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Undergrad projects shine at UROP summer symposium
Nearly 100 undergraduate students from University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa and Leeward Community College, as well as other universities across the nation, showcased their projects at the 2024 Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) Symposium on August 2. Hosted annually by the UH Mānoa Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP), the nine-week summer research and creative work program culminated with hybrid oral presentations and poster presentations at the Hawaiʻi Imin International Conference Center.
Hawaii Joins Military Program To Recruit Government Workers
The state of Hawaii is hoping the U.S. Department of Defense can help fill some of the thousands of state job vacancies through a program that connects military members nearing the end of their service with employers looking for workers. So far the DOD’s SkillBridge program hasn’t gotten any people...
Maui Wildfires Smoldered Underground, Threatening Water For Agriculture
The wildfires that burned across Maui, Hawaii, in August 2023 became the deadliest conflagration in the United States in more than a century. While the harm to homes and tourism drew the most attention, agriculture was also heavily affected across the island, and the harm did not stop once the flames were out.
Struggling to Keep or Find Housing After Maui’s Wildfires? Tell Us Your Story.
People on Maui have heard the stories: neighbors forced from their homes not by last year’s wildfires, but by property owners seeking to take advantage of the housing shortage. In some cases, tenants have said property owners have rented to government aid programs that offered top dollar to shelter wildfire survivors. In others, landlords have rented to others who will pay more.
Chemical Plume Found In Closed Aiea Drinking Wells May Come From Red Hill
Honolulu Board of Water Supply tests taken this summer indicate that a plume of contaminants found in fuels and other industrial sources recently drifted through a pair of shuttered and sealed drinking wells in Aiea. The local water agency believes the plume of so-called polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, or PAHs, may...
Rental, utility assistance enrollment to open for new applicants in Makiki
HONOLULU (KHON2) — The City’s Rental and Utility Relief Program (RURP) will hold an enrollment event for new applicants on Friday, August 23. O’ahu residents in need of assistance with rent or utility payments are encouraged to apply. The community event will take place at the Makiki District Park in the old library from 9 […]
Chef Adam Tabura’s Manele Spice Company brings Hawaii flavors to everyday cooks
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Renowned local chef and Food Network winner Adam Tabura, owner of consultancy The Spice Rack and Manele Spice Company, is back in the limelight with plans to showcase his roots at the Filipino Street Food Festival on Lanai on August 31. Tabura joined HNN’s Sunrise to showcase...
Hawaii's fire season expected to stay active through October
KAPOLEI, Hawaii (Island News) – Hawaii's fire season is already heating up. Now experts say, be prepared for heightened fire risk for the next two months. Before state land burned in Kapolei Tuesday morning, it was the focus of a request from the neighboring community. "They reached out to...
DOJ antitrust ‘expect to appear’ in Hawaii court; airline merger review end nears
HONOLULU (KHON2) — One of the federal antitrust attorneys for the Department of Justice assigned to the case that ended up blocking the Jet Blue-Spirit merger earlier this year has told the U.S. District Court here that he expects to be heading to Hawaii. Brian Hanna who is a trial attorney with the U.S. DOJ’s […]
It’s illegal for kids under 15 to operate an e-bike, but Honolulu EMS says it’s a rule that’s often broken
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Honolulu EMS is raising the alarm after a recent uptick in electric bicycle crashes where riders have gotten seriously hurt. HNN Investigates found when it comes to e-bikes, many people are unaware of the rules of the road. For example, some e-bikes require a special license to operate. There are also age restrictions.
Man taken in serious condition following collision on Farrington Hwy
WAIANAE, Hawaii (Island News) – Emergency Medical Services (EMS) responded to a collision that occurred on the west side that left a 40-year-old man with serious injuries. On Tuesday night, August 13, 2024, at around 7:40 p.m., a vehicle collision was reported on Milikami St. on Farrington Hwy. EMS...
Kani Ka Pila Grille supports local musicians with 17th annual talent search
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Kani Ka Pila Grille at the Outrigger Reef Waikiki Beach Resort is hosting its 17th annual talent search and serving up new items on its menu. Executive Chef Dean Kamiya joined HNN’s Sunrise to showcase new dishes reminiscent of Hawaii: a kabocha risotto vegetable dish made with kabocha squash, mushroom, beets and sprouts topped with parmesan cheese. He also prepared braised beef short ribs topped with mashed Okinawan sweet potato.
‘Sad to see local store going away’: Petland closing after 86 years
HONOLULU (KHON2) — From selling goldfish in a barrel to becoming the first tenants at Ala Moana Center, a beloved community pet store is closing its doors after 86 years. Owner Kenneth Matsui said, “We are incredibly grateful to our loyal customers, dedicated employees, and partners who have been part of our journey.” Petland is […]
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