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UH helps Hawaiʻi speed toward high-speed internet for all
The State of Hawaiʻi was allocated more than $149 million to deploy or upgrade high-speed internet networks to ensure that everyone has access to reliable, affordable, high-speed Internet service. The University of Hawaiʻi was tapped to lead parts of the Connect Kākou effort in the state that will leverage...
$4B settlement reached in Maui wildfire lawsuits, Honolulu crime boss Miske found guilty of murder, racketeering, some Hawaii flights grounded in communications outage, more news from all the Hawaiian Islands
$4 billion proposed settlement reached over Maui wildfire lawsuits. Report: Key Defendants Have Agreed To Settle Maui Wildfire Claims For $4 Billion. Hawaiian Electric Industries, the state of Hawaii, Maui County and Charter Communications have agreed to pay $4 billion to settle several hundred lawsuits filed on behalf of thousands of victims of Aug. 8’s Lahaina wildfires, Bloomberg News has reported, citing anonymous sources. Civil Beat. KITV4. Bloomberg. Reuters.
The State Of Hawaii Keeps Snatching Up Land From Former Agriculture Companies
The Hawaii Agribusiness Development Corp. is seeking to buy the parcel outlined in red from Dole Foods, the latest in a long line of deals between the state and Dole and its former parent, Castle & Cooke. (Screenshot/Google Map) Dole Food Co.’s 2.2-acre parcel at the end of Holoku Place...
HPD Officers Who Handcuffed 10-Year-Old Can Be Sued For Using Excessive Force, Judges Rule
Three Honolulu police officers can be sued on excessive force claims for their part in handcuffing and arresting a 10-year-old girl at Honowai Elementary School in 2020, according to a recent decision by a panel of judges for the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. The officers — Christine Nevez,...
Catch Mark Mauricio’s Magic Live Shows in Kapolei and Honolulu
Magic enthusiasts, mark your calendars! The mesmerizing Mark Mauricio returns with his Magic Live show, captivating audiences at the Residence Inn and Dave & Busters. Mark joined Kelly on Living808 to give us a preview of his act. Mark Mauricio, renowned for his Rubik’s Cube magic, has a fascinating backstory....
Hawaii football star receiver arrested
Wide receiver Steven McBride of the University of Hawaii football team was arrested this morning on an accusation of abuse of a family or household member, Hawaii News Now reported. According to Honolulu Police Department records, McBride, 22, was arrested at 7 a.m. UH officials could not be reached immediately...
HFD airlifts lost hikers from Friendship Trail in Kaneohe
Two female hikers were rescued by Honolulu Fire Department crews Saturday evening after losing their way on the Friendship Trail in Kaneohe. HFD received a 911 call from one of the lost hikers at 5:14 p.m. and responded with five units staffed with a total of 13 personnel. The first unit arrived at 5:22 p.m. and secured a landing zone nearby in preparation for a search and rescue operation by air.
Michael Miske found guilty of murder, racketeering in criminal conspiracy trial
HONOLULU (Island News) -- After six months of trial, a jury has convicted accused crime boss Michael Miske of orchestrating the murder of his son's best friend Johnathan Fraser. Fraser survived a car crash that led to the death of Miske's son, Caleb, in 2016. And since Fraser went missing...
Free, online professional development for educators statewide
Kapiʻolani Community College will host its highly anticipated professional development Summer Camp, set for August 5–8. Celebrating its fifth anniversary, the free, online-based learning experience is open to all P–20 educators statewide. There are also sessions that professionals working within education and the general public may attend.
Mike Miske guilty on 13 counts in criminal enterprise trial, including murder and kidnapping
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A federal jury found Mike Miske guilty Thursday of more than a dozen charges, including murder, as part of the sprawling criminal enterprise case against him. In addition to murder in connection with the 2016 disappearance of Johnathan Fraser, Miske was found guilty of conspiracy to commit...
Candidate Q&A: State House District 46 — Mark Clemente
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 Mark Clemente, Democratic candidate for State House District 2, which covers a portion...
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