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Tiff’s takeaways for Rainbow Wahine Volleyball 2024
ESPN Honolulu Rainbow Wahine play-by-play voice Tiff Wells with his six biggest takeaways from the Hawaiʻi Women’s Volleyball schedule release (and other offseason pertinent news). 1. Texas Two-Step. For the third time in the past four seasons, Hawai`i heads to Texas during the non-conference. 2022 (Texas A&M tournament),...
Chinatown Business Owners Filing Claims From June Power Outages Unsure How Much Will Be Covered
With his power out and burger meat going bad, Don Murphy, the owner of Murphy’s Bar and Grill, served sliders cooked on his outside grill to Hawaiian Electric Co. workers as they toiled to restore power to Chinatown in mid-June. Now Murphy wants HECO to pay for the air-conditioning...
Mililani acid attack survivor in need of support as healing journey continues
HONOLULU (Island News) -- More than a year after surviving an acid attack in Mililani, Davina Licon is asking for support as she continues to heal mentally, emotionally, and physically. In an update posted to her GoFundMe account, Licon said she underwent reconstructive surgery on Friday for her upper lip,...
‘An unacceptable lapse’: Investigation underway after secured door opened for arrestee to escape from police station
HONOLULU (KHON2) — A man arrested by police escaped from Kapolei Police Station on Sunday. Residents are concerned about the possibility of it occurring once more. “It’s clearly an unacceptable lapse,” Honolulu City Councilmember Tyler Dos Santos-Tam said. David Montoya, 31, was back in custody within hours of his escape from the Kapolei Police Station […]
Aloha Ballroom Company seeks Oahu residents for ‘Thriller’ flashmob dance this Halloween
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Something evil is lurking in the dark, and though your body starts to shiver, Oahu soon won’t be able to resist the evil of the thriller!. Zombies will be invading Honolulu ahead of Halloween. The Aloha Ballroom Company is training residents for a flash mob of...
Waianae high schoolers get jumpstart into workforce
HONOLULU (KHON2) — Several Oahu students are getting a first-hand look at what it is like to be part of the work force. The students obtained summer jobs as part of a new state program, introducing them to a potential future career. Noeau Designs got some extra help this summer. Two seniors from Nanakuli High […]
Maui businesses share stories of resilience after Lahaina wildfire disaster
With the one-year anniversary of the Lahaina and Upcountry wildfires drawing near, business owners are pausing to reflect on their resilience and ability to withstand adversity, including losses of life, property and livelihood. According to the state Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism, Lahaina was home to nearly 1,000...
Lahaina Restoration Foundation president to speak on post-wildfire recovery efforts
The Rotary Club of Lahaina Sunset will host Lahaina Restoration Foundation President David Allaire on Aug. 6 for a talk on post-wildfire recovery efforts. The free 5:30 p.m. talk at the Aston Paki Maui Resort’s Ali`i meeting room will happen two days before the one-year anniversary of the Lahaina wildfire disaster that destroyed most of Lahaina town and reduced many of its historic buildings to ash or ruins. The resort is located at 3615 Lower Honoapi`ilani Road in Honokowai.
‘Huge accomplishment’: UH represented in U.S. Olympic Track & Field Trials for first time in 16 years
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Discus thrower Hallee Mohr represented UH in the U.S. Olympic Track & Field Trials a few weeks ago — an accomplishment she describes as putting a bow on her last four years in Hawaii. The list of Mohr’s accomplishments this season goes the distance. She...
Brush fire near Kapaa Bypass Road now contained, KFD officials say
KAPAA, Hawaii (Island News) -- Kauai firefighters have contained a brush fire that flared up near Kapaa Bypass Road, officials said. The County of Kauai issued an alert at 12:45 p.m. saying a fire had broken out off Kapaa Bypass Road, near the roundabout. Kauai Police temporarily closed Kapaa Bypass...
City taps Kurt Lager to temporarily lead Department of Ocean Safety
Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi has assigned Kurt Lager to be the temporary director for the city’s Department of Ocean Safety. Lager has served as the department’s acting director for months and has over 19 years of experience in ocean safety. The city recently separated the Ocean Safety Department...
New dinner pairings debut at Waikiki’s Moana Surfrider
"The Pairing Dinners at the Beach Club at Moana are designed to offer guests a truly immersive culinary experience. Our team draws inspiration from Hawaii's rich culinary traditions and the bounty of fresh, local ingredients available to us."
Mirage hotel in Vegas to close
A 100-year-old woman is celebrating after finally getting her high school diploma. Ethel Nishimoto's diploma comes from Farrington High School in Honolulu, Hawaii. She was denied a graduation ceremony in the aftermath of the Pearl Harbor attack in 1941. Sunday was Ethel's 100th birthday. To celebrate the milestone, Ethel's family and Farrington High officials surprised her with the diploma. They even had a cap and gown for Ethel to wear as she accepted the diploma--82 years later.
Owners of Lahaina commercial properties still wait for county guidance
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) -Nearly a year after Front Street and most of Lahaina were destroyed, businesses and landowners are still hoping to bring back the historic commercial district. But without direction from the county, Front Street’s fate remains in limbo. The shoreline buildings, some on the protective sea wall, were...
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