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Tua Tagovailoa to sign historic contract extension with Miami Dolphins
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Hawaii’s Tua Tagovailoa reached an agreement for a new contract with the Miami Dolphins on Friday. The former Saint Louis and Alabama standout is set to sign a four-year deal worth $212.4 million with $167.1 guaranteed. With the new contract, Tagovailoa becomes the third-highest paid quarterback...
The sacred deer of Nara, Japan are a global draw. Just be careful: They bite
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The deer of Nara, Japan are revered as sacred animals and they bow for treats. But throngs of tourists are finding out, the animals have a nasty bite, too. Surrounded by temples and deep respect, deer are Nara Park’s most famous furry residents. The park is...
Honolulu ENV alerts residents to missed trash pickups
HONOLULU (KHON2) — The City and County of Honolulu’s Department of Environmental Services (ENV) announced that gray and blue carts in the area between Foster Village and ʻĀina Haina were not collected due to a shortage of collection trucks. ENV attributes the issue to delays in...
Wailea Community Association helps hundreds of Maui nursing students
Since 2020, the Wailea Community Association (WCA) has been changing the lives of hundreds of University of Hawaiʻi Maui College Nursing Program students. With nearly $300,000 in donations, including almost $100,000 this year alone, the WCA’s support has been crucial in ensuring that students can obtain their nursing credentials without financial strain.
12 UH athletes to compete in Paris Olympics
The University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa will be well represented at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Thirteen current, former and future Rainbow Warriors and Rainbow Wahine will participate at the 2024 Paris Olympics—12 athletes and one coach. The 12 athletes match the highest total for UH in any...
In memoriam: Korean studies trailblazing historian, visionary builder
Hugh Hi-Woong Kang—emeritus professor at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, a trailblazing Korea historian in the U.S., a visionary builder of the Korean studies discipline, and a loving partner, father and grandfather—died on July 16, at the age of 92, in South Korea. As a...
UH Hilo women’s basketball earns WBCA Academic Special Mention
The University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo women’s basketball team once again received recognition for academic excellence by earning a Women’s Basketball Coaches Association Academic Special Mention for the 2023–24 school year. The Vulcans posted a 3.40 team grade point average to land in the top 70...
UH Mānoa men’s golfers named Cobolt Golf All-America Scholars
University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa men’s golfers Josh Hayashida, Kolbe Irei and Tyler Ogawa were named to the 2023–24 NCAA Division I Cobalt Golf All-America Scholars list. Ogawa, a junior from Honolulu, made the list for the second consecutive year while Irei, a senior from Honolulu, was selected for the second time after being named to the list in 2021–22 while a member of UC Irvine men’s golf team. For Hayashida, it was his first distinction.
The rise of popularity for Keep It Aloha Podcast
HONOLULU (KHON2) – With all the traffic that we must deal with today, maybe we can put more positive messages on the radio rather than just listening to music. Or, if you are doing some work around the house, put on some great podcasts that you can learn and be inspired at the same time. […]
4 Rainbow Wahine sailors earn academic accolades
Four members of the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa sailing team were named to the Intercollegiate Sailing Association’s (ICSA) All-Academic Team for 2023–24. Vivian Bonsager, Malia Johnson, Anna Kalabukhova and Mercy Tangredi were among the 290 sailors selected nationally for their accomplishments both on the water and in the classroom.
Hawaiʻi’s hometown heroes at the Paris Olympics
HONOLULU (KHON2) — Exciting news from the 2024 Paris Olympics! A recent study by LiveSportsOnTV.com has revealed that Hawaiʻi boasts the second highest proportion of Olympians in the United States when considering the number of athletes relative to the population size. This remarkable achievement highlights the talent coming...
Hawaiian Electric to give courtesy payments to those impacted by June outages
HONOLULU (KHON2) — Hundreds of Downtown and Chinatown businesses are waiting to hear back on claims following two major power outages in June. Hawaiian Electric (HECO) announced it will be giving courtesy payments to provide some financial relief before claims are determined. Frustrated business owners that have filed claims with HECO say its been over […]
Navigating nursing: From Kapiʻolani CC to UH Hilo’s Waiʻanae Cohort
Recent graduates of the University of Hawaiʻi Hilo School of Nursing Waiʻanae Cohort, Leilani Auld, Piʻilani Young and Kainoa Louis-Soares, credit their success to the strong foundation set by Kapiʻolani Community College’s Kapoʻoloku Program, which supports Native Hawaiian students. The program fosters personal growth...
Upcoming Event: Celebrity Hairstylist Master Class
Lieu Tran, General Manager of Bloomingdale’s Ala Moana, recently appeared on Living808 to highlight some of the store’s latest promotions and upcoming events. The spotlight is on their “Buy More, Save More” event, offering tiered discounts: 20% off purchases of $100, 25% off $250, and 30% off $400 or more. Additionally, shoppers can enjoy a special deal in the cosmetics department, with $15 off every $150 spent.
Woman charged for prohibited rifle, ammo discovered during traffic stop
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Hawaii County’s prosecuting attorney said a Hilo woman has been charged with prohibited possession of a rifle and ammo as well as felony drug offenses. Police said Jackie Carter, 30, was arrested and charged following a vehicle traffic stop off Kilauea Avenue. According to police reports,...
S3: E1 Little Keiki Ask Big Questions Ft. Jake Tsukada (UH Baseball ’24) | ESPN Honolulu
Little Keiki Ask Big Questions is back for a third season! On this episode, 7-year-old Lukie Hee, son of former UH Baseball player, Jonathan Hee ’08 interviews 2024 UH Baseball Alumni Jake Tsukada! Growing up as an avid UH Athletics fan, Jake’s favorite baseball player was Jon Hee.
Big Island 6 yo competing in Mullet Championships needs your vote
HONOLULU (KHON2) — The Mullet Championships are back, and a 6-year-old from Waikoloa, Jedidiah Luttrell, is making waves in the competition. Known as “Hammah Time,” Jedidiah is competing in the kids’ age 5 to 7 category and has advanced to the second round, alongside 32 other contestants. Jedidiah, the youngest of three brothers, is known […]
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