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Bloomingdale’s Ala Moana Weekend Sale
This weekend, Bloomingdale’s Ala Moana is offering a major sale event, providing shoppers with $25 off every $100 spent throughout the store, excluding clearance items. Kelly chatted with Lieu Tran, the General Manager of Bloomingdale’s Ala Moana, to learn more about this special promotion. During the interview, Lieu...
Kauai Water Department experiences limited access to online services due to IT outage
LIHUE (HawaiiNewsNow) - Administrative offices with Lihue’s Department of Water are currently experiencing technical difficulties caused by the global Microsoft update, officials said on Friday. The DOW office remains open with limited access to online services. DOW said computer workstations are offline and email access is limited. Walk-in customer...
Lane closure scheduled in South Kona for utility pole replacement
Hawaiian Electric crews will replace a utility pole on Hawai‘i Belt Road, also known as Māmalahoa Highway, in Captain Cook next week. Starting Monday, one lane north of Aka Aha Road, near the Manago Hotel, will be closed from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Flagmen will provide onsite traffic control.
KPD warns of counterfeit money surge on Kaua‘i
LĪHUʻE, Hawaii (KHON2) — The Kaua‘i Police Department has issued a reminder to residents and businesses regarding the circulation of counterfeit money on the island. Since the beginning of the year, there have been 14 reported incidents involving counterfeit money on Kaua‘i. To prevent becoming a victim, the KPD advises: If you have encountered counterfeit […]
Hilo's Temporary Homeless Encampment Erected Amid Storm Drain Inspections, Assault Incident Spurs Security Concerns
Amid preparations for an inspection by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Hawaii County has established a temporary encampment in downtown Hilo to shelter the homeless population previously inhabiting storm drains. The camp, consisting of 20 tents, is located on a county-managed lot and serves as a transitory measure until the completion of a 25-bed Salvation Army shelter adjacent to the site. According to a Hoodline report, Mayor Mitch Roth described the initiative as "a critical measure to ensure the safety and well-being of our unsheltered community members."
Legal presentation in Kona to cover topics including foreclosures, fair housing, reverse mortgages
The Legal Aid Society of Hawaiʻi will conduct a free legal presentation today, covering myriad of topics including foreclosures, reverse mortgages and fair housing. The presentation is from noon to 1 p.m. at the West Hawai‘i Civic Center, located at 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway, in the Mayor’s Conference Room B-2 on the second floor of Building B.
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