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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...
Improvement work at Kaneohe Dam to begin Aug. 19
KANEOHE, Hawaii — Work to repair surface erosion at the base of Kaneohe Dam’s embankment will begin Aug. 19, announced the City and County of Honolulu’s Department of Design and Construction. The work project includes clearing vegetation, excavation, backfilling, grading, adding topsoil, grass hydro-mulching, and installing permanent...
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...
Keahou Canoe Club awards $2,000 scholarship to 2 Konawaena graduates
KAHALUU-KEAUHOU, Hawaii (Island News) -- Konawaena High School graduates Kelson Omori and Brendon-Lee Cordero are recipients of the 2024 scholarships from the Keauhou Canoe Club (KCC). They were recently presented the $2,000 scholarships during at a KCC board of directors meeting. Omori won the James F. Rodgers Academic Achievement Scholarship....
Vanessa Lachey and Nick Lachey Are Moving Out of Hawaii With 3 Kids
Watch: Nick Lachey and Vanessa Lachey Move Out of Their Hawaii Home. Vanessa Lachey is saying aloha to the islands. Following the cancellation of her show NCIS: Hawai'i after three seasons, Vanessa and husband Nick Lachey—as well as kids Camden, 11, Brooklyn, 9, and Phoenix, 7—are leaving Hawaii and bidding a fond farewell to the lush paradise.
Above normal fire risk expected statewide through October, forecasters say
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - In the wake of recent wildfires across the state, fire experts say the increase was expected this year. According to a recent federal report, the significant fire potential for leeward areas across the state is above normal. Forecasters expect these conditions to last through October. It’s hoped...
Study: Hawaii least affordable state for homebuyers — but there is still hope
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A recent Best Brokers study shows Hawaii is the least affordable state for homebuyers, but there may be some hope. Lisa Guerrero and her husband Alfredo are planning to remodel her mother’s home in Pearl City so they came to the Blaisdell Center for tips and advice.
Waimea Firefighters Extinguish Accidental Shed Fire, No Injuries Reported
Waimea firefighters quickly extinguished a storage shed fire on Sunday afternoon, ensuring no injuries occurred. According to a report from Kaua‘i County, the incident unfolded at a residence on Nima Place in Waimea with the call coming in just after 2 p.m. Bystanders had initially attempted to douse the...
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