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Libero stand-out turned Assistant Coach for U.S. women’s volleyball heads to Paris Games
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - While you may not see this local girl when Team USA plays in Paris, she’ll definitely be there. Kalani graduate Tamari Miyashiro is an assistant coach for the U.S. women’s volleyball team. She’s in charge of helping players with their serve-receive and floor defense.
Proposed West Oahu homeless village stirring controversy
WAIANAE, Hawaii (Island News) -- Every day is a struggle for Scott Thomas who's been living on the beaches of Waianae for the past decade. He dreams of one day having a place of his own. "Rest my head. Keep myself safe," he said. "That'll be nice." That's why the...
Popular Korean restaurant expanding to East Oahu
HONOLULU (Island News) -- Hangang Korean Grill House is opening a new location at the Niu Valley Shopping Center in East Oahu, restaurant officials confirm to Island News. The popular restaurant already has one location in the Ala Moana area on Waimanu Street. Its second restaurant is expected to open...
Kaua‘i Shrimp acquired by O‘ahu-based company Aloun Farms
Kauaʻi Shrimp has been acquired by O‘ahu-based company Aloun Farms, bringing ownership of the Kekaha business into the state of Hawaiʻi while preserving its 31 local jobs. Until now, Kauaʻi Shrimp has most recently been owned by Netherlands-based corporation Hendrix Genetics. Kaua‘i Shrimp produces over half a million pounds of Pacific white leg shrimp every year on its 238-acre farm on the West Side of the Garden Isle. The shrimp – which are shipped fresh, chilled or frozen – are locally grown, harvested, processed and packaged.
Honolulu Prosecutor’s Tenacious Push For A Different Kind Of Probation Has Failed To Win Over Critics — So Far
Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Steve Alm is running uncontested for reelection. One major initiative he’s pushing is HOPE probation, a model that imposes immediate sanctions on probation violators to help them change behavior and avoid more severe consequences. (Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024) Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Steve Alm, running uncontested for reelection...
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