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Sunday morning weather - Sunny isolated trade showers
HONOLULU (Island News) – A stable, moderate trade wind pattern will prevail through Monday, bringing mainly light showers over windward and mountain areas. Expect increasing trade winds and slightly wetter conditions midweek, with breezy trades continuing into the weekend.
Man arrested after allegedly threatening acquaintance with handgun
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A man was arrested for terroristic threatening early Sunday morning in Palolo, according to Honolulu police records. Officials say the incident occurred just before 1 a.m. when a man pointed a gun at another man after a verbal argument. Police say the victim, 30, and suspect, 26,...
Can A Framework For K-12 Schools Guide Us Through Perilous Political Times?
Last month a group of independent secondary school leaders released “Thriving in a World of Pluralistic Contention: A Framework for Schools,” which is intended to help educational institutions address issues of speech, inquiry and academic freedom. Researched and written by John Austin, the head of Deerfield Academy in Massachusetts, its release comes at a time of polarization and conflict on school campuses nationwide.
$300M HNL Mauka Concourse: Still Terrible After 3 Years
It was just a year ago we last reported on the disappointing state of Honolulu Airport’s Terminal 1 Mauka Concourse, a project that cost well over $300 million, and counting. Our recent visit this week, exactly a year later, was to see what had hopefully changed for the better. It revealed, however, that not much has happened, and unfortunately, the situation has worsened for visitors and apparently financially for the airport.
Officials, volunteers conduct rigorous testing of voting equipment ahead of elections
Officials and volunteer observers from various political parties were conducting what is called a "logic and accuracy test" of the voting equipment to guarantee the integrity of the election.
One person found dead in Aiea vehicle fire
AIEA (Island News) -- Firefighters responded to a fatal car fire in Aiea early Saturday morning. Officials said the incident happened around 3:30 a.m. near the corner of Malaai and Lawehana Street by a Target store. An investigation is underway after the Honolulu Fire Department responded to a vehicle fire...
Kamehameha's Wade, Punahou's Cormack garner Distinguished Athlete honors
Male Distinguished Athlete of the Year: Kainoa Wade, Kamehameha volleyball. The junior opposite propelled the Kamehameha boys' volleyball team to its sixth state championship and its first in a span of 13 years. Wade combined for 70 kills in wins over Moanalua and Punahou on consecutive nights in the state semifinals and finals, respectively. In the process, he and the Warriors brought an end to the Buffanblu's 10-year title reign. The 6-foot-9 University of Hawaii-bound pin hitter was selected as All-Hawaii Player of the Year for a second straight season.
Hawaii’s Jeremiah Lyman-Palakiko finishes in top-10 of a national rodeo competition
Hawaii’s Jeremiah Lyman Palakiko traveled alongside 17 other middle schoolers from Hawaii to compete in the National Junior High School Finals Rodeo (NJHSFR) in Des Moines, Iowa. Lyman-Palakiko an 8th grader, competed against more than 200 others in the Chute Dogging competition. The Hawaii native had the 7th best average score through all of his […]
Potential $85M from NASA for UH Hilo management of Maunakea telescope
The University of Hawaiʻi Institute for Astronomy (IfA) has been selected by NASA to continue to operate the agency’s Infrared Telescope Facility (IRTF) on Maunakea, a primary asset in NASA’s planetary defense system. NASA made the announcement in a June 30 news release. Among its many science...
Keiki Makers Market happening this weekend
Student entrepreneurs in grades K-12 will be selling their own business products at the Children's Discovery Center. From jewelry and clothes to stickers and home decor, your support will help them grow as both business owners and the upcoming generation of leaders.
Hilo Councilmember Issues Statement On Canal Homeless Encampment Relocation
HILO, Hawaiʻi - County Councilmember Jenn Kagiwada provided additional information on the temporary shelter on Ponahawai Street. (BIVN) – On Friday, the County of Hawaiʻi announced it had set up several tents in a Downtown Hilo parking lot to provide a temporary resting area for unsheltered individuals.
Night 2 of Ala Moana Center Independence Day Concert Draws Over 7K Fans
HONOLULU (KHON2) — Over 7,000 music fans packed Ala Moana Center for the second night of the Independence Day Concert. This year, in lieu of traditional fireworks, Ala Moana Center opted for a concert that showcased local talent and brought the community together. Living 808’s Mikey Monis electrified the crowd, setting the tone for a […]
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