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Hawaii voters react to Biden’s withdrawal from presidential race
HONOLULU (KHON2) — Some say it was only a matter of time, others were shocked, and many were disheartened following Biden’s withdrawal from the presidential race on Sunday. “Biden caved into a lot of pressure. When I think people voting in November, they would have really thought about, ‘Do I really want to live through […]
Wailuku, Kīhei swimming pools to close temporarily for installation of new chlorination systems
County of Maui swimming pools in Wailuku and Kīhei will close temporarily for the installation of new chlorination systems, the County Department of Parks and Recreation announced. The closures will occur at the following times and locations:. Today, Monday, July 22, to Friday, July 26, at Coach Soichi Sakamoto...
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...
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...
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...
Earthquakes increase prompts closures at Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park
HAWAII NATIONAL PARK, Hawaii (KHON2) — Increased seismic activity and ground deformation in the volcano’s upper East Rift Zone prompted closures around Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park on Monday morning. The following areas are subject to temporary closures, according to NPS: Park Superintendent Rhonda Loh emphasized that while closing these areas is challenging, ensuring visitor safety […]
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.
Keepers at Pana‘ewa Zoo looking to public to help name its latest arrival
Zoo keepers at Pana‘ewa Rainforest Zoo and Garden are looking to the public to help them name their latest arrival, a binturong, that traveled nearly 12,000 miles to take up residency in Hilo. The 11-month-old male binturong came from the Belgrade Zoo in Serbia. Mindy Runnells, Pana’ewa Recreational Complex...
UH law school ranked as ‘Best Law Schools for 2024’
The University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa William S. Richardson School of Law has been named one of the “Best Law Schools for 2024” by The Princeton Review. The rankings were published on July 16, with the UH law school appearing in three other categories. The UH...
Family of late artist Herbert Kāne gifts Bishop Museum intellectual rights to his work
The family of the late Herbert Kawainui Kāne, the designer and builder of the Polynesian sailing canoe Hōkūleʻa, gifted the Bishop Museum all intellectual property rights to his work. Kāne was a historical artist and author globally known for his paintings of Polynesian and Micronesian canoes....
Hawaii’s Star Wide Receiver Arrested for Reportedly Abusing a Family Member
Steven McBride is the best football player on Hawaii’s roster and now he will have to battle an arrest in his past. The star was arrested this morning on an accusation of abuse of a family or household member. According to Honolulu Police Department records, McBride, 22, was arrested...
Jury Convicts Honolulu Businessman Michael Miske
(AP) – Jurors in the federal racketeering trial of Michael Miske found him guilty Thursday of 13 of 16 counts, including racketeering conspiracy and murder in aid of racketeering in connection to the 2016 killing of Johnathan Fraser. Some spectators cried and others uttered a quiet “yes” or sighed...
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