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Waikiki barricade suspect fatally shot after pointing firearm at officers
WAIKIKI, Hawaii (KHON2) — Honolulu police officers responded to a barricade situation on Liliuokalani Ave. and Ala Wai Blvd. Thursday night. In a news conference, HPD confirmed the suspect involved in the barricade was the same suspect wanted in three bank robberies that were committed earlier this month. Officers reported a man, who looked like […]
Punahou in the Midst of World War II
The following story is an adaptation of “Chapter II: The Blitz” from “Punahou The War Years 1941-1945” by Charlotte Peabody Dodge. Punahou The War Years 1941-1945. Punahou School, accessed 10/03/2024, https://digitalarchives.punahou.edu/nodes/view/14388. On Sunday morning, Mr. Hubert V. Coryell, head of the junior-level English department at the...
Australian personnel begin submarine maintenance training at Pearl Harbor
It's been a week of developments for an international military partnership that includes a crucial role for Hawaiʻi. The trilateral alliance between Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States (AUKUS) focuses on submarines. More than two dozen Australian personnel have begun intensive training in submarine maintenance at Pearl...
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...
Gilligan's Island Was Almost Killed By The Kennedy Assassination
For a sitcom with a premise and characters so basic they could be completely summed up in a minute-long (and absurdly catchy) theme song, "Gilligan's Island" was a real bear to get off the ground. As Schwartz recalled, "Marooned" was scheduled to wrap shooting in Honolulu Harbor on November 23,...
Bloomingdale’s Ala Moana Weekend Sale
This weekend, Bloomingdale’s Ala Moana is offering a major sale event, providing shoppers with $25 off every $100 spent throughout the store, excluding clearance items. Kelly chatted with Lieu Tran, the General Manager of Bloomingdale’s Ala Moana, to learn more about this special promotion. During the interview, Lieu...
Summer medical program inspires future physicians
Eighty-two high school students participated in the weeklong Medical Diagnosis and Treatment Summer Program hosted by the University of Hawaiʻi at Manoa John A. Burns School of Medicine (JABSOM) in July. Since 2013, the program has offered hands-on learning for students in grades 10–12 across the state who are interested in healthcare careers.
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,
The State Of Hawaii Keeps Snatching Up Land From Former Agriculture Companies
Dole Food Co.’s 2.2-acre parcel at the end of Holoku Place in Wahiawa is squeezed between modest homes and the waters of Lake Wilson’s spillway, which snakes through the area. Although the land appears to be merely a buffer between the homes and the water, offering little apparent additional use, Dole has a potential buyer: the state of Hawaii.
Social work alumna shines spotlight on Micronesian culture
Kathlina Martin, an alumna of the Thompson School of Social Work & Public Health at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, is helping to bring Micronesian culture to global audiences through her involvement with TeAda Productions, a traveling theatre company. Martin’s connection to theater emerged from her desire...
Kizuna Japanese Sushi and Grill
If you're on the Windward side and craving Japanese food, Kizuna Japanese Sushi and Grill is where you need to be. It has a very wide offering of Japanese cuisine: sushi (over 25 specialty rolls!), teppanyaki, bento boxes (teishoku), Don Buri, noodles, (udon, soba), appetizers, and desserts. It's perfect for our family, as we each like to eat different things.
Celebrating the Style Refresh Weekend at Ka Makana Ali‘i
Ka Makana Ali‘i is the place to be this weekend, with a Style Refresh weekend event, featuring Hawaii’s Finest and Ocean Creations. Mikey went out to Ka Makana Ali‘i to learn all about the back-to-school deals!. Ocean Creations, renowned for its handcrafted jewelry made in Hawai‘i, is...
Hawaii’s only synchronized skating team gets their chance to shine on the national stage
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Hawaii’s only synchronized skating team is heading to the ISI World Recreational Team Championships. The Tropical Blades qualified for this competition four years ago, but COVID put a pause in their routine. “We don’t know what exactly we are up against, we’re able to look at...
Tuition Remission: Changes, Consequences, and Reasoning
Featuring interviews with members of the Academy faculty as well as President Michael Latham, this article reveals how recent benefit changes have impacts unknown to most. Editor’s Note: Some Academy faculty who were interviewed for this article have asked to remain anonymous. Ka Punahou as a rule tries to avoid using anonymous sources; however, due to the sensitive nature of this topic, we chose to operate “on background” in order to allow faculty to speak honestly and openly.
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)
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