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Pearlridge Rotarians building special bonds of service and friendship throughout District 5000 and Rotary International
The Rotary Club of Pearlridge set a service goal for 2024-2025 to reach out and connect with fellow Hawaii District 5000 clubs, as well as Rotary International clubs around the world. The RCOP is off to a great start beginning in late June 2024 volunteering their time with the Rotary Club of Honolulu, Hawaii Beer Festival fundraiser held at the Bishop Museum Great Lawn. It was an amazingly successful fundraiser for Rotary Club of Honolulu President Tom Coyne and club members who welcomed RCOP volunteers while working side by side throughout the event.
Fire hydrant flow test scheduled in downtown Kona
A fire hydrant flow test is scheduled in Kona for areas along Ali‘i Drive between Palani and Wālua Roads and along Hualālai Road between Ali‘i Drive and Kuakini Highway. The flow test will take place from midnight to 1 a.m. on July 23. The affected area...
Homegrown vs Cubs | 2024 12U Cal Ripken Regional Semi-Finals | Photo Gallery
The Mililani Homegrown baseball team overcame a four-run deficit against the Hawaii Kai Cubs to advance to the Cal Ripken Regional Championship game!. Mahalo to SportStan for supporting our coverage of the 12u Cal Ripken Regional Tournament!
Manu O Ke Kai dominates for 6th straight Na Ohana O Na Hui Waa paddling title
HONOLULU — It was, in the estimation of Manu O Ke Kai president and coach Dave Fuga, a “massive process.”. There was finding a suitable location, then sanding, and more sanding – eight layers of varnish to get through. “It’s pretty crazy, but we’ve got access to...
Numerous windward showers through early Wednesday, some briefly heavy
HONOLULU (KHON2) — A high-pressure center sits well north of the main Hawaiian Islands, while a surface low to its south is generating the local trade winds, which are not as strong as usual under such a strong high. West of the islands, mid- and upper-level low is enhancing showers, primarily north and west of […]
Maui brush fire that forced evacuations in Wailuku had at least six ignition points; MFD investigating cause
WAILUKU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The Maui Fire Department says a brushfire that forced mandatory evacuations in Wailuku on Monday had at least six different ignition locations. MFD has not yet said if investigators believe this may have been arson or are classifying the case as suspicious. The blaze scorched 4 acres...
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 […]
$6.5M boost for cyberinfrastructure capacity, training in the Pacific
A University of Hawaiʻi project to enhance cyberinfrastructure adoption, capacity and training in the Pacific region earned a 5-year, $6.5 million grant from the National Science Foundation. Cyberinfrastructure refers to the integrated computing systems, data storage and management facilities, advanced instruments, visualization environments and the people who operate and...
Breaking: Concerns over Pioneer Mill smokestack prompt partial closure of Lahainaluna Road as safety precaution
Structural evaluations of the Pioneer Mill smokestack documented concerns about its condition, prompting the County of Maui Department of Public Works to close Lahainaluna Road between Honoapi‘ilani Highway and Kuhua Street, effective 3 p.m. Monday, July 22, 2024. While evidence of cracking and spalling around the base of the...
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...
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