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New exhibit at Maui's Kahului Airport sparks mixed reactions from residents
KAHULUI, Hawai'i (Island News) -- If you flew to or from Maui lately, you may have noticed a new exhibit on the second level of Kahului Airport that has been catching eyes -- and criticism. The 32-foot-wide and 10-foot-tall display features 40 inductees, including local music legends Dennis Pavao and...
Medical Students Pivot from Learning to Doing During the Lahaina Wildfires
HONOLULU (Island News) -- As we approach the one-year mark of the devastating Maui wildfires, we look back at the volunteer efforts of some heroes: medical students from the John A. Burns School of Medicine. These students, Ashley Lee and Joshua Kepler, were on hospital rotations at the time and jumped into action to aid wildfire survivors in shelters.
Data reveals over $2 billion paid in Maui wildfire claims
HONOLULU (KHON2) — The Hawaiʻi Insurance Division published new data from insurers and carriers, revealing that over $2 billion has been paid in Maui wildfire claims. As of June 30, more than 10,000 claims have been filed. “Behind every claim is a person, a family member, a homeowner, or a business owner. The loss we […]
School Tools 2024 event nears end: Over $11,000 raised, more donations needed
We're now just days away from the end of our 2024 School Tools event and we want to make sure every child in Hawaii has what they need succeed in school. Over the weekend, Island News distributed hundreds of kits to keiki in need with our partner, Helping Hands Hawaii, at their Nimitz Highway warehouse.
Cool Cat Cafe thrives in Kīhei, but still misses historic Lahaina town
The Kukui Mall parking lot was overflowing recently, spilling onto busy traffic on South Kīhei Road on a sultry summer night. A closer look revealed the reason: patrons crowding into Cool Cat Cafe, relocated last month to South Maui after wildfire destroyed its longtime Wharf Cinema Center location, across from the famed Banyan Tree in historic Lahaina town.
Is Hawaiʻi prepared for its next disaster? The state's race for emergency evacuation routes
This week, HPR reporters Ashley Mizuo and Savannah Harriman-Pote will be exploring how different communities in Hawaiʻi are identifying shortcomings and finding solutions to their wildfire vulnerability. Here is part one:. When wildfires on Maui ripped through Lahaina nearly a year ago, the streets quickly became a tangled mess...
TRACKING CARLOTTA | Depression intensifies into Tropical Storm Carlotta
HONOLULU (Island News) -- Tropical Depression Three-E has shown signs of getting stronger. Satellite images show that the storm has well-formed curved bands around a clear center. An updated satellite observation confirms this structure. Intensity estimates from different sources suggest that the storm is stronger than before, so it has been upgraded to Tropical Storm Carlotta.
Man, 39, in serious condition after stabbing in Makiki
HONOLULU (Island News) -- Police are searching for a suspect involved in a stabbing in Makiki, late Monday night. Honolulu Police (HPD) officers and Honolulu Emergency Medical Services (EMS) were called out to the scene near Maikiki Street and Kinau Street around 10:15 p.m. At the scene EMS treated a...
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.”
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...
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.
Experience the best of Maui at the OUTRIGGER Kaanapali Beach Hotel
HONOLULU (HI Now) - Escape to OUTRIGGER Kaanapali Beach Resort and discover authentic Hawaiian culture and hospitality on Maui’s world-famous Ka’anapali Beach. Dive deep into an ocean of activities like snorkeling, paddle boarding, catamaran cruises and more on the #1 Beach in the World. Enjoy live music nightly, learn the hula, make a lei, strum an ukulele, and delight in Hawaiian storytelling at Maui’s most authentic resort.
Aspiring teachers can 'earn and learn' under new state apprenticeship program
Hawaiʻi is getting $4.9 million for a program to recruit and retain teachers. The money is from a federally funded State Apprenticeship Expansion Formula (SAEF) grant to launch an “earn-and-learn” program to mentor students to become teachers. “The reality is Hawaiʻi has faced a teacher shortage for...
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