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Halekulani hires new executive pastry chef Nassim Bounoua
HONOLULU (Island News) - Waikiki luxury hotel Halekulani has a new Executive Pastry Chef, Nassim Bounoua, who brings over 15 years of global culinary expertise. “We are thrilled to welcome Chef Nassim Bounoua to our renowned Food & Beverage team,” said Davide Barnes, General Manager of Halekulani. “His appointment marks an exciting new chapter in Halekulani’s culinary journey, and we look forward to seeing his talents flourish in collaboration with our esteemed food & beverage team.”
‘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 […]
Maui Council’s housing bills setting example for whole state
When it comes to promoting housing growth, some of the most important work takes place at the county level. That’s why my colleagues and I at the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii have been deeply involved in advocating housing reform at both the state and county levels. Year-round, we work...
Living808 Highlights: What’s the Law Podcasts (July)
Revolutionizing College Athletics and Navigating Travel Planning:. Living808’s John Veneri caught up with What’s the Law Podcast host Coralie Chun-Matayoshi for a preview of the latest episodes on khon2.com. Paying College Athletes: A Landmark Settlement. In a historic move, the NCAA has reached a $2.8 billion settlement that...
Gyu-Kaku Introduces New Summer Seasonal Menu Items
Gyu-Kaku, known for its authentic Japanese Barbecue dining experience, continues to create an atmosphere filled with laughter, conversation, and delicious food. With personal grills at every table, guests are transformed into expert cooks, guided by the friendly staff through a memorable dining experience. Kelly went to Kapolei Commons to chat with Jasper and Sean, who shared about their new menu items.
'It just really hits home': Upper Kula residents reflect on Crater Road fire scare
Maui's Crater Road fire on the slopes of Haleakalā that ignited on July 10 is now 80% contained after burning nearly 600 acres. Maui Fire and state Department of Land and Natural Resources personnel continue to monitor it closely and control hot spots. Kari McCarthy had her bags packed...
ChefZone, Murphy’s share experience from Honolulu Chinatown power outage
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Honolulu Chinatown and downtown restaurants are still recovering from June’s three-day power outage, and getting support from industry supplier ChefZone. Murphy’s Bar and Grill owner Don Murphy and ChefZone’s general manager Percy Lau joined HNN’s Sunrise to talk about an initiative by Y. Hata and the...
Investigation underway after pedestrian killed in early-morning crash in North Kona
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A 38-year-old pedestrian has died following a crash in North Kona early Monday morning, police said. It happened just before 4 a.m. on Queen Kaahumanu Highway just south of the Kaloko/Honokahau intersection. Investigators said a green Subaru Forester traveling northbound crossed over the white fog line and...
Pacific Rim Cup 2024 includes expanded clinic, new tournament
The Pacific Rim Cup held its last professional games at Aloha Stadium in 2019 and has been on hold since the pandemic. Since 2022, organizer Blue United Corporation has conducted annual summer clinics for Hawaii's soccer youth, with hopes of reviving the professional games soon.
UH law school ranked as ‘Best Law Schools for 2024’
The University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa William S. Richardson School of Law has been named one of the “Best Law Schools for 2024” by The Princeton Review. The rankings were published on July 16, with the UH law school appearing in three other categories. The UH...
Wailea Community Association ‘adopts’ UHMC Nursing Program
The Wailea Community Association (WCA) started supporting the University of Hawaiʻi Maui College Nursing Program during the pandemic. Since then, it has donated almost $300,000, with almost $100,000 of that just this year. The shift in the WCA’s scholarship strategy during the pandemic led to its support of Maui’s...
Autism Moms of Kona Spans Hawaii Island, Expands Festival
KAILUA-KONA, Hawaii (Island News) -- Autism Moms of Kona held its annual Sensory festival Sunday. The event in Kailua Kona kicked off with a VIP hour for kids with special needs, before opening its doors to supporters from the general public. "Since last year we've grown to about 500 members...
Hilo Juveniles Charged for Burglary and Other Property Crime Offenses
Two Hilo juveniles, one age 14, the other 15, were arrested and charged with burglary and other property offenses following incidents at both the Waiakea Elementary and Intermediate School campuses. A family member of the 15 year old turned him in at the Hilo Police Station after identifying him from...
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...
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