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A contract helicopter fighting the Koke'e fires makes an emergency landing
KEKAHA, Hawaii (Island News)- A helicopter fighting the Koke'e fires made an emergency landing Saturday. Kauai County officials say the pilot received a notification regarding a fuel issue and immediately landed the aircraft near Waimea Canyon. No injuries were reported. The county's contractor, Airborne Aviation, was operating Air 2 shortly...
Tuition Remission: Changes, Consequences, and Reasoning
Featuring interviews with members of the Academy faculty as well as President Michael Latham, this article reveals how recent benefit changes have impacts unknown to most. Editor’s Note: Some Academy faculty who were interviewed for this article have asked to remain anonymous. Ka Punahou as a rule tries to avoid using anonymous sources; however, due to the sensitive nature of this topic, we chose to operate “on background” in order to allow faculty to speak honestly and openly.
Her special brand of comedy is a hit on social media. (But she’s still keeping her day job)
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Keeping it real and keeping it local. That’s Chelei Kahaleiwai. Born and raised in Makiki, the McKinley High grad has danced hula since she was 15 years old. Although, no stranger to crowds, Kahalewai faced a daunting challenge in 2017, competing for Miss Aloha Hula at...
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...
Costly road damage from fire cleanup leaves Kula residents searching for answers
Huge potholes. Torn-up concrete. Hardly any road left. That’s how some Kula residents described their roads after the fire debris cleanup process wrapped up. Donna Waters lives on Alanuilili Place, a private, dead-end street with a handful of homes. Residents are normally responsible for road maintenance and she said the road was not built for the heavy machinery involved in the fire cleanup process.
Sunday morning weather - Sunny & breezy with isolated showers
HONOLULU (Island News) – Expect strengthening trade winds over the next few days in Honolulu, with mainly windward showers. A noticeable increase in showers is anticipated Monday night and Tuesday due to incoming moisture. Wednesday and Thursday will see drier conditions as trade winds intensify further. Today's Weather:. Condition:...
Social work alumna shines spotlight on Micronesian culture
Kathlina Martin, an alumna of the Thompson School of Social Work & Public Health at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, is helping to bring Micronesian culture to global audiences through her involvement with TeAda Productions, a traveling theatre company. Martin’s connection to theater emerged from her desire...
UH helps Hawaiʻi speed toward high-speed internet for all
The State of Hawaiʻi was allocated more than $149 million to deploy or upgrade high-speed internet networks to ensure that everyone has access to reliable, affordable, high-speed Internet service. The University of Hawaiʻi was tapped to lead parts of the Connect Kākou effort in the state that will leverage...
Summer medical program inspires future physicians
Eighty-two high school students participated in the weeklong Medical Diagnosis and Treatment Summer Program hosted by the University of Hawaiʻi at Manoa John A. Burns School of Medicine (JABSOM) in July. Since 2013, the program has offered hands-on learning for students in grades 10–12 across the state who are interested in healthcare careers.
Lahaina schools to close on Aug. 8 for anniversary of the wildfires
Public schools in the Lahaina area will be closed on Aug. 8 to commemorate the one-year anniversary of the deadly Lahaina wildfire. The state Board of Education on Thursday voted to give students and teachers the day off to take part in activities to remember and heal from the fire.
Catch Mark Mauricio’s Magic Live Shows in Kapolei and Honolulu
Magic enthusiasts, mark your calendars! The mesmerizing Mark Mauricio returns with his Magic Live show, captivating audiences at the Residence Inn and Dave & Busters. Mark joined Kelly on Living808 to give us a preview of his act. Mark Mauricio, renowned for his Rubik’s Cube magic, has a fascinating backstory....
DECK Honors Local Businesses and Debuts New Cocktails and Mocktails
Honolulu (KHON2) – DECK in Waikiki is offering new cocktails along with an upcoming event to support local businesses. The Aloha Iho Market will be hosted on September 8th from 11AM to 2PM in its private lanai venue, located right beside the main DECK restaurant. “The month of September...
Months-long wait likely in store for Hawaii's Ching Complex likeness in College Football 25
University of Hawaii football aficionados who booted up EA Sports College Football 25 this week noticed something amiss with their team in the first entry of the popular video game franchise in more than a decade. UH, one of 134 Football Bowl Subdivision teams featured in the game, plays its...
Honolulu mayor, DTS highlight Kekaulike Mall improvements
HONOLULU (KHON2) — Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi and the City Department of Transportation Services met at noon on Friday to review enhancements made at Kekaulike Mall in Chinatown. Some of the improvements include: Additionally, the existing community dragon decal will be relocated to the center of Kekaulike Mall.
Amended sewer service status announced for several areas of Lahaina, Maui
The County of Maui Department of Environmental Management’s Wastewater Reclamation Division announced that it has amended the Sewer Service Status from “red,” which indicates a property does not currently have active sewer service, to “green,” meaning the sewer service is active for a property, in the following areas:
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