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UH project awarded $6.5M grant aimed at boosting cyberinfrastructure in Pacific
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A University of Hawaii project has been awarded a 5-year, $6.5 million grant aimed at supporting the enhancement of cyberinfrastructure adoption, capacity and training in the Pacific region. The grant comes from the National Science Foundation. The project will provide both students and faculty with educational opportunities...
Gyu-Kaku Introduces New Summer Seasonal Menu Items
Gyu-Kaku, known for its authentic Japanese Barbecue dining experience, continues to create an atmosphere filled with laughter, conversation, and delicious food. With personal grills at every table, guests are transformed into expert cooks, guided by the friendly staff through a memorable dining experience. Kelly went to Kapolei Commons to chat with Jasper and Sean, who shared about their new menu items.
Structural integrity of iconic Pioneer Mill in Lahaina raises concerns
HONOLULU (KHON2) — Concerns about the structural integrity of the iconic Pioneer Mill smokestack in Lahaina, Maui. The County says the base of the structure is cracking, but there is no imminent threat of a collapse. As a safety measure, they did close part of Lahainaluna Road. They established an exclusion zone, one and a […]
Darius Muasau joins former UH coordinator with Giants
Training camps for the 2024 NFL season are opening across the country. In New York, the Giants welcomed rookies last week, ahead of the veterans who are set to check in on Tuesday. Among the new faces in the Giants’ camp is Mililani graduate, former University of Hawaii, and UCLA linebacker Darius Muasau. Muasau was […]
Jury Convicts Honolulu Businessman Michael Miske
(AP) – Jurors in the federal racketeering trial of Michael Miske found him guilty Thursday of 13 of 16 counts, including racketeering conspiracy and murder in aid of racketeering in connection to the 2016 killing of Johnathan Fraser. Some spectators cried and others uttered a quiet “yes” or sighed...
Wailuku, Kīhei swimming pools to close temporarily for installation of new chlorination systems
County of Maui swimming pools in Wailuku and Kīhei will close temporarily for the installation of new chlorination systems, the County Department of Parks and Recreation announced. The closures will occur at the following times and locations:. Today, Monday, July 22, to Friday, July 26, at Coach Soichi Sakamoto...
‘Bows place 15 on women’s water polo all-academic team
The University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa women’s water polo team placed 15 players on the Association of Collegiate Water Polo Coaches (ACWPC) Women’s All-Academic team for the 2024 season. The all-academic list includes three tiers according to grade-point average—outstanding (4.0–3.71), superior (3.70–3.41) and excellent (3.40–3.20). Five...
Mandatory evacuations lifted for residents in Wailuku
WAILUKU, Hawaii — The Maui Emergency Management Agency lifted a mandatory evacuation for residents in the Piihana Road area in Wailuku on Monday at 1:10 p.m. The evacuation order was issued earlier in the day because of a fast-moving brush fire, according to a news release. On Monday at...
'It just really hits home': Upper Kula residents reflect on Crater Road fire scare
Maui's Crater Road fire on the slopes of Haleakalā that ignited on July 10 is now 80% contained after burning nearly 600 acres. Maui Fire and state Department of Land and Natural Resources personnel continue to monitor it closely and control hot spots. Kari McCarthy had her bags packed...
Police Investigating Possible Drowning Off Ali’i Drive
On July 21, Kona Patrol Officers along with members of the Hawaiʻi County Fire Department responded to the 75-5600 block of Aliʻi Drive in Kailua-Kona for a report of a possible drowning. Through investigation, officers were advised that an unidentified 54-year-old female, who had recently moved to Hawai’i...
HVO lowers alert level after volcanic activity decreases
HONOLULU (KHON2) — Following a burst of intense activity in Kilauea’s upper East Rift Zone around 3:30 a.m. on Tuesday, both earthquake frequency and ground deformation rates have notably decreased. As a result, the USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (HVO) is downgrading the Volcano Alert Level for ground-based hazards from “WATCH” to “ADVISORY,” and the Aviation […]
Hope Services opens new respite house for unsheltered in Hilo
HILO, Hawaii (Island News) -- Hope Services Hawaii has a number of new projects underway on the Big Island, addressing the needs of the unhoused. The Wilder House opened July 1st. For Hope Services, it is the second such integrated care hub facility on island. The medical respite home is equipped with a nurses' station and located in a serene neighborhood off of Saddle Road, from which residents come and go.
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