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Water conservation request issued for some residents in Princeville
In an effort to avoid a water outage due to dry weather, Kaua‘i County officials have issued a water conservation request for customers along the North Shore. The Department of Water, in cooperation with Princeville Utilities Co., Inc., issued the request for those customers on Anini Road, Kalihiwai Valley Estates and a portion of Kūhiō Highway; near Hanalei Plantation Road in Princeville, until further notice.
PAC-5 begins 2024 campaign with road win over Waialua
PAC-5 (1-0-0) 7 14 0 1334. PAC-5 notched a season-opening win at Waialua, 34-14, racking up 194 yards of offense via the air in the process, the highest reported passing total since a 262 yards total against Kalaheo on Aug 13, 2022. The Wolfpack, who averaged 134.6 yards of rushing...
Statehood Day holiday schedule for City and County of Honolulu operations
HONOLULU (Island News) -- The City and County of Honolulu announced the holiday schedule for Statehood Day for several operations on Friday, Aug. 16, 2024. In observation of Statehood Day, the City and County offices will be closed on Friday. These are the following services scheduled to be operating for Honolulu that day:
West Maui hotels donate to Lahaina tribute quilt, honor first responders, reflect on one year since wildfires
In honor of the Maui wildfire remembrance of Aug. 8, The Westin Nanea Ocean Villas installed a Kapa Kuiki Quilt, in their hotel lobby. The 16 panels that make up the quilt, tell stories of the history of Lahaina in a design by artists of ʻohana o Pūnana Leo o Maui. The Westin Nanea obtained the Lahaina tribute quilt in an auction at the most recent Ho‘omau event and installed the piece of symbolism for public display on the one-year anniversary of the Maui wildfires.
HI Now Daily (August 9, 2024)
HONOLULU (HI Now) - On today’s episode of HI Now Daily, meet two local teens who just made Hawaii proud in the Junior Olympian Track and Field National Championships. Plus, the James Campbell High School student who just designed the ultimate school lunch plate will show off her skills in our kitchen. Happy Aloha Friday!
Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi wins reelection to take on 2nd term
Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi secured reelection by receiving 78% of the votes to win outright in the primary election on Aug. 10. Even though he did not face significant opposition, Blangiardi spent $1.8 million on his campaign. His main opponent, Choon James, received 13% of the vote. Blangiardi said he’s...
Haddonfield Mom Joyce Wang, 35, Leaves Behind Young Daughter After Valiant Cancer Battle
A GoFundMe organized by a friend says that Joyce persevered through several types of aggressive and painful cancers, including as a young mother to her now 21-month-old daughter, Hannah. "She made everyone’s lives better who were lucky enough to know her," her obit said. "She was a genuine and selfless...
Jack in the Box Hilo gets special visit from Jack Box himself
If you work at a Jack in the Box and you get a visit from the man, the legend, the guy with the smiley face and pointy yellow hat himself, Jack Box, you know you did something right. Imagine how the employees of the Hilo location of the national fast...
Calling all Hawaiʻi actors! SAG-AFTRA workshops begin this week
August is a special time for the entertainment industry in Honolulu, as Mayor Rick Blangiardi has officially declared it "Actors Month" to recognize the vital contributions of actors to the culture and economy of the islands.
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