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Candidate Q&A: Office Of Hawaiian Affairs Hawaii Island Trustee — Hope Alohalani Cermelj
Editor’s note: For Hawaii’s Aug. 10 Primary Election, Civil Beat asked candidates to answer some questions about where they stand on various issues and what their priorities will be if elected. The following came from Hope Alohalani Cermelj, candidate for Office Of Hawaiian Affairs Hawaii Island Trustee. His...
Hawaii Ag Agency Won’t Get All The Money Slated For Pest Management After All
Hawaii Gov. Josh Green last week slashed $10 million from the Department of Agriculture’s budget aimed at limiting the spread of invasive species. Green said the agency likely couldn’t spend the money before it lapsed because the agency didn’t have the staffing to effectively identify and oversee initiatives that would put it to use. The biosecurity program still has another $10 million that Green left in the budget.
First 'MRI' for vehicles in Hawaii, revolutionizing automotive diagnostics
HONOLULU (Island News) -- Despite technological advancements of the past decade in the automotive industry, car inspections continue to be manual, time-consuming practices that could lead to missed defects, increased costs, and lower customer satisfaction. The first fully-automated vehicle inspection system in Hawaii has been unveiled at the first dealership...
Foodbank: 1/3 of Hawaii households are still going hungry
A third of Hawaii households are still going hungry, according to a recent study by the Hawaii Foodbank. There’s more alarming news and is hoping for your help. Everyone is always busy at the Hawaii Foodbank headquarters in Mapunapuna. “We collect donations that come in from the community, from retailers, stores and manufacturers,” said Danny […]
Nonprofit distributes 10 million pounds of food to Hawaii families, marking major milestone
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Center is celebrating a major milestone. As of July 15, more than 10 million pounds of food have been distributed through the Elepaio Social Services branch to families in need in West Oahu. The program started in response to the pandemic, but...
Kauai crews battle brushfire overnight, close calls amidst efforts
KAUAI, Hawaii (KHON2) — It was a busy Monday for emergency personnel on Kauai as crews worked through the night to prevent a brushfire from tearing through Kaumakani. Only one shed was burned, there were no injuries, but it was a mighty close call for some residents. The fire quickly soared Monday afternoon from Hanapepe […]
Maui County considering 2 proposals that could impact Lahaina rebuilding
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Maui County Mayor Richard Bissen is proposing to allow destroyed buildings in Lahaina to be rebuilt, even if they don’t meet current zoning rules. Meanwhile, the mayor also plans to approve tougher coastal erosion rules for what can be built near the ocean. The proposed new...
47th Annual Prince Lot Hula Festival celebrates Hawaiian tradition in Honolulu
HONOLULU (KHON2) — The 47th Annual Prince Lot Hula Festival will take place on Saturday, July 20 at the Frank F. Fasi Civic Ground Park from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The annual event celebrates Prince Lot Kapuāiwa, who ruled the Kingdom of Hawai‘i as Kamehameha V from 1863 to 1872. He was a strong […]
Human remains found under Manoa home in 2010 identified
HONOLULU (KHON2) — In 2010, a quiet neighborhood was shaken when human remains were discovered buried under a home in Manoa. On September 28, 2010, construction crews unearthed the remains while renovating a home on Oahu Avenue, according to the Honolulu Police Department (HPD). Further investigation revealed the victim had a son who lived in […]
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