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QB Schager lands sixth preseason watch list
The University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa quarterback Brayden Schager has been named to the 12th annual Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award watch list, marking his sixth preseason watch list appearance in 2024. The Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award honors the nation’s top offensive player from Texas or plays...
UH Hilo Athletics achieves record GPA, 60 student-athletes earn awards
Sixty University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo student-athletes were announced as recipients of the 2023–24 Division 2 Athletics Directors Association (D2 ADA) Academic Achievement Award for attaining a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or higher. The Vulcans’ 60 student-athletes were among 1,124 honorees from the Pacific West Conference, ranking third in all of Division II.
The Conversation: Russia-Ukraine conflict; Duke's impact on the Olympics
Audio will be added after the show. The Conversation airs weekdays from 11 a.m. to noon on HPR-1. Hawaii Stands with Ukraine's Lara Palafox discusses recent developments in the conflict as Hawaiʻi's Ukrainian community prepares to gather for an Independence Day festival | Full Story. HPR reporter Catherine Cluett...
Celebrating 30 Years of Local Excellence at the 2024 Made in Hawai‘i Festival
Honolulu (KHON2) – The 2024 Made in Hawai‘i Festival is set to make waves as it celebrates its 30th anniversary, drawing nearly 50,000 attendees from across the state and beyond. As one of the largest and most anticipated events of the year, the festival provides a unique platform for local businesses and artisans to showcase their products and connect with a passionate audience. This year, Lana Gronwald from Jules & Gem Hawaii and Amy from the Hawai‘i Foodbank share their insights on how the festival impacts their work and why it’s a must-attend event.
Industry leaders say collaboration is the prescription for local health care
Collaboration is the key to navigating Hawaiʻi’s health care future, according to industry leaders. In a roundtable with Pacific Business News and five health care executives, the theme of collaboration rose to the top on how to solve Hawaiʻi’s pressing challenges. Wesley Lo is CEO of...
Hilo man charged with attempted distribution of meth and firearms offenses
A 62 year-old Hilo man has been arrested and charged with the attempted distribution of methamphetamine and numerous firearm related offenses, according to a recent announcement from the County of Hawaiʻi Prosecuting Attorney’s Office. The statement says Troy Dwayne Toledo was observed operating a vehicle, which was later...
Update: Heavy showers continue to move ashore, prompting extension of flood advisory for parts of East, North Hawai‘i
Update at 5:29 p.m. Aug. 24: The flood advisory for parts of East and North Hawai‘i has been extended until 8:45 p.m. Two to 4 inches of rain had already fallen over windward Big Island by at 5:25 p.m. and radar indicated continued moderate to locally heavy showers continuing to move ashore, with rates of 0.5 to 1.5 inches per hour.
The Best Upcoming Big Island Events: Friday Aug. 23 to Wednesday Aug. 28
With the school year now in full effect, we hope all the ohana out there are taking some time this weekend to enjoy the upcoming events happening on our island. This week we have a few exciting gatherings occurring from Kona to Hilo. Head to the island’s west side for...
Mana O Maui accepting applications for Soul Retrieval Surf Retreat scholarship
Mana O Maui has announced the launch of a scholarship program for its upcoming Soul Retrieval Surf Retreat, running from Sunday, Oct. 20 to Saturday, Oct. 26. The scholarship is open to female residents of Maui who have been directly affected by the recent fires. This includes those who have lost homes, suffered trauma, or are grappling with the aftermath of the disaster.
Kalaupapa park rangers on alert for destructive coconut rhinoceros beetle, other invasive pests
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - National Park Service rangers have been trained to be on the lookout for invasive pests that could threaten the landscape in the remote area of Kalaupapa. The coconut rhinoceros beetle, in particular, has NPS and arborists worried. Isolation provides a natural barrier for the former Hansen’s disease...
Lahaina land trust buys 1st property to preserve local housing for generations
The Lahaina Community Land Trust has secured its first property to benefit local residents for future generations. “When the community land trust purchases land, the land trust will own the land forever, in perpetuity, and then the structure built on top can be sold to a Lahaina resident," said Autumn Ness, the organization’s executive director.
No further flights leaving tonight from Hilo International Airport
Hilo International Airport terminal is open, however, there are no further flights leaving tonight. Hawai‘i Department of Transportation recommends travelers check their flight status before heading to the airport. Do not come to the airport unless you have a confirmed flight. To check on Southwest https://www.southwest.com/air/flight-status/. To check on...
Firefighters extinguish brush fire in Anahola Friday
ANAHOLA – Kaua‘i Fire Department firefighters, County and state personnel, and private landowners extinguished a brush fire in Anahola on Friday, Aug. 23. No injuries were reported. However, the fire destroyed a storage container, causing an estimated $8,000 in damages to property and contents. Firefighters with the Kapa‘a...
Hua Momona Foundation announces free tickets to Sept. 7 ‘Maui Music & Food Experience’ for fire-impacted residents
The first-ever “Maui Music & Food Experience” at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center is bringing together a stellar cast of performers curated by legendary Chicago musician and Experience Music Director Nicholas Tremulis from Thursday, Sept. 5 though Sunday, Sept. 7. The lineup includes:. Billy Cox (Jimi Hendrix...
Update: Missing man, 77, found in Kona
10:18 a.m. police update: James Jung has been located in Kona. Original post: The Hawai’i Island Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in locating missing 77-year-old man, James M Jung. Jung was last seen at the Kona airport by his wife, Clara Jung, at 5:30 a.m. on...
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