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Jury Convicts Honolulu Businessman Michael Miske
(AP) – Jurors in the federal racketeering trial of Michael Miske found him guilty Thursday of 13 of 16 counts, including racketeering conspiracy and murder in aid of racketeering in connection to the 2016 killing of Johnathan Fraser. Some spectators cried and others uttered a quiet “yes” or sighed...
IN FULL: Read President Biden’s statement announcing decision to drop out of race
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - President Joe Biden has announced he will not seek re-election. The 81-year-old Democrat dropped the bombshell announcement on X around 7:45 a.m. Hawaii time, saying it was in the “best interest of my party and the country” as the reason for his decision. Biden plans...
Upcoming traffic advisories on O’ahu
HONOLULU (KHON2) — Traffic alerts expected from July 22 to 26: Sewer work between 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. (or 8 p.m. to 6 a.m., according to the Department of Environmental Services): Downtown Kaneohe Nuuanu-Punchbowl Hawaiian Electric crew will perform system reliability utility work that will require road closures: Punchbowl/Pauoa Wai’anae
Honolulu Embraces Carrie Underwood Weekend with Two Sold-Out Shows and "Carrie Underwood Day" Proclamation
Honolulu is abuzz with excitement as country music juggernaut Carrie Underwood graces the island with her presence for two consecutive nights this weekend at the Neal S. Blaisdell Arena. In a significant nod from the local government, Governor Josh Green declared July 18 as Carrie Underwood Day in Hawaiʻi, in recognition of her substantial contributions to music and the community at large. Confirming this gesture, in a statement obtained by Hawaii News Now, Mayor Rick Blangiardi and DBEDT Director James Tokioka have jointly issued a proclamation celebrating Underwood's accolades and positive influence.
‘Midsummer Night’s Gleam’ returns to Foster Botanical Garden in Honolulu
HONOLULU (KHON2) — The Honolulu Department of Parks and Recreation’s Honolulu Botanical Gardens announced the return of Midsummer Night’s Gleam at Foster Botanical Garden on Saturday, July 20. The botanical garden will host a variety of family-friendly activities and performances, and showcase thousands of light displays. The event will start at 3 p.m. and ends […]
Hawaiʻi’s latest #1 ranking: Home prices
HONOLULU (KHON2) — A recent study has revealed that Hawaiʻi has the highest homeownership costs in the United States. As residents of Hawaiʻi, we face an average of $65,185 per year in housing expenses. This includes mortgage payments, property taxes, and maintenance fees, making it the most...
Illegal animal confiscations up since COVID, says state ag department
HONOLULU (Island News) - The number of illegal animals that state inspectors are confiscating or capturing has gone up in Hawaii, according to the State Department of Agriculture. An inspector says it's actually due to a perfect storm: COVID, the economy, and the Internet. Department of Agriculture inspectors wrangled a...
BWS responding to 8-inch water main break in Kaimuki
KAIMUKI (HawaiiNewsNow) - Board of Water Supply crews are responding to an 8-inch water main break in the Kaimuki area Monday morning. The break was initially reported as a 16-inch main break around 5:45 a.m. on Palolo Avenue at Waialae Avenue, next to Palolo Triangle Park and McDonalds. BWS said...
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...
Extensive improvements highlighted at Kekaulike Mall
HONOLULU (Island News) -- The Honolulu city and county is continuing its plan to help restore Chinatown. City officials announced Friday the completion of the most recent phase of improvements which involved Kekaulike Mall are now complete. The restoration included new shade trees, electrical improvements, drainage & pavement upgrades a...
Candidate Q&A: State Senate District 16— Pat Beekman
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 Pat Beekman, Republican candidate for State Senate District 16, which covers Aiea, Aiea...
Residents Say Indefinite Closure Of Park Leading To Haiku Stairs Is Unfair
The controversy over the Haiku Stairs hiking trail has spilled over to the other side of the Koolau Range, where Moanalua residents are asking why their entire neighborhood park has to be closed just to block access to a trail that leads to the same summit. Three years ago, Honolulu...
Candidate Q&A: Honolulu City Council District 3 — Esther Kiaaina
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 Esther Kiaaina, candidate for Honolulu City Council District 3, which includes Ahuimanu, Heeia,...
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