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Candidate Q&A: Hawaii County Council District 2 — Gary Napoleon Jr.
Editor’s note: For Hawaii’s Nov. 8 General 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 Gary Napoleon Jr., candidate for Hawaii County Council District 2, which covers Hilo...
Puna Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Attempted Meth Distribution Mo‘oheau Bandstand
56 year-old Pio Kapeli of Puna was sentenced to ten years in prison for attempted distribution of. Yesterday, Kapeli, who remained in custody in lieu of $221,000.00 bail throughout the pendency of his proceedings, appeared in Hilo Circuit Court for sentencing. At the time of the commission of the meth...
Kona Affordable Housing Development Application Period Opens Today
A waiting list for Kauhale I Ke Kula Uka, formerly known as the Kaloko Heights Affordable Housing Project, in Kailua-Kona opens today. Nonprofit developer Hawaiʻi Island Community Development Corporation (HICDC) through property manager Hawaii Affordable Properties, Inc., (HAPI) will accept applications through Monday, August 12, 2024. Following the application...
Medical Students Pivot from Learning to Doing During the Lahaina Wildfires
HONOLULU (Island News) -- As we approach the one-year mark of the devastating Maui wildfires, we look back at the volunteer efforts of some heroes: medical students from the John A. Burns School of Medicine. These students, Ashley Lee and Joshua Kepler, were on hospital rotations at the time and jumped into action to aid wildfire survivors in shelters.
Data reveals over $2 billion paid in Maui wildfire claims
HONOLULU (KHON2) — The Hawaiʻi Insurance Division published new data from insurers and carriers, revealing that over $2 billion has been paid in Maui wildfire claims. As of June 30, more than 10,000 claims have been filed. “Behind every claim is a person, a family member, a homeowner, or a business owner. The loss we […]
Is Hawaiʻi prepared for its next disaster? The state's race for emergency evacuation routes
This week, HPR reporters Ashley Mizuo and Savannah Harriman-Pote will be exploring how different communities in Hawaiʻi are identifying shortcomings and finding solutions to their wildfire vulnerability. Here is part one:. When wildfires on Maui ripped through Lahaina nearly a year ago, the streets quickly became a tangled mess...
Annual fentanyl and addiction summit aims to tackle opioid crisis
HILO, Hawaii — The Hawaii Island Fentanyl Task Force announced the 3rd Annual Hawaii Fentanyl and Addictions Summit will be held at the Hilo Hawaiian Hotel on August 5 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Since its inception in 2022, this premiere event has brought together stakeholders from varying...
Kapa‘a and Waimea swimming pools to resume regular hours July 30
The Kapa‘a and Waimea swimming pools will resume their regular hours starting July 30, according to the county of Kaua‘i Department of Parks and Recreation. Wednesday: 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. adult swim, 9:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. open swim;. Thursday: 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. adult swim, 9:30 a.m....
HFD rescue sick hiker from Ohana Trail in Olomana
KAILUA, Hawaii (Island News) – The Honolulu Fire Department (HFD) rescued a hiker from a trail in Olomana after it was reported that he became sick and couldn’t make it back on his own. On Tuesday, July 30, 2024, at approximately 4:28 p.m. HFD responded to a sick...
Meet ‘Peaman,’ a 60-year-old endurance athlete who turned tragedy into triumph
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Sean Pagett may not have a household name, but in Kona, they know exactly who you’re talking about when you say the word “Peaman.”. “If you call me by name, I always prefer ‘Pea’ or ‘Peaman’ versus my birth certificate name,” he said.
Pearl Harbor National Memorial honors U.S. Coast Guard birthday with celebration
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Are you looking for a perk for active duty and retired U.S. Coast Guard members and their dependents?. On Aug. 3 and 4, they will get a free pass to Pearl Harbor attractions to celebrate the U.S. Coast Guard’s Birthday. Admission will be waived at the...
Lawmaker Posts Rare Win For Injured Workers — And Pushes For More
Following a rare win for injured workers this past legislative session, a Hawaii lawmaker is pushing for more reforms to the state’s workers’ compensation system, in an effort that has support from diverse stakeholders. As chairman of the House Labor and Government Operations Committee, Rep. Scot Matayoshi is...
Hawaii man killed self after police took DNA sample in Virginia woman’s 1991 killing
The DNA work represented a major development in a case that made headlines last year when Albert “Ian” Schweitzer, who had been incarcerated for more than 20 years for the killing, was released based on new evidence.
Police arrest 23-year-old man who allegedly followed young girl into public restroom
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A parent’s nightmare allegedly played out over the weekend in Kahala when their daughter was followed into a public restroom. According to HPD, a 23-year-old man allegedly followed a 10-year-old girl into a public restroom Saturday morning. Authorities said the young girl was changing when he...
Unleash your inner artist with Gdolce at MAC Pro Ala Moana
HONOLULU (KHON2) — It’s National Lipstick Day! So, KHON2.com hopped over to MAC Pro Ala Moana to learn more about this surprisingly historical item. Gdolce, a skilled makeup artist. Let’s dive into the world of makeup artistry and learn some exciting tips and stories from G. Gdolce’s journey to becoming a makeup artist began with […]
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