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Man gets life sentence for deadly shooting at illegal game room on Kapiolani Boulevard
HONOLULU (Island News) -- The man charged in connection to a 2022 game room shooting now sentenced to life in prison. Kawika Kanakanui was charged with murder in the second degree and firearms offenses. That's after he fatally shot 33-year-old Bryson Okada after a fight at an illegal game room on Kapiolani Boulevard.
Pearl City’s Hidden Thai Street Food Oasis Only Appears on Sundays
Editor’s Note: This post originally ran in August 2018. Now, the home-cooked Thai smorgasbord is back for this year’s phansa, or Buddhist Lent season. You’ll find the menu for this Sunday, Aug. 25, at the end of this post. Please dress respectfully, as Wat Thai is an active place of worship.
Family and friends seek justice for Honolulu woman murdered in Seattle
The friends and family of Zoey Suyun He, a 25-year-old Honolulu woman who was murdered in Seattle, have organized to honor her memory and seek justice. A GoFundMe campaign was created on Monday to help with memorial services, upcoming legal expenses, and to support her family and dog. “Zoey was...
UH Community College System among the countryʻs best
The University of Hawaiʻi Community College System is one of the best in the nation according to an analysis by WalletHub, a personal finance company. UH is 6th out of 41 states that have community college systems. “It is not a surprise that UH is ranked so high considering...
Events happening this weekend on Oahu: August 23 - August 25
HONOLULU (Island News) – Check out what’s happening this weekend on Oahu with the full list of events planned all over the island. Honolulu Harbor Nights - August 23, 4 p.m. - 9 p.m. Check out this night market at Hakuone, the old Fisherman’s Wharf in Kaka’ako, this...
New Faculty Highlight: Norman Thompson
Brigham Young University–Hawaii is thrilled to welcome Dr. Norman Thompson as a new assistant professor in the Faculty of Culture, Language & Performing Arts, beginning in the Fall 2024 Semester. With roots in Laie and a steadfast commitment to cultural studies, Dr. Thompson brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to his new role.
The Conversation: ʻAiea well; Native Hawaiian Legal Corp.
Audio will be added after the show. The Conversation airs weekdays from 11 a.m. to noon on HPR-1. Red Hill Community Representation Initiative chair Marti Townsend and Na’alehu Anthony, Honolulu Board of Water Supply board of directors chair, on concerns over water contaminants detected in the ʻAiea well.
Angelos details UH’s plans as Hawaii kicks off 2024 season
The 'Bows are back! This weekend the University of Hawaii football team kicks off their 2024 season against Delaware State at Clarence TC Ching Stadium. UH Athletics Director Craig Angelos joined Wake Up 2Day live Thursday morning to talk about the season and how he's handling the massive amounts of change in college athletics.
Scuba dive and help cancer patients through this annual fundraiser event
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - For 12 years, Oahu scuba divers have been on a mission — to raise much needed funds for the American Cancer Society through an annual event. The initiative, called “Dive for Life,” brings together hundreds of people to find sponsorships and other support and jump in the water for a good cause.
UH Manoa researchers discover humpback whales use advanced "bubble nets" for hunting
Groundbreaking findings about humpback whales from the University of Hawaii at Manoa. Researchers say the marine giants use sophisticated "bubble nets" to enhance their hunting efficiency.
Highlights From the Santa Fe Indian Market
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5 vehicles scorched after fire breaks out in Kahului parking lot
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Five vehicles were damaged following a fire at a parking lot in Kahului. It happened around 1:15 p.m. at the parking lot on Hobron Avenue. There are multiple businesses there, including a Mercedes-Benz auto shop. MFD crews got the fire contained in about 20 minutes. The five...
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