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Holistic Mental Health Key to Maui’s Recovery
On an ongoing basis, Wailuku nonprofit Ka‘ehu invites families impacted by the August 2023 wildfires to partake in lei making, lauhala weaving, plant stamping, T-shirt printing and other cultural activities. The repetitive tasks ground attendees in their bodies as they reflect on their feelings and thoughts. Attendees can also...
Guaiqueri Empanadas brings Venezuelan flavors to Hawaii
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Venezuelans across the world are closely watching their country’s presidential elections this July 28, including a couple in Honolulu who’ve brought the traditional cuisine of their homeland to Hawaii. Originally from an indigenous community on Margarita Island in Venezuela, Omarlys Fernandez, and her husband Jurian...
Farrington High surprises centenarian with 1942 diploma on her birthday
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Ethel Nishimoto was meant to graduate from Farrington High School in 1942, but her class was denied their ceremony following a remarkable sacrifice. After the Pearl Harbor attack, the school closed in 1941. It was later reopened to serve as a hospital for the wounded. This meant...
Tuesday Morning Weather - Breezes calm down, mostly dry and stable conditions
HONOLULU (Island News) -- Broad high pressure north of the state will weaken, resulting in the breezy trade winds to ease to moderate strength Wednesday through Friday. Stable and somewhat dry conditions will prevail through at least Friday, with light showers favoring windward slopes. High Surf Advisory until 6 PM...
New zero-interest loan program for University of Hawai‘i engineering students
A new, zero interest, no fee loan program will be available to low income students enrolled in the College of Engineering at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa beginning in fall 2024. The initiative to help students with proven need while also meeting the state’s workforce demand for...
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