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$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.
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)
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 […]
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....
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...
UH football star receiver suspended indefinitely
The University of Hawaii has indefinitely suspended Steven McBride from the football team’s activities following the star wide receiver’s arrest on an accusation of abuse of a household member. According to Honolulu Police Department records, McBride, 22, was arrested at 7 a.m. Saturday. McBride remained in a police...
HFD rescues hikers from Diamond Head, Makiki trails
The Honolulu Fire Department’s Air 1 helicopter participated in separate hiker rescues today on trails in Diamond Head and Makiki. A 911 call at 12:41 p.m. reported that a 67-year-old man hiking with others on the Diamond Head Crater Trail suffered a medical condition and was unable continue on his own. HFD responded with six units staffed with 17 personnel. The first unit arrived at 12:49 p.m. and rescuers climbed the trail on foot to search for the hiker while other units secured a landing zone nearby for Air 1, according to HFD.
Fire extinguished at residential building in Punaluu
Honolulu firefighters extinguished a large fire that engulfed a single-story residential building this morning in Punaluu. The Honolulu Fire Department responded to a 911 call at 9:43 a.m. today for a building fire in the 53-000 block of Punaluu Valley Road. HFD sent six units staffed with approximately 22 personnel with the first unit arriving on the scene seven minutes later.
Suspected Bank Robber Fatally Shot by Honolulu Police After Waikiki Barricade Situation
Early Friday morning in Waikiki, a barricade situation escalated, resulting in Honolulu Police Department officers fatally shooting a suspect. The individual, whose identity has yet to be disclosed, was allegedly involved in several bank robberies, as reported by multiple law-enforcement sources to Hawaii News Now. The incident, which began late Thursday night, carried on until about 4:30 a.m. the following day.
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.
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