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'It just really hits home': Upper Kula residents reflect on Crater Road fire scare
Maui's Crater Road fire on the slopes of Haleakalā that ignited on July 10 is now 80% contained after burning nearly 600 acres. Maui Fire and state Department of Land and Natural Resources personnel continue to monitor it closely and control hot spots. Kari McCarthy had her bags packed...
Driver arrested on numerous charges including negligent homicide after deadly crash in North Kona
KAILUA-KONA, Hawaii (Island News) -- A Big Island driver was arrested for suspected drunk driving after a deadly crash on Queen Kaahumanu Highway in North Kona, early Monday morning. The crash happened just south of the Kaloko-Honokahau intersection just before 4 a.m. According to Hawaii Island Police crash investigators, the...
Lahaina Man Arrested on Suspicion of Second-Degree Murder Along Honoapiilani Highway in Maui
A chilling turn of events unfolded this past weekend in Kaanapali as Maui police arrested a 46-year-old Lahaina man on suspicions of second-degree murder. The incident involved a 53-year-old Lahaina man who was discovered severely injured along Honoapiilani Highway, later succumbing to his wounds, as reported by Hawaii News Now.
Wailea Community Association ‘adopts’ UHMC Nursing Program
The Wailea Community Association (WCA) started supporting the University of Hawaiʻi Maui College Nursing Program during the pandemic. Since then, it has donated almost $300,000, with almost $100,000 of that just this year. The shift in the WCA’s scholarship strategy during the pandemic led to its support of Maui’s...
Autism Moms of Kona Spans Hawaii Island, Expands Festival
KAILUA-KONA, Hawaii (Island News) -- Autism Moms of Kona held its annual Sensory festival Sunday. The event in Kailua Kona kicked off with a VIP hour for kids with special needs, before opening its doors to supporters from the general public. "Since last year we've grown to about 500 members...
Hilo Juveniles Charged for Burglary and Other Property Crime Offenses
Two Hilo juveniles, one age 14, the other 15, were arrested and charged with burglary and other property offenses following incidents at both the Waiakea Elementary and Intermediate School campuses. A family member of the 15 year old turned him in at the Hilo Police Station after identifying him from...
The Construction Industry of Maui awards 3 Maui High School Students each a $25,000 scholarship
HONOLULU (Island News) -- The Construction Industry of Maui or CIM awards the Bob Poulson Scholarship of $75,000 to three Maui High School Seniors. The three outstanding Maui high school students were each awarded a $25,000 scholarship to further their education and pursue a career in the construction industry. The...
Elly’s Formal Wear Hosts Hawaiʻi’s First Stella York Bridal Trunk Show, July 27-28
Elly’s Formal Wear on Maui hosts an exclusive Stella York Bridal Trunk Show, July 27-28 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the store located at the Sugar Beach Resort (145 North Kīhei Road) in Kīhei. This special event is designed as a bridal experience for brides-to-be in Maui.
Fire hydrant flow test scheduled in downtown Kona
A fire hydrant flow test is scheduled in Kona for areas along Ali‘i Drive between Palani and Wālua Roads and along Hualālai Road between Ali‘i Drive and Kuakini Highway. The flow test will take place from midnight to 1 a.m. on July 23. The affected area...
In wake of violent arrest, HPD’s Crime Reduction Units sidelined as agency reviews operations
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Days after a social media post showed a violent arrest of a car theft suspect, the Honolulu Police Department has paused Crime Reduction Units islandwide. An HPD spokesperson said the break was to allow the department to review CRU operations. The spokesperson did not say if this...
‘Bows place 15 on women’s water polo all-academic team
The University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa women’s water polo team placed 15 players on the Association of Collegiate Water Polo Coaches (ACWPC) Women’s All-Academic team for the 2024 season. The all-academic list includes three tiers according to grade-point average—outstanding (4.0–3.71), superior (3.70–3.41) and excellent (3.40–3.20). Five...
Living808 Highlights: What’s the Law Podcasts (July)
Revolutionizing College Athletics and Navigating Travel Planning:. Living808’s John Veneri caught up with What’s the Law Podcast host Coralie Chun-Matayoshi for a preview of the latest episodes on khon2.com. Paying College Athletes: A Landmark Settlement. In a historic move, the NCAA has reached a $2.8 billion settlement that...
UH project awarded $6.5M grant aimed at boosting cyberinfrastructure in Pacific
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A University of Hawaii project has been awarded a 5-year, $6.5 million grant aimed at supporting the enhancement of cyberinfrastructure adoption, capacity and training in the Pacific region. The grant comes from the National Science Foundation. The project will provide both students and faculty with educational opportunities...
Gyu-Kaku Introduces New Summer Seasonal Menu Items
Gyu-Kaku, known for its authentic Japanese Barbecue dining experience, continues to create an atmosphere filled with laughter, conversation, and delicious food. With personal grills at every table, guests are transformed into expert cooks, guided by the friendly staff through a memorable dining experience. Kelly went to Kapolei Commons to chat with Jasper and Sean, who shared about their new menu items.
ChefZone, Murphy’s share experience from Honolulu Chinatown power outage
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Honolulu Chinatown and downtown restaurants are still recovering from June’s three-day power outage, and getting support from industry supplier ChefZone. Murphy’s Bar and Grill owner Don Murphy and ChefZone’s general manager Percy Lau joined HNN’s Sunrise to talk about an initiative by Y. Hata and the...
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