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Police investigating armed robbery in Kapolei involving 2 teens
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Honolulu police are investigating an armed robbery out of Kapolei involving two teen suspects and a young adult. It happened around 1:30 a.m. Sunday when police said two boys, both 17, and a 19-year-old man pulled up to a business. HPD said two were armed with guns...
Read to Me International hosts summer storytime events at Raising Cane’s
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - If you’re looking to keep your kids reading this summer, Raising Cane’s is offering a chance for families to read together every Saturday. Nonprofit Read to Me International is hosting events at select Raising Cane’s locations across Oahu to emphasize the importance of reading aloud to children and bring communities together to address the literacy needs of children.
Firework safety reminders ahead of July Fourth and wildland fire risk
Fireworks are illegal on Oahu while firecrackers are allowed with a permit. On the neighbor islands, sparklers and fountains can be set off during approved hours between 1 p.m. and 9 p.m. on July Fourth only. Violators may be fined up to $2,000, according to the Maui County Fire Department.
Public help sought in finding missing Waipahu man who suffers from dementia
WAIPAHU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Honolulu CrimeStoppers are seeking the public’s help in finding a missing Waipahu man who suffers from dementia. Anthony Pang, 68, has been missing since Sunday and his family is concerned for his safety and wellbeing. He left his Waipahu home on Kuhaulua Street around 10 a.m....
Police release photos of 4 suspects wanted in shooting of 15-year-old
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Authorities are asking the public to help locate four male suspects wanted in connection with a shooting in Waianae on Sunday that left a 15-year-old with serious injuries. The incident happened at around 9:25 a.m., and police officials say it’s believed there was some form of “interaction”...
Images released of four suspect wanted for attempted murder in Waianae shooting
WAIANAE, Hawaii (Island News) -- Police have released new images and descriptions of four suspects wanted for attempted murder in connection with a shooting in Waianae over the weekend. A 15-year-old boy suffered serious injuries in the shooting that happened around 9:30 a.m. on Ala Akau Street on Sunday.
‘The Forgotten Cancer’ kicks off Quest for a Cure series
Everyone impacted by cancer is invited to “Quest for a Cure,” a symposium series hosted by the University of Hawaiʻi Cancer Center, starting July 10, in Kakaʻako. The first of three monthly events, themed “Raising Awareness of Sarcoma…the Forgotten Cancer,” coincides with Sarcoma Awareness Month.
Could limu power future biorefineries? UH project explores
A limu (seaweed) native to Hawaiian waters, Dictyota sp., is gaining attention for its potential to produce compounds that have high-value ingredients in pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, food processing, medical and dental industries. University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa researchers are exploring ways to establish an Indigenous limu commercial industry in the islands using the second of two $150,000 Sun Grant Western Region awards granted to Samir Khanal of the College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources.
Where can Hawaiʻi diversify its economy? UHERO finds areas
Hawaiʻi‘s economy depends heavily on tourism, and is therefore vulnerable to sudden drops in visitor numbers as well as inconsistent and slow growth in tourism revenue for the past 30 years. A new report by the University of Hawaiʻi Economic Research Organization (UHERO) identifies potential opportunities to diversify...
Will Caron Wins Civil Beat Editoon Contest
Six weeks ago the Honolulu Civil Beat announced a contest for a political cartoonist (second item on page) to bolster the presence of editorial cartoons on their pages. And possibly earn a regular spot at the news organization. (Honolulu Civil Beat is a local digital platform that transitioned in 2016 to a 501(c)3 tax-exempt news organization.)
Massive Fire Burns at Lürssen Shipyard
On Tuesday morning, local German media reported a fire at the Lürssen shipyard in Schacht-Audorf, near Rendsberg. According to local media Kieler Nachrichten, a yacht caught fire in the Lürssen yard. Around 9:20 a.m. local time, light smoke was initially seen in the shipyard. The fire grew, and hundreds of firefighters were called to fight the flames. Parts of the hall’s roof have collapsed, and the fire department reportedly anticipates a long fight into the night and into tomorrow.
Hawaiʻi Teacher Wins National Award for Teaching Go
Punahou School teacher Brian Johnson has been announced the winner of the American Go Foundation Teacher of the Year award. Johnson, who is the first Hawaiʻi resident to win the award since its inception in 1996, has been teaching the class, “Buddhist Philosophy and the Game of Go” at Punahou for the last 16 years. Lauded for his unique and innovative style of teaching, more than 180 Punahou students take his class each year, learning both practical strategy lessons related to the game alongside Eastern philosophy and ethical decision making and self-reflection.
Western Pacific Council: Feds fail to consult on ESA
HONOLULU, Hawaii—Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council members expressed dismay with the continued problem of the lack of federal government consultation with territorial governments on Endangered Species Act issues, including green sea turtles, giant clams and oceanic whitetip sharks. Have you listened to this article via the audio player?
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