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DOH reports six travel-related dengue cases in Hawaii
HONOLULU (KHON2) — The Hawai‘i Department of Health has confirmed six travel-related dengue cases in the state, so far in 2024, as of Monday. There is one case on Maui and five cases on O’ahu. The individuals exposed to dengue acquired the virus from various locations around the world. Symptoms of dengue: According to DOH, […]
Four Hawaii high school students join global journalists at Manila conference
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Among 350 global journalists at the East-West Center international media conference in the Philippines last week were four high school students on a study tour hosted by the Pacific Asian Affairs Council, a nonprofit geared to increase young people’s awareness of world issues. HNN caught up...
OHA names two executives to key leadership positions
HONOLULU – The Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) has filled two more important positions on its executive leadership team. Kēhaulani Puʻu began her new role as chief operating officer on July 1, while Kuʻuleianuhea Awo-Chun began serving as director of education and culture-based learning – a newly created position – on June 17.
Chad Blair: What Do Hawaii’s Political Parties Stand For?
Editor’s note: Hawaii voters just can’t seem to get excited about elections. Voter turnout is generally among the lowest in the nation. Incumbents almost always win. And this year saw a marked drop-off in the number of people who are even running for office. That’s prompted our “Let The Sunshine In” writers to begin exploring ideas that could encourage people to participate in the democratic process rather than being turned off by it. We welcome your suggestions and a robust discussion in the comments section as we go along.
Aging Well: Maui retiree continues to help prisoners after they're released
KAHULUI, Maui (Island News) -- A Maui man who spent his professional life helping inmates says caring for the community is why he's Aging Well. Bishop Pahia was a lifeline for more than a thousand men and women released from jail and prison for the last 15 years. He's planning to continue the same role in his retirement.
Does your bundle of joy have what it takes to win the Healthy Baby Contest?
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Think you have a cute baby? Listen up. Your bundle of joy could bring you home $500. The 71st annual Hawaii Healthy Baby Contest is accepting applicants. Video submissions are open through Aug. 11. To enter, your baby must be from Hawaii and between one and three...
Native American tribes sing, craft, dance with UH group in Maine
Drumming and song, smudging and fire, learning about Indigenous foods, native plants and justice systems, braiding sweetgrass, basket weaving and dancing in a drum circle were just some of the activities for a 22-person delegation from four University of Hawaiʻi campuses through an in-depth cultural exchange program with four Indigenous nations in Maine in May.
Missing Pepe'ekeo Man Nicholas Williams Found in Good Health in Hilo After Seven-Month Search
After being reported missing for over seven months, Nicholas Williams, 39, has been found in good health in Hilo, Hawaii. According to a report by the Hawai‘i Police Department, Williams was located on July 2 in the morning. He had last been seen on November 24, 2023, at an apartment complex on Kumula Street in Pepe’ekeo. The details surrounding his disappearance and the circumstances of how he was found remain unclear.
Oahu woman indicted for manslaughter in deadly Punchbowl crash
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A grand jury has indicted an Oahu woman for manslaughter in a deadly crash in Punchbowl last year in January. Shawlea Aona, 36, was allegedly driving under the influence and going 85 mph in a 25 mph zone when she sideswiped the car of Elmer Milikini. The...
‘So loving’: Family identifies man who died after being pulled from waters off Kakaako
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Loved ones have identified the man who died after being pulled from waters off Kakaako last Sunday. The victim has been identified as Octavian Sigler. Firefighters pulled the 26-year-old’s body to shore near the Ehime Maru memorial around 11 a.m. According to his siblings in Alabama,...
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