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Territorial Savings Bank donates to Nā Hale O Maui, continuing strong community support for affordable housing
Territorial Savings Bank has generously donated $37,026 to Nā Hale O Maui, marking the fourth consecutive year of their annual support. Since 2021, Territorial Savings Bank’s contributions have been crucial in funding NHOM’s financial literacy and homeownership education programs. Since the inception of this partnership, TSB’s donations...
Kauai surfer credits hometown after winning silver at Olympic Games
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - On Kauai, surfer Tatiana Weston-Webb was honored Wednesday morning after winning silver at the Summer Olympic Games in Paris. The Hanalei native surfed for Team Brazil. “I could always tell how much my community cared about me and pushed me to be a better surfer and I...
County Officials Investigating Fraudulent Email
Hawaiʻi County officials were alerted of an email inviting individuals experiencing homelessness to stay at an address in the Hilo district evenings between August 14-18. Investigators determined the address provided in the email was the personal residence of Mayor Mitch Roth. The email falsely claims individuals are welcome to stay and utilize resources at the residence without needing to knock. Officers were dispatched to the Mayor’s residence, while an active investigation is underway.
Families, staff raise concern after E. coli detected in water at Hawaii Island school
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The state Department of Education said E. coli bacteria was detected in Konawaena Elementary School’s water and it’s taking steps to ensure the safety of students and staff — while keeping the school open. Some parents are choosing to keep their kids at home.
Water Main Break In Kona Closes Aliʻi Drive
KONA, Hawaiʻi - Customers along Ali‘i Drive between Hale Hālāwai Park and Sunset Plaza could be without water service while crews work to make repairs. (BIVN) – A water main break along Aliʻi Drive has temporarily closed the road and left certain customers in North Kona without water service for the next few hours.
Process amended for downloading Debris Removal Closeout Package
The County of Maui has amended the process for obtaining the Consolidated Debris Removal Closeout Package for properties affected by the Aug. 8, 2023, wildfires in Lahaina and Kula. While property owners will still utilize the Consolidated Debris Removal Closeout Package map on https://www.MauiRecovers.org, that map now links to the...
First day of Worlds’ Pokémon Center a ‘miserable experience’ with long queues and sold-out merch
Some attendees described the opening day of the Pokémon Center at the World Championships in Hawaii as a “miserable experience.”. Pokémon Worlds officially kicks off on Aug. 16, but thousands of attendees have already arrived in Honolulu. The Pokémon Center, which will sell exclusive merchandise, opened its doors for the first time on Aug. 14.
Linx Hawaiʻi brings custom jewelry to Queen Kaʻahumanu Center
Queen Kaʻahumanu Center welcomes Linx Hawaiʻi, a unique jewelry boutique founded by local entrepreneur Nicole Ibarra. Linx Hawaiʻi offers an “ultimate permanent jewelry experience,” specializing in custom-designed pieces that cater to individual style and preference, according to an announcement. Linx Hawaiʻi provides a range of...
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