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RIMPAC military leader talks disaster response as mock disaster hits Pacific
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow)—The Humanitarian Assistance Disaster Relief camp at Ford Island at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam coordinates countries and agencies during natural disasters, provides medical assistance, conducts search and rescue, and brings in supplies. “Probably the most important mission that we are doing right now is preparing for disaster relief...
Akana sisters host first volleyball youth camp together in Hawaii
Hawaii’s Keonilei and Braelyn Akana joined forces to host their first ever volleyball camp together this week (July 9-11). Braelyn, a former Hawaii Rainbow Wahine and Keonilei is a current Texas Longhorn, took to the north shore to hold a 3-day camp that had more than 300 athletes attend. “I think it’s just awesome. I […]
Search suspended for pilot and passenger after tour helicopter crash off Hawaii’s Kauai island
LIHUE, Hawaii (AP) — Authorities suspended the search for a tour helicopter pilot and one of his passengers after they crashed into the ocean off the Hawaiian island of Kauai last week. The U.S. Coast Guard and Kauai officials said they suspended the search Sunday after searching for about...
UH receives $3.8M grant to study Lahaina wildfire, healthcare response and impacts
HONOLULU (Island News) -- The University of Hawaii is receiving up to $3.8 million from the National Institutes of Health to study the Lahaina wildfire emergency and healthcare response and its impact on residents. Researchers will interview and survey Maui residents and those involved with recovery efforts, such as health...
PODCAST: ‘HNN Overtime’ talks Mountain West Media Days, high profile recruits and EA College Football
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - In the newest edition of “HNN Overtime,” hosts Kyle Chinen, Davis Pitner and Cienna Pilotin talk about the recent sports headlines in the islands. The crew breaks down Hawaii football after Mountain West Media Days in Las Vegas, the recent commitments from high profile local...
Moana Surfrider launches a new monthly wine-pairing dinner
HONOLULU (Island News) -- Moana Surfrider launched a new monthly, six-course wine pairing dinner at the Beach Club. The first one was Friday night, and this will continue through year's end. Each dinner has a unique menu theme - complemented with wine or spirit pairings. After each course was served,...
Police search for a man who escaped from the Kapolei substation
KAPOLEI, Hawaii (Island News) - Honolulu Police are searching for a man who escaped from the Kapolei substation Sunday morning. Police arrested 31-year-old David Montoya for a TRO violation and outstanding warrants at 9:45 a.m. on Kaunolu Street in Ewa Beach. He was taken to the police station for booking when he escaped.
Hawaii Island police seek public’s help in locating missing, endangered Volcano man
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Hawaii Island police are seeking the public’s help in finding a Volcano man who has been missing since May. Officials say 74-year-old William Hammett was only reported missing recently, but it’s unclear why. Police say Hammett is considered an endangered missing person due to his...
UH to study Lahaina wildfire response and impact on residents
The government’s response to the 2023 Lahaina, Maui wildfire and its impact on Lahaina residents is the focus of a $3.8 million study by a team of University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa researchers. The August 2023 wildfire, the deadliest in U.S. history, killed 102 people and displaced an estimated 14,000 residents in a community already struggling with healthcare provider shortages, with many residents on Medicaid and reliant on other social services.
Monday Morning Weather - Breezy winds will start to ease, light trade showers, sunshine
HONOLULU (Island News) -- High pressure north of the Hawaiian Islands will continue, maintaining a dry trade wind pattern through much of the week. Light windward and mauka showers will primarily occur during overnight through early morning hours each day. A mid to upper level disturbance developing northeast of the state this week will weaken trades from Tuesday onward.
One dead, two injured in car crash on Kaukonohua Road
WAIALUA, Hawaii (Island News) - Kaukonohua Road is closed from Kaamooloa Road to Kiekonea Way due to a two-car crash that has left one person dead. Honolulu Fire Department was called to the scene shortly before five Sunday afternoon. They found two people trapped in their cars and one person was dead on arrival.
71-year-old woman dead following vehicle collision in Kahului
KAHULUI, Maui (Island News) – A motor vehicle collision that occurred on West Wakea Ave at the intersection with Onehee Ave, resulted in 71-year-old woman dead on Saturday, July 13, 2024. The victim is identified as Mary Kanohokula of Kahului. Preliminary investigation revealed that a silver 2024 Lexus SUV...
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