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Local lawmakers react to assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump
HONOLULU (Island News) – Local lawmakers react to the recent assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump that occurred at a rally in Butler Pennsylvania on Saturday, July 13, 2024. Trump injured but 'fine' after attempted assassination at rally, shooter and one attendee are dead. Governor Josh Green statement:
Korean Shave Ice or Bingsu shop opens in Honolulu
HONOLULU (Island News) -- A beloved dessert in Korea is now being served in Honolulu. En Hakkore is serving up traditional Korean shave ice or Bingsu. The Park Family opened a restaurant in Palama Market on Makaloa Street on Friday. What makes this Korean Treat so unique is the ice.
Funds Provided For Fentanyl Task Force, Big Island Substance Abuse Council
HILO, Hawaiʻi - $478,400 in National Opioid Settlement Funds are being invested to directly address the growing opioid crisis on Hawaiʻi Island. (BIVN) – $478,400 in National Opioid Settlement Funds are going to support the work of the Hawaiʻi Island Fentanyl Task Force, and its fiscal sponsor, the Big Island Substance Abuse Council.
University of Hawaiʻi researchers launch study of Lahaina wildfire and its impact on residents
University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa researchers are undertaking a five-year, $3.8 million study of government’s response to the Lahaina wildfire disaster and its impact on residents. With the one-year anniversary approaching next month, the university said the study funded by the National Institutes of Health will look...
Wanted Big Island Individuals Arrested During Warrant Sweep
The Hawai’i County Police Department’s Area I Crime Reduction Unit and officers from the South Hilo and Puna patrol divisions, in conjunction with the United States Marshals Service Hawai’i Task Force, the Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement (DOCARE), held a joint operation in East Hawai’i, that led to the arrest of numerous wanted individuals.
HPD searching for hit-and-run driver who critically injured bicyclist in Maili
MAILI, Hawaii (Island News) -- Police are searching for a hit-and-run driver who struck and critically injured a bicyclist on Farrington Highway in the Maili area, Sunday night. First responders were called out to the scene around 9 p.m. According to Honolulu Police (HPD) crash investigators, the bicyclist was crossing...
Authorities investigating deadly head-on crash in Waialua
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Authorities are investigating a deadly head-on crash in Waialua on Sunday. It happened on Kaukonahua Road around 4:30 p.m. According to Honolulu police, the first vehicle was traveling northbound when it drifted off the roadway, then veered back onto the roadway and into oncoming traffic. It then struck another vehicle that was traveling southbound.
Downtown Hilo Robbery Suspect Charged
32-year-old Kukaua Keli’iho’oluhi Kaupe Bright was charged in connection to a July 9 robbery involving Hawaii County employees in downtown Hilo. Bright, whose bail was set at $12,100.00 was charged with the following offenses:. First-degree unauthorized entry into a motor vehicle. Third-degree assault. Fourth-degree theft. Unauthorized possession of...
JINYA Ramen Bar Celebrates 14th Anniversary with $10 Ramen Bowls
HONOLULU (Island News) -- JINYA Ramen Bar, renowned for its authentic Japanese ramen, is celebrating its 14th anniversary in July. To commemorate this milestone, JINYA is treating its fans to some of its most popular dishes including Tonkotsu Black, Spicy Chicken and Spicy Creamy Vegan Ramen for only $10 between July 15-17, 2024.
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