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Zac Camps promote water safety education in honor of Zachary Archer Cohn
HONOLULU (KHON2) — In commemoration of World Drowning Prevention Day, Zac Camps, named in honor of 6-year-old Zachary Archer Cohn, are making a significant impact by educating children about water safety. WakeUp2Day’s Chris Latronic reported live from Richardson Pool at Schofield Barracks, where the Zac Foundation’s initiative aims to prevent drowning through crucial safety training. […]
Applications open for Kailua-Kona affordable housing project
HONOLULU (KHON2) — Kauhale I Ke Kula Uka, formerly known as the Kaloko Heights Affordable Housing Project in Kailua-Kona, will begin accepting applications from families on Monday, July 29, through August 12. “We are thrilled to share this opportunity with our community,” Mayor Mitch Roth said. “Our goal remains to provide homes for as many […]
Hilton Waikoloa Village Named Best Resort In Hawaiʻi By USA Today Readers
WAIKOLOA, Hawaiʻi - The Hilton Waikoloa Village has been awarded the top spot in USA Today's 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards. (BIVN) – The Hilton Waikoloa Village is the best resort in Hawaiʻi, according to the readers of USA Today. Resort officials announced that the Hilton Waikoloa...
‘How Sweet It Is’ brings life to history of sugar industry this month at Makawao Cemetery
History buffs will have an opportunity to see portrayals of sugar barons from the 19th- and early 20th-century Hawai‘i in performances of “How Sweet It Is” at the July 27-28 debut of “Makawao Cemetery Theatre.”. The performances are sponsored by the Hawaiian Mission Houses Historic Site...
UHMC launches wastewater certificate addressing labor demand for cesspool conversions
This fall, the University of Hawaiʻi Maui College is launching an Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems Specialist Certificate. More than 52 million gallons of wastewater seep out of cesspools and into the ground and groundwater in Hawaiʻi every day, with more than 88,000 cesspools still operational across the Hawaiian Islands. Twelve thousand are on Maui, according to the state Department of Health.
Molokai Heritage Trust Moving Forward
The Molokai Heritage Trust (MHT) is more than halfway through its membership drive and community information sessions. About 20 people attended a meeting at Mitchell Pau‘ole Center July 15 — the third of 10 planned meetings. By the closing of this issue, three additional meetings were held on the island.
Pukalani resident Virgilio ‘Billy’ Cabebe celebrates 100th birthday
Earlier this week, Hula Grill Kāʻanapali hosted the 100th birthday celebration for its longtime guest and friend, Pukalani resident Virgilio “Billy” Cabebe. Born on July 25, 1924, to Luis and Constancia Cabebe, Mr. Cabebe is one of six siblings. In 1947, Virgilio moved to Oʻahu at 20 years old to work in the sugar industry. Three years later, he began working in the restaurant business at the Wagon Wheel restaurant in Waikīkī, then at Buzz’s Steak and Lobster. He relocated to Maui in 1975.
Waikoloa boy advances to second round of mullet competition
WAIKOLOA, Hawaii (Island News) -- The USA Mullet Championships are back, and a Big Island boy needs your vote for most epic hairdo. Six-year-old Jedidiah Luttrell of Waikoloa, also known as 'Hammah Time' is competing in the age 5 to 7 category. He made it to round 2 which just...
MIL Football Division I Preview: After emotional season, Lunas look to start fresh
LAHAINA — As Kahi Magno peered into the television camera while sitting at the top of the stands in Sue Cooley Stadium on Monday, he smiled knowing that the first official practice for his Lahainaluna High School football team was minutes away. Magno had just been issued his new...
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