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Wally ‘Famous Amos’ Dies: Cookie Maker Was 88
Wally Amos, the entrepreneur behind the Famous Amos cookie enterprise, has died at the age of 88. Shawn and Sarah Amos, two of his children, said Amos died at his home in Honolulu. They attributed his death as due to complications from dementia, reports the New York Times. Amos also has two other children, Gregory and Michael, and is survived by his wife, Carol Williams.
Hawai‘i Athletics Announces UH Football Experience Auction
HONOLULU – University of Hawai'i Athletics is excited to launch the UH Football Experience Auction, offering fans and supporters a unique opportunity to bid on exclusive experiences for the upcoming football season. The auction begins today at 3:00 PM and will run through Sunday, August 18th at 6:00 PM (HST).
Kauai's Tatiana Weston-Webb honored by county for silver surfing medal
LIHUE, Hawaii — The County of Kauai honored Paris Olympics women’s surfing silver medalist Tatiana Weston-Webb in a ceremony in Lihue on Wednesday. Mayor Derek Kawakami declared Aug. 14 “Tatiana Weston-Webb Day.”. Weston-Webb was born in Brazil but has lived on Kauai most of her life. She...
Hoops 4 Hawaii raises more than $18k for local charities
HONOLLU (KHON2) — Hoops 4 Hawaii, the ambitious 24-hour basketball marathon to raise $40,000 to benefit local children and seniors in June was a big success. A full 24-hours of basketball was inspired by Roger Dequina and Jordan Kauwe’s experience, they launched Hoops 4 Hawaii last year, aiming to channel their passion for basketball into […]
QB Schager earns fifth preseason watch list selection
The University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa’s football quarterback Brayden Schager has earned two preseason recognitions—the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award and the Manning Award—marking his fifth appearance on a preseason watch list. The Golden Arm award annually recognizes the top senior or upperclassman quarterback set...
Clean Max Auto helps to preserve American history
HONOLULU (HI Now) - For over 20 years, Renny Doyle and his growing team of elite detailers from around the world have been restoring, maintaining, and preserving the first presidential jet Air Force One known as SAM (Special Air Missions) 970. The plane, which is part of the collection at the Seattle Museum of Flight served Presidents Eisenhower, Kennedy, Johnson, and Nixon. It also entertained many international VIPs such as Nikita Khrushchev and Henry Kissinger.
Proposal to develop popular spot on Oahu’s North Shore stirs debate
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A proposal to develop a popular spot on Oahu’s North Shore is stirring debate among residents and community leaders. Should there be a new shopping center or first responder headquarters, or neither?. A developer plans to spend about $20 million on a new food and retail...
In wake of school bus route suspension, DOE says it will conduct ‘after-action’ report
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - In the wake of the school bus route suspension, Hawaii’s Department of Education promised they’ll be looking into the shortage of bus drivers to start this school year. Officials told state lawmakers an after-action review would take place, which will include what happened, why it...
5th graders look to past & future after Maui fire
In remembrance of the Lahaina wildfires, the 5th grade class at Kamehameha Schools Kapālama presented a powerful performance at H.P. Baldwin High School Auditorium, inviting the public to both enjoy and learn from their heartfelt message. The students recounted the rich history of Hawai’i and shared messages for the...
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