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Voter Service Centers now officially open
HONOLULU (KHON2) — Hawaii’s primary election is less than two weeks away. To help voters, Voter Service Centers have officially opened on Monday. Voters needing to register, update their personal information or vote can now do so in person. As of last week, over 470,000 ballot packets were mailed out to Oahu voters, according to […]
Honolulu residents invited to give feedback on urban development plan
Care about the future of Honolulu? City leaders want input on how to spend taxpayer funds on future developments and upgrades from Kahala to Pearl City. The Honolulu City Council Committee on Planning and the Economy is working on the Primary Urban Center Development Plan to outline growth through 2040.
Pearl Harbor National Memorial honors U.S. Coast Guard birthday with celebration
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Are you looking for a perk for active duty and retired U.S. Coast Guard members and their dependents?. On Aug. 3 and 4, they will get a free pass to Pearl Harbor attractions to celebrate the U.S. Coast Guard’s Birthday. Admission will be waived at the...
Waimea + Maui - United in Aloha: A Day of Lokahi Event
Hawaiʻi Island United Way collaborates with Parker Ranch Center for Waimea + Maui - United in Aloha: A Day of Lōkahi Event. Hilo, Hawaii, July 26, 2024 –Hawaiʻi Island United Way (HUIW) and Parker Ranch Center are joining together to offer continuous support and unite the community as we approach the first anniversary of the devasting Maui wildfires. "Waimea + Maui - United in Aloha: A Day of Lōkahi"; is a touching community event to show support for those impacted by the Maui Wildfires.
With primary election fast approaching, Blangiardi rivals lack funds for significant campaigns
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - One of the three people challenging Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi is accusing him of being a bully. The mayor says he’s leadership style includes taking strong stands. With Hawaii’s primary election in less than two weeks, Blangiardi’s opponents have not built competitive campaigns to challenge him....
Hawaii Olympian is proud to be in Paris, guiding the next generation of wrestling champs
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - When stepping up to the biggest stage in international sports, Clarissa Chun understood full well the Olympics are just as much of a mental grind as it is physical. “It is so much energy going on around you and so exciting, such a great experience to want...
Safe space pilot project for youth launches on Oʻahu and Hawaiʻi Island
The County of Hawai’i Department Human Services announced it has launched its Safe Spaces for Youth pilot project on Oʻahu and Hawaiʻi Island, a program that is part of a nationwide effort to provide refuge for young people in need. Yellow and black diamond-shaped signs will be...
Drive Safe for a chance to win $1,000!
HONOLULU (HI Now) - Get ready Hawaii! In celebration of Drive Aloha Month this August, DTRIC Insurance has announced the second annual Drive Aloha Challenge, a dynamic competition designed to encourage safer driving habits among our community. DTRIC is on the hunt for Hawai’i’s safest driver, and you could be the one to claim the grand prize of $1,000!
UH Men’s Tennis Welcomes Azuma Visaya: Former UCLA Player Joins 2024-25 Team
University of Hawai'i men's tennis head coach Hendrik Bode has added former UCLA player Azuma Visaya to the 2024-25 Rainbow Warrior roster, marking Visaya's return to his hometown of Honolulu. Visaya, with two years of eligibility remaining, boasts an 18-11 overall singles record over the past two years at UCLA. His achievements include clinching wins and reaching the third round of the ITA Southwest Regional. Coming back to Hawai'i after training in California and attending school in Florida, Visaya, a top recruit, is set to make a significant impact on the team, according to Bode.
4 Vulcans named Cobalt Golf All-America Scholars
University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo golfers Nicholas Gomez, Junsu Im, Jordan Sato and Jacob Torres earned Cobalt Golf All-America Scholar recognition for averaging under 78.0 and achieving a cumulative grade point average of 3.2 or higher. The four Vulcans were among 226 NCAA Division II athletes from 77 schools.
Ask a Specialist: Primary Hyperparathyroidism
HONOLULU (KHON2) — It’s a hormonal condition that affects a person’s parathyroid glands. We’re talking about primary hyperthyroidism. Doctor Stacey Woodruff, an endocrine surgeon at The Queen’s Medical Center, has what you need to know. Primary hyperthyroidism is a disorder of the parathyroid glands that regulates calcium in the body. In this disorder, one of […]
Maui hula hālau earn multiple awards at 2024 Queen Liliʻuokalani Keiki Hula 2024 competition
Two hālau from Maui brought home multiple awards from 2024 Queen Liliʻuokalani Keiki Hula competition held at the Neal S. Blaisdell Center in Honolulu, July 25-27. The event, now in its 49th year, drew hundreds of participants from 18 hālau across the state, with the largest contingent of 57 dancers coming from Wailuku, Maui.
Researchers Face Funding Gap in Effort to Study Long-Term Health of Maui Wildfire Survivors
(AP) – Plans to enroll hundreds of children this summer in a long-term study on the impacts of the Lahaina wildfires have been put on hold while researchers at the University of Hawaii seek new sources of funding to expand their research. Launched in January, the Maui Wildfire Exposure...
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