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Sheraton Kauai Resort workers elevate concerns with strike possible at any moment
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A number of issues have led majority of workers at the Sheraton Kauai Resort to vote in favor of authorizing a strike at any moment, according to labor union UNITE HERE Local 5. They announced Friday that 91% of workers voted to give the union’s negotiating committee...
HPD searching for Waiawa Correctional Facility escapee
HONOLULU (KHON2) — Honolulu Police Department (HPD) is actively searching for a Waiawa Correctional Facility escapee Irvin T. Agres, 41, who was reported missing around 8:45 a.m. Agres is 5-feet, 5-inches tall and weighs approximately 155 pounds. He has brown eyes and brown hair. Agres is a minimum custody inmate serving time for a parole […]
Waianae Community Hit by New Gun Violence with Two Teenagers Seriously Injured Amid Surge in Shootings
The community of Waianae is reeling from yet another shooting incident, marking a surge of gun violence within the span of 10 days. Yesterday, two teenagers were quickly hospitalized after being shot in Waianae, a community increasingly affected by gun violence. According to the Honolulu police, they have commenced a first-degree attempted murder investigation into the incident, as mentioned by Star Advertiser.
Take part in revitalizing Chinatown in big community cleanup this weekend
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Chinatown has come a long way since the most challenging days of the Coronavirus pandemic but there is always work to do. The city and Chinese Chamber of Commerce has been focused on revitalizing the once robust neighborhood and bring an economic revival. Hundreds of volunteers are...
Kaua‘i County, Laoag City celebrate Sister City ties
Mayor Derek S.K. Kawakami and his staff, the Kaua‘i County Council, and members of the Kaua‘i Filipino community welcomed Laoag City Mayor Michael Marcos Keon and his delegation to the island of Kaua‘i last week to celebrate and strengthen their Sister City ties. “Mayor Keon and the...
Racing underway as master and elite teams face off first in IVF World Sprints Championships
Hilo is now at the center of the outrigger canoe racing world as the competition phase of the 2024 IVF World Sprint Championships officially launched just a little later than the planned 8 a.m. start today in Hilo Bay. The 8 days of races kicked off Friday with matchups between...
Makiki residents raise concern over proposed affordable housing high-rise
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A group of Makiki residents are speaking out against a proposed high-rise in the Punchbowl area. The plans call for a 53-unit affordable housing tower that stands 60-feet high on Alapai Street. But at a neighborhood board meeting Thursday night, some residents said they’re concerned the building...
HI-PAL Fencing Tournament Held in Waimea
South Kohala Community Policing Officers and the Hawai‘i Fencing Association recently teamed up to hold the first-ever Hawai‘i Isle Police Activities League (HI-PAL) Fencing Tournament at Waimea District Park. Six youths, age 9 to 18, paired with adults to exhibit their skills, precision, and finesse, in the foil...
Matsui family reflects on closing the last Petland retail location
The local, family-owned Petland is closing its final location in Kahala over 80 years after its founder started out selling goldfish in a wheelbarrow up and down Chinatown. Born and raised in Hawaiʻi, founder Jiro Matsui was a decorated member of the 442nd Regimental Combat Team during World War II.
Honolulu named most desirable place to live 2nd year in a row
For the second year in a row, Honolulu has been named the most desirable place to live in the U.S. The Economist Intelligence Unit’s Global Livability Index analyzed 173 cities worldwide based on 30 categories of living standards. Honolulu received high marks for infrastructure, stability, education, natural beauty and...
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