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Nonprofit helps handful of houseless Hilo residents find shelter during Hurricane Hone
While many Big Island residents hunkered down in homes or emergency shelters as tropical storm conditions passed Hawai‘i Island this weekend, a nonprofit was out in the rain reaching out to houseless Hilo residents to help them prepare for the arrival of Hurricane Hone. Following a Hawai‘i County Civil...
Liquor Control front office counter to close Aug. 26 to 30 for renovations
The County of Maui Department of Liquor Control’s front office counter, located at 110 Alaʻihi Street, Room 212, Kahului, will be closed for renovations from Aug. 26 to 30, 2024. Applicants with materials to pick up or drop off are asked to call the employee they are working...
Over 500 firearms collected at Oahu gun buyback event
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The Department of Law Enforcement is touting another successful gun buyback event. Officials say they collected more than 500 firearms and numerous rounds of ammunition at the buyback at Aloha Stadium’s lower parking lot on Saturday. The guns and ammo were swapped for $100 and $200...
No further flights leaving tonight from Hilo International Airport
Hilo International Airport terminal is open, however, there are no further flights leaving tonight. Hawai‘i Department of Transportation recommends travelers check their flight status before heading to the airport. Do not come to the airport unless you have a confirmed flight. To check on Southwest https://www.southwest.com/air/flight-status/. To check on...
No further flights out of Hilo Saturday
HONOLULU (KHON2) — Hawaiian Airlines cancelled all roundtrip flights between Honolulu’s Daniel K. Inouye International Airport and Hilo International Airport due to poor weather. Though the terminal remains open there are no flights out of the airport through Saturday night. In a statement from Hawaiian Airlines a spokeperson said: We will cancel the remainder of […]
Roosevelt rides defense to upset of Nanakuli
NANAKULI — Future opponents beware, the Roosevelt football team is riding high after this one. Roosevelt relied on a staunch effort from its defense to lead the way in a thrilling 18-7 road win over Nanakuli in a non-league game Saturday night. A crowd of about 600 fans on...
Mana Loa Nimitz Lions, Rotary Club of Pearlridge help out at Hawaii Foodbank Food Day Drive held at the Pearl City Shopping Center
It was another extremely rewarding day of serving the Pearl City community as volunteers from the Mana Loa Nimitz Lions Club (MLNLC) and Rotary Club of Pearlridge (RCOP) helped out on Saturday, August 24 at the Hawaii Foodbank Food Day Drive held at the Pearl City Shopping Center. MLNLC President Elly Frilles led a group of around twenty club volunteers, while I, Barry Villamil, represented the RCOP as its President, and as a MLNLC member. I was also proud and honored to represent the Pearl City Shopping Center and MyPearlCity.com.
Kalen Donate’s hat trick powers Pac-5 over McKinley, 42-6
KALIHI — Make that three touchdowns for No. 3. Senior Kalen Donate found the end zone three times as Pac-Five earned their second win of the year with a 42-6 win over McKinley Friday afternoon in a non-league game at Farrington’s Skippa Diaz Stadium. Donate did all of...
Mana O Maui accepting applications for Soul Retrieval Surf Retreat scholarship
Mana O Maui has announced the launch of a scholarship program for its upcoming Soul Retrieval Surf Retreat, running from Sunday, Oct. 20 to Saturday, Oct. 26. The scholarship is open to female residents of Maui who have been directly affected by the recent fires. This includes those who have lost homes, suffered trauma, or are grappling with the aftermath of the disaster.
Rotary Club of Boise Southwest raises $16.8K for Lahaina healing and rebuilding
Deeply moved by the news of the Aug. 8, 2023 wildfires, Andrea Thornton, member of the Rotary Club of Boise Southwest Idaho, and her husband, Jim Kokaly, decided to collaborate with the West Maui Rotary clubs to provide aid to those affected. To raise funds for the Maui Fires Relief...
Heatwave Hits Midwest; Hawaii Faces 2 Hurricanes
Late Summer Heatwave and Storms Threaten Midwest and Hawaii. A late summer heatwave will sweep across the upper Midwest while storms threaten the Hawaiian Islands this week. Chicago, Milwaukee, and Minneapolis will experience excessive heat warnings at least once this week, with much of the region under heat advisories. "Forecast...
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