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Pearl City’s Andie Shimizu chosen as 2023-2024 recipient of annual Rotary Club of Pearlridge Foundation $4000.00 Scholarship Award
Pearl City High School Rotary Interact Club 2023-2024 Vice President Andie Shimizu was chosen as the 2023-2024 recipient of the annual Rotary Club of Pearlridge Foundation $4000.00 Scholarship Award. Shimizu is a Pearl City High School 2024 graduate and will be attending the University of Hawaii at Manoa in Fall 2024. She was selected by the Rotary Club of Pearlridge Foundation Scholarship Award committee led by committee chair Andrew Muccio and committee members Dick Mosko and Eric Fujimoto.
Pearl City High School Rotary Interact Club returns to Puuloa Springs during summer clean-up/beautification project
Mahalo to the Pearl City High School Rotary Interact Club who once again volunteered their time with a group of community volunteers from the Rotary Club of Pearlridge (RCOP) on Saturday to help clean-up and beautify Puuloa Springs Garden in Pearl City. Puuloa Springs is located along the Pearl Harbor Bike Path and Pearl Harbor shoreline between Blaisdell Park and the Hawaiian Electric Waiau Power Plant in Pearl City.
$6.5M boost for cyberinfrastructure capacity, training in the Pacific
A University of Hawaiʻi project to enhance cyberinfrastructure adoption, capacity and training in the Pacific region earned a 5-year, $6.5 million grant from the National Science Foundation. Cyberinfrastructure refers to the integrated computing systems, data storage and management facilities, advanced instruments, visualization environments and the people who operate and...
‘Once in a lifetime experience’: Whale shark spotted in Waikiki
WAIKIKI (KHON2) — Several boat tour operators had the ultimate experience on Friday after seeing a juvenile whale shark off Waikiki. Kasia Gasior works on Living Ocean Tours and said one of her co-workers first spotted the huge fish. “I didn’t see a dorsal fin come up, so I was like okay is it a […]
Homegrown vs Cubs | 2024 12U Cal Ripken Regional Semi-Finals | Photo Gallery
The Mililani Homegrown baseball team overcame a four-run deficit against the Hawaii Kai Cubs to advance to the Cal Ripken Regional Championship game!. Mahalo to SportStan for supporting our coverage of the 12u Cal Ripken Regional Tournament!
Hawaii-based K-Pop group, Crossing Rain, announces a farewell performance
HONOLULU (Island News) - Crossing Rain, a Hawaii-based K-Pop (Korean pop) musical group, announced on Instagram Saturday, that they will disband. Citing issues with the group's former management team, they said in a video, they had no choice "but to resign our activities as Crossing Rain". The post further explained...
Vendor disqualification delays Hawaii emergency management report of deadly wildfire
HONOLULU — The lone vendor selected to perform an after-action report of the Maui Emergency Management Agency’s response to the fatal Aug. 8 fires that killed 102 people and destroyed the heart of historic Lahaina town is non-compliant with state policies and unable to perform the work. “All...
Honolulu Sees Strengthening Trade Winds with Sunny Spells and Showers Expected as High-Pressure System Takes Hold
As the trade winds pick up their pace, bringing a shift in weather for Honolulu, a notable high-pressure system brushes against the region, the National Weather Service reports. In the coming days, residents can expect a strength in the winds that typically spoon the islands, nudging a mix of wet and dry spells into the forecast. According to NWS Honolulu, a 1033 mb high positioned approximately 1,300 miles north of the state's heartbeat will be the maestro of this atmospheric performance, with its influence gradually peaking by midweek.
Mom Made Market supports women-owned businesses like Mocheeks
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A pop-up market at Kahala Mall on Saturday from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. showcases women-owned businesses and mom-preneurs. One of the Mom Made Market vendors is Carli Hino, owner of MoCheeks, which makes mochi, assorted sweets and snacks, and special Chex Mix treats. She started it with her husband as a passion project aimed at sharing their love for innovative and tasty treats,
University of Hawaii's Drone Team takes 3rd nationally in a student competition
University of Hawaii Drone Technologies Team finishes 3rd nationally in the Student Unmanned Aerial Systems Competition. UH Drone Technologies finishes 3rd in a National Competition. The University of Hawaii, Drone Technologies team leaders were on Good Morning Hawaii, Saturday to share their experience in placing 3rd nationally at this competition...
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