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Late Abel Simeona Lui Honored With Hawaiian Kingdom Patriot Award
HONOLULU - The Koani Foundation's 12th annual Hawaiian Kingdom Patriot Awards are given on Lā Hoʻihoʻi Ea, Hawaiian Sovereignty Restoration Day. (BIVN) – The late Abel Simeona Lui is one of two individuals honored with the Koani Foundation’s twelfth annual Hawaiian Kingdom Patriot Awards. Lui...
Free summer intelligence program gains momentum in second year
The Academy for Hawaiʻi Intelligence Studies Summer Program (AHI-SP) at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa’s College of Social Sciences (CSS) celebrated the graduation of its Class of 2024 on July 26. The groundbreaking program, which expanded from 30 high school participants in 2023 to 40 this year, is quickly becoming a high-demand opportunity for high school sophomores, juniors and seniors in Hawaiʻi.
From Moon dust to Antarctica: UH machinist approaches 60 years of service
In an era of frequent job-hopping, Roy Tom stands out as a beacon of dedication and longevity. For 57 years, Tom has been the steady hand behind the scenes at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa’s Department of Physics and Astronomy in the College of Natural Sciences, crafting the tools that enable scientific discovery.
People Moves: Karasaki and Grossi Leave Aon to Run New Alliant Insurance Services Honolulu Office
Alliant Insurance Services, headquartered in Irvine, California, opened an office in Honolulu, the firm’s second location in Hawaii. Chad Karasaki, managing director, will lead the Honolulu office. Before joining Alliant, Karasaki most recently served as chairman, CEO and resident managing director at Aon Risk Services, Inc. of Hawaii. Michael...
Local knowledge meets tech in University of Hawaiʻi’s Honu Ocean Project
HONOLULU (KHON2) — The Honu Hawaiʻi Project is an exciting initiative led by Dr. Brian Glaser from the University of Hawaiʻi. They use special sensors to study ocean tides and water levels around Hawaiʻi. This helps local communities understand flooding and plan better. Honu’s data is free and available online, making it easy for everyone […]
HFD rescue sick hiker from Ohana Trail in Olomana
KAILUA, Hawaii (Island News) – The Honolulu Fire Department (HFD) rescued a hiker from a trail in Olomana after it was reported that he became sick and couldn’t make it back on his own. On Tuesday, July 30, 2024, at approximately 4:28 p.m. HFD responded to a sick...
UH Football’s Kona Moore overcomes adversities
The second week of Hawaii football training camp began Tuesday morning in Manoa, bringing the Rainbow Warriors another step closer to their 2024 season kickoff. The Rainbow Warriors will open their schedule on August 24 against Delaware State. This year’s training camp roster boasts a strong presence of homegrown talent, with 52 players listing Hawaii […]
PDC supports humanitarian aid, disaster relief at RIMPAC
The Pacific Disaster Center (PDC), a University of Hawaiʻi applied science and research center based in Maui, provided technical assistance and expertise during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2024—the world’s largest international maritime exercise. The U.S. government and 29 other nations, international organizations and interagency partners participated, and the theme was “Partners: Integrated and Prepared.”
Meet ‘Peaman,’ a 60-year-old endurance athlete who turned tragedy into triumph
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Sean Pagett may not have a household name, but in Kona, they know exactly who you’re talking about when you say the word “Peaman.”. “If you call me by name, I always prefer ‘Pea’ or ‘Peaman’ versus my birth certificate name,” he said.
Hawaii student named top 50 finalist for $100,000 student prize
HONOLULU (Island News) – A Hawaii student was recently selected as a top 50 finalist from over 11,000 nominations and applications from 176 countries for the Chegg.org Global Student Prize 2024. The annual $100,000 award will be given to one student that has made an impact on learning, the...
Puna Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Attempted Meth Distribution Mo‘oheau Bandstand
56 year-old Pio Kapeli of Puna was sentenced to ten years in prison for attempted distribution of. Yesterday, Kapeli, who remained in custody in lieu of $221,000.00 bail throughout the pendency of his proceedings, appeared in Hilo Circuit Court for sentencing. At the time of the commission of the meth...
Women’s Basketball Announces 2024 Recruiting Class
HONOLULU – Chaminade University women's basketball head coach Michael Edwards announced Tuesday the 2024 signing class who will be on this fall's roster. Krislin Arjukese is a guard from Potomac, Maryland, and will be a junior after spending two years at the Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, although she will have three years of athletic eligibility remaining. She has international experience with the national team of Estonia and played in the FIBA Europe Invitational. Kali Jones is a freshman from Mountain Crest High School in Hyrum, Utah. The 6-2 forward earned all-state and all-region honors and is the program's all-time...
Major American city trials innovative, compact Japanese wind turbine technology: 'Successfully used in densely populated areas'
If this test is successful, the VCCT could become a tool in our kit for cooling Earth and making a healthier world for all. If you think you know what a windmill looks like, you'll be shocked by Kanoa Winds Inc.'s wind turbines, now being tested in Kakaʻako Makai, Honolulu, Hoodline reports.
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