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Pearl City’s Andie Shimizu chosen as 2023-2024 recipient of annual Rotary Club of Pearlridge Foundation $4000.00 Scholarship Award
Pearl City High School Rotary Interact Club 2023-2024 Vice President Andie Shimizu was chosen as the 2023-2024 recipient of the annual Rotary Club of Pearlridge Foundation $4000.00 Scholarship Award. Shimizu is a Pearl City High School 2024 graduate and will be attending the University of Hawaii at Manoa in Fall 2024. She was selected by the Rotary Club of Pearlridge Foundation Scholarship Award committee led by committee chair Andrew Muccio and committee members Dick Mosko and Eric Fujimoto.
Illegal animal confiscations up since COVID, says state ag department
HONOLULU, Hawaii (KITV) — The number of illegal animals that state inspectors are confiscating or capturing has gone up in Hawaii, according to the State Department of Agriculture. An inspector says it’s actually due to a perfect storm: COVID, the economy, and the Internet. Department of Agriculture inspectors...
Red Cross assists in Aiea house fire that leaves 6 displaced
AIEA, Hawaii (Island News) – Six people are displaced after a house fire occurred in Aiea early Sunday morning, July 21, 2024. On Sunday at approximately 3:21 a.m. the Honolulu Fire Department (HFD) responded to a building fire near 98-873 Hapuu St. with crews arriving on scene by 3:28 a.m.
National Nonprofit Is Spending Millions To Support Hawaii’s Effort To Jail Fewer Teens
For six weeks at a time, the Kupa Aina farm opens its 5-acre property in Kailua to teens who have recently been arrested for the first time. Working with farm staff, the teens spend their Saturdays learning how to plant and harvest crops like kalo and bananas. The Hookanaka program...
Hawaii Flight On-Time? Latest Airline Performance Is Revealing
This has been quite the week for flight delays and cancellations, including in Hawaii. As a result of the Microsoft Tech meltdown, in the past two days there were 402 Hawaii flights delayed in addition to dozens cancelled at the four major Hawaii airports, Honolulu, Maui, Kona and Kauai. Delta has been the most impacted..
Candidate Q&A: Honolulu Mayor — Karl Dicks
Editor’s note: For Hawaii’s Aug. 10 Primary Election, Civil Beat asked candidates to answer some questions about where they stand on various issues and what their priorities will be if elected. The following came from Karl Dicks, candidate for Honolulu mayor. His opponents include Rick Blangiardi, Choon James,...
Mom Made Market supports women-owned businesses like Mocheeks
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A pop-up market at Kahala Mall on Saturday from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. showcases women-owned businesses and mom-preneurs. One of the Mom Made Market vendors is Carli Hino, owner of MoCheeks, which makes mochi, assorted sweets and snacks, and special Chex Mix treats. She started it with her husband as a passion project aimed at sharing their love for innovative and tasty treats,
Residents Say Indefinite Closure Of Park Leading To Haiku Stairs Is Unfair
The controversy over the Haiku Stairs hiking trail has spilled over to the other side of the Koolau Range, where Moanalua residents are asking why their entire neighborhood park has to be closed just to block access to a trail that leads to the same summit. Three years ago, Honolulu...
Halekulani hires new executive pastry chef Nassim Bounoua
HONOLULU (Island News) - Waikiki luxury hotel Halekulani has a new Executive Pastry Chef, Nassim Bounoua, who brings over 15 years of global culinary expertise. “We are thrilled to welcome Chef Nassim Bounoua to our renowned Food & Beverage team,” said Davide Barnes, General Manager of Halekulani. “His appointment marks an exciting new chapter in Halekulani’s culinary journey, and we look forward to seeing his talents flourish in collaboration with our esteemed food & beverage team.”
Lasoon brings authentic Nepalese and Indian fast food to Hawaii
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Nepalese and Indian eatery Lasoon has won over Honolulu residents with its fast, casual concept. Founded in 2018 at the University of Hawaii at Manoa campus, Lasoon built a reputation for serving authentic, quick, and flavorful South Asian dishes. It just opened its second location at Pearlridge Center.
Bank of Hawai‘i Promotes James C. Polk to President; Appoints Matthew K.M. Emerson Chief Retail Banking Officer
HONOLULU--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 19, 2024-- Today, Bank of Hawai‘i Chairman and CEO Peter S. Ho announced that Vice Chair and Chief Banking Officer James C. Polk has been promoted to President of Bank of Hawai‘i Corporation and its primary operating subsidiary Bank of Hawai‘i (together, the “Company”), and Vice Chair Matthew K.M. Emerson has been appointed Chief Retail Banking Officer. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240718875567/en/ Bank of Hawai‘i Vice Chair and Chief Retail Banking Officer Matthew K.M. Emerson (Photo: Business Wire)
Undefeated 6’3″ Middleweight Blazen Rocilli: “I Will Showcase My Skills!”
Towering Middleweight Blazen Rocilli Looking Forward. Filipino boxer Blazen Rocilli (6-0, 5 KOs), a promising 21-year-old middleweight from Waipahu, Hawaii, now training in Las Vegas, NV, has officially signed a managerial agreement with Andrew Bocanegra, President of Boxing VIP. Rocilli, standing at an impressive 6’3” and fighting out of the southpaw stance, is unique for his size. He is the tallest Filipino in the sport and is poised to make significant strides in his boxing career under this new partnership.
University of Hawaii's Drone Team takes 3rd nationally in a student competition
University of Hawaii Drone Technologies Team finishes 3rd nationally in the Student Unmanned Aerial Systems Competition. UH Drone Technologies finishes 3rd in a National Competition. The University of Hawaii, Drone Technologies team leaders were on Good Morning Hawaii, Saturday to share their experience in placing 3rd nationally at this competition...
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