to rescue the woman. She was airlifted to a nearby landing zone and...
Action-Packed Menu For The Premiere Of Deadpool And Wolverine at Consolidated Theatres
HONOLULU (Island News) -- Audiences are invited to enjoy new movie-themed menu items for a limited time to celebrate the release of the highly-anticipated Marvel movie, Deadpool and Wolverine. The action-packed menu will elevate the moviegoing experience, bringing added fun to the comfort and quality at Consolidated Theatres. On Good...
Kids Foodie Fest showcases keiki-friendly dishes made with local produce
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The highly anticipated Hawaii Food & Wine Festival’s HMAA Presents Keiki in the Kitchen will take place on Aug. 4 at Wai Kai, promising a day of culinary excitement and family fun. From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., young culinary enthusiasts can participate in free interactive...
Zombies will invade Honolulu this Halloween
HONOLULU (Island News) -- This Halloween, some Honolulu residents will gather to perform a flashmob of Michael Jackson’s iconic “Thriller.” Among the vibrant streets of Honolulu, the Aloha Ballroom Company will energize the community with a mass performance of Michael Jackson’s “Thriller," as part of Aloha Ballroom Company’s inaugural Halloween event.
Approval Of New Moorings Off Mauna Lani Postponed By Land Board
HONOLULU - The Hawaiʻi BLNR deferred approval of two new offshore moorings in Makaiwa Bay following public testimony in opposition to the request. (BIVN) – A decision on a request to install two new offshore moorings in Makaiwa Bay offshore the Mauna Lani Resort on Hawaiʻi island was deferred by the Hawaiʻi Board of Land and Natural Resources on Friday, after the community spoke out in opposition.
Road paving work will affect Honolulu airport pickups on Monday
HONOLULU — The Hawaii Department of Transportation alerts those picking up arriving passengers at the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport that the inner road facing Terminal 2 between baggage claims 16 and 29 will be closed for repaving from 9:30 p.m. July 29 through 5 a.m. Aug. 6. During...
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