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Update: Second teen suspect arrested in connection to breaking into 2 Hilo schools
10:45 p.m. Friday update: The second juvenile suspect captured on surveillance video breaking into and vandalizing two Hilo schools is in custody. A parent brought the 14-year-old boy to Waiākea Elementary School to tell the principal he was one of the two teens in video surveillance that posted on social media.
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...
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.
World's first "MRI for cars" launched in Hawaii for diagnosing vehicles
Serving tech enthusiasts for over 25 years. What just happened? Getting your car inspected is a familiar routine: a technician walks around poking, prodding, and scrutinizing every nook and cranny to assess its condition. That outdated process just got a futuristic upgrade in Hawaii thanks to some cool AI-powered technology.
Wahikuli Wayside Park in Lahaina Set for Beautification and Repairs by County of Maui
Lahaina's Wahikuli Wayside Park is about to get a facelift, and not a moment too soon. Starting this Thursday, the park will see a three-week series of repairs and beautification efforts spearheaded by the County of Maui Department of Parks and Recreation. According to a release by the Maui News, local residents can expect the park to shimmer with newly painted benches and pristine pathways as the county tackles maintenance issues head-on.
Rotary Club of Lahaina Sunset inducts three members
At a recent meeting of the Rotary Club of Lahaina Sunset three members—Dan Jaeger, Courtney Sakslosky and Bob Shroder—were inducted into the club. Jaeger is the West Area Director with the Boys and Girls Club of Maui. He has extensive nonprofit background including 32 years with the YMCA holding the position of Executive Director and CEO positions. Prior to relocating to Maui, Jaeger was involved with Rotary for 20 years spanning three different communities on the mainland. Jaeger is sponsored by Joanne Laird.
This Lahaina Family Finally Finds A House To Call Home — At Least For A While
Randy Dadez said his family is comforted to be living in a home for the first time since the deadly Lahaina blaze last August. But the house, which comes with a government-sponsored eight-month lease, hasn’t reduced his stress over finding a long-term home for his family that he can afford. (Brittany Lyte/Civil Beat/2024)
Candidate Q&A: State House District 16 — Luke Evslin
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 Luke Evslin, Democratic candidate for state House District 16, which covers Wailua, Hanamaulu,...
Honolulu Police Shoot And Kill Suspect In Waikiki
Police shot and killed a suspect during an hours-long barricade situation in Waikiki early Friday morning, HPD said in an update. It happened shortly before 4:30 a.m. Liliuokalani Avenue between Cleghorn Street and Ala Wai Boulevard remains closed with a heavy police presence. HPD sent out an alert of the...
The Miske Trial: The Accident That Led To Mike Miske’s Downfall
Editor’s note: This article was originally published on Ian Lind’s blog, iLind.net, and is reprinted here with the author’s permission. Nov. 17, 2015 was a typical Tuesday evening at the Windward City Shopping Center in Kaneohe, located at the intersection where Likelike Highway crosses Kam Highway and becomes Kaneohe Bay Drive.
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