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DSP suspends camping at Sand Island State Recreation Area due to negligent behavior
HONOLULU (Island News) -- Camping is suspended at Sand Island State Recreation Area starting on Aug. 23 because of numerous state parks camping rules that were constantly disregarded, officials said. The Division of State Parks (DSP) recorded frequent cases of camping rules being broken, reckless nighttime behavior and campers leaving...
Grassroot’s way of helping Lahaina has been to focus on zoning reforms
As most of us are acutely aware, Thursday was the one-year anniversary of the terrible wildfires that swept through West Maui and destroyed the town of Lahaina. Many of us have family and friends on Maui, and those first few weeks after the disaster were marked by fear and sorrow as we came to terms with what happened.
A new charity looking out from above
HONOLULU (HI Now) - FBC Roofing was founded 15 years ago by David Fullmer, Founder and Co-CEO, right here on Oahu. FBC is now the largest residential roofing repair and replacement company on Oahu with operations on the mainland, as well. Their slogan is “Looking Out from Above.”. Giving...
Firebreak created behind West Oahu elementary to protect against wildfires
WAIANAE (HawaiiNewsNow) - A firebreak has been created behind a West Oahu elementary to protect the campus against the threat of wildfires. Leihoku Elementary School has had several scares. In August 2018, a fire threatened the campus with flames coming as close as five to 10 feet from the school’s...
Review: Renaissance Honolulu Hotel & Spa
True to its name, Renaissance Honolulu Hotel & Spa is energizing Oahu’s Ala Moana area. Opened in February and located about 1.5 miles west of Waikiki, it’s Hawaii’s first full-service hotel built from the ground up since 1990 — everything in this 39-story tower is new, classy and contemporary.
73-Year-Old Man Dies in Moped Crash in McCully, Oahu
A 73-year-old man lost his life in a moped accident in the McCully area of Oahu, according to reports released on Monday. KITV confirmed that the crash occurred in the early afternoon at the intersection of South King Street and Elsie Lane. The Honolulu Police Department indicated that the accident...
How a major settlement could impact Hawaiʻi real estate commissions
On Aug. 17, a settlement agreement takes effect that will impact the real estate industry. It stems from a lawsuit filed against the National Association of Realtors over its practice of setting commissions. The settlement doesn’t have much effect on commercial sales, which are traditionally negotiated commissions. But it does...
Soccer Opens Season with OUTRIGGER Kickoff
HONOLULU – Coming off of its first postseason appearance in four years last season, Hawai'i opens its 2024 season by hosting Georgia Southern and Utah State as part of the OUTRIGGER Kickoff. The Rainbow Wahine open up against the Eagles on Thursday at 7 p.m. before closing out the...
Hundreds participate in Walk for Health event in Honolulu
HONOLULU (Island News) – The Hawaii Workers Center (HWC), the University of Philippines Alumni Association of Hawaii (UPAAH), and the National Alliance for Filipino Concerns (NAFCON) held its first annual Hawaii Walk for Health. On Sunday, August 11, hundreds gathered at the Neal S. Blaisdell Park to participate in...
Public urged not to feed animals at Pana‘ewa Zoo
Staff at Panaʻewa Rainforest Zoo and Gardens are reminding patrons not to feed the zoo animals after finding a variety of food and objects in enclosures. Mindy Runnells, the zoo administrator, said zookeepers find unauthorized food in with the animals daily. “It’s disturbing to see some of the items...
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