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Women’s Volleyball Wins Exhibition Opener
HONOLULU – The Chaminade University women's volleyball team opened 2024 competition Tuesday with a five-set exhibition win over Brock University of Ontario, Canada, 20-25, 25-20, 25-20, 16-25, 15-12. All-Pacific West Conference middle blocker Lizanyela Lopez (Lima, Peru/Trinity Valley CC/Saco Oliveros HS) paced the Silverswords with 13 kills and three blocks. The 'Swords also got 10 kills each from Mahala Ka'apuni (Hilo, Hawai'i/Alaska Anchorage/Hilo HS) and newcomers Anna Stucchi (Roncello, Italy/Santa Clara University/I.I.S. Ezio Vanoni HS), a transfer from Santa Clara University, and freshman Erica Roberts (Aiea, O'ahu, Hawai'i/Mililani), the latter adding three total blocks.
Man who died after being found unresponsive on Kauai beach identified
LIHUE, Hawaii (Island News) -- A man found unresponsive on a Kauai beach, and who later died, has been identified. On Tuesday, Kauai Police identified the man was 43-year-old Jesse W. Eidson of Chattanooga, Tenn. Eidson was found on Kalihiwai Beach on Aug. 21. Frist responders took Eidson to Wilcox...
Wednesday Disaster Recovery Community Update Meeting to be held in Lahaina Civic Center gym, Aug. 28
Residents are encouraged to attend the County of Maui’s Weekly Disaster Recovery Community Update Meeting at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 28, in the Lahaina Civic Center gymnasium. The meeting will include the status of debris clearing by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Building code compliance will be discussed....
'More than just shopping': Event invites public to connect with Lahaina businesses
The Kokua for Maui: Shop Local and Show Aloha event is happening this week, with the hopes of bringing community members and visitors together to support Lahaina businesses. It’s organized by the Lahaina Town Action Committee, in partnership with the county's Office of Economic Development. Organizers say it’s not...
Maui-born violinist brings musical education to her home island
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - For as far back as she can remember, Kisa Uradomo has always been passionate about playing the violin. But it’s more than just playing her favorite instrument, it’s also about life and how music affects the soul. “And I think music is so personal and...
Aging Well: Dancing doc exercises with patients
KAHULUI, Hawaii (Island News) -- A Maui doctor's work focuses on helping his patients keep Aging Well. Dr. Marcus Griffin specializes in internal medicine for adults and seniors. When was the last time you went dancing with your doctor? For Griffin and his patients, it was this summer. "The most...
Vendor applications available for 51st annual Maui County Senior Fair
The County of Maui Office on Aging, in partnership with Maui Economic Opportunity Inc., invites vendors to participate in the 51st Annual Senior Fair, scheduled for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2, at Maui Mall Village in Kahului. The Senior Fair connects seniors and caregivers with community resources,...
The Conversation: Hawaiʻi County storm prep; Surf break conservation
Audio will be added after the show. The Conversation airs weekdays from 11 a.m. to noon on HPR-1. Hawaiʻi County Civil Defense Administrator Talmadge Magno on the impacts of Tropical Storm Hone over the weekend and preparations for Hurricane Gilma. HPR reporter Ashley Mizuo on confusion around updating building...
“That means that our grandkids can’t live here anymore.” | Properties in the Lahaina burn zone go up in costs much higher than original worth
The Lahaina Community Land Trust reported several properties in Lahaina that are being listed for hundreds of thousands of dollars more than what they were worth before the fire. Housing advocates are sounding off on this issue affecting Maui locals. Tags. Localnolw. The prices are problematic to the Lahaina Community...
Honolulu mayor signs bill to increase incentives for affordable housing construction
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi on Tuesday signed a bill that increases incentives for affordable housing construction. Bill 3 will increase the post construction grant amounts for privately financed rental housing projects to incentivize production under current market conditions. The incentives are:. $40 per square foot for units...
Honolulu Man Charged After Police Pursuit Following Reported Burglary in Puna
Honolulu's brush with danger unfolded in residential Puna on Saturday when an active burglary spiraled into a high-adrenaline chase. As reported by Hawaii Police Department, 33-year-old Gilbert K. Mata III was apprehended and charged with an array of offenses including drug-related crimes and violation of property after the police responded to a civilian's burglary alert at a home in Hawaiian Paradise Park Subdivision.
Inspire You & Me: Episode 251
Eric Mathews, Director of Marketing & Fan Engagement for UH Manoa, inspires us with his love for sports and his career creating exciting fan experiences. Mike Izon, Solo Musician, inspires us with his personal journey of overcoming medical problems and family loss and sharing musical gifts.
Lualualei Beach Park to partially closed for cleanup efforts
WAIANAE, Hawaii (Island News) -- A portion of Lualualei Beach Park will be closed for two weeks starting on Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024 for cleanup efforts. Shoreline along the Waianae Coast spanning nearly half a mile will be closed beginning Sept. 4 for maintenance such as landscaping, brush clearing, irrigation repairs and vehicular gates upkeep. The closure will last until Wednesday, Sept. 18.
Candidate Q&A: Maui County Council West Maui District — Tamara Paltin
Editor’s note: For Hawaii’s Nov. 5 General 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 Tamara Paltin, candidate for Maui County Council West Maui District. Her opponent is...
Nick and Vanessa Lachey Sell Honolulu Home for $9.45 Million
Nick and Vanessa Lachey’s Hawaiian home has officially traded hands, exactly two months after the Love is Blind co-hosts returned it to the market following two years of ownership. Per Realtor.com, the contemporary home sold last week for $9.45 million—$300,000 less than the couple’s asking price, but still up from the roughly $8.8 million that they paid for the 7,000-square-foot residence in May 2022.
UH President: Welcome to the new school year!
This message was shared with the students of the 10-campus University of Hawaiʻi system on August 26, 2022. Whether this is your first semester or your last year with us, welcome to the start of a new academic year. It is a bittersweet time for me, as I prepare to retire in December after 47 years working at UH.
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