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UH researchers list opportunities to diversify Hawai'i's economy
MAUI, Hawai'i (Island News) -- Economists with the University of Hawai'i released a new report Monday indicating ways to potentially shift Hawai'i's economy away from its dependence on tourism. One of the main takeaways from the study, published by the University of Hawai'i Economic Research Organization, was that it identified...
Red light cameras to enforce speed limit starting January
HONOLULU (KHON2) — Red light cameras will soon enforce the speed limit. A new bill recently signed into law will cite violators if caught. Starting January 2025, drivers should check their speeds around red-light cameras. They will receive a warning if those cameras catch them going over the speed limit. In February, speeding violations will get you a citation in the mail.
A devastating blow to the reef ecosystem at Kewalo Basin in Honolulu
HONOLULU (Island News) -- A vessel's anchor has caused significant damage to a coral reef off of Kewalo Basin in Honolulu. The Ocean Alliance Project is investigating the full extent of the destruction that has dealt a severe blow to the reef ecosystem. Dylan Brown from the Ocean Alliance Project...
USS Missouri exhibit shares wartime era through the eyes of local residents
Dorinda Nicholson was 6 years old and living on the Pearl City Peninsula when Japanese bombers attacked Pearl Harbor in 1941. She still has vivid memories. The octogenarian was back in Honolulu to help open a new exhibit at the USS Battleship Missouri Memorial. Her story is the basis for “Life After Infamy: The Resilience of the Aloha Spirit in Wartime Hawaii.”
New Turf Coming to Les Murakami Stadium in 2025
After years of anticipation and multiple delays, the University of Hawaii baseball program will receive a new playing surface at Les Murakami Stadium in 2025. Rainbow Warriors Head Coach Rich Hill announced that the long-awaited turf replacement has been officially green-lit. The current 16-year-old surface will be replaced with an all-artificial turf, including the pitcher’s mound, set to begin in October with completion targeted for January. This upgrade will give the stadium a new look, featuring a darker infield and UH branding in centerfield.
Free training: Media, film, esports, more
Hawaiʻi residents are invited to sharpen high-demand creative industry skills through free courses by the University of Hawaiʻi Community Colleges’ Good Jobs Hawaiʻi initiative in collaboration with Hawaiʻi State Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT)’s Creative Industries Division. The free classes start...
Nā Pua O Hawaiʻi Art Show to Celebrate Youth at Harbors Vintage Beretania
On July 6th, Harbors Vintage Beretania will host “Nā Pua O Hawaiʻi,” a solo art show by Riley Nakamura celebrating the youth and children of Hawaiʻi through a night of paintings, food, and music. Riley Nakamura, AKA Unko Riley, joined Living808 to share about this weekend’s upcoming event.
Woman suffers severe burns after car bursts into flames after crash in Maili
MAILI, Hawaii (Island News) -- A woman suffered serious burn injuries following a car crash on Paakea Road in Maili, Tuesday afternoon. The crash happened around 2 p.m. According to Honolulu Emergency Medical Services (EMS), the victim – a woman in her 30s – was driving on Paakea Road when she crashed into a power pole, causing her car to burst into flames.
Honoring Andayas: Decades of Southeast Asian scholarship at UH Mānoa
Loved ones, colleagues, and students gathered at the University of Hawaiʻi College Hill president’s house on May 3 to celebrate the retirement of Barbara and Leonard Andaya, two esteemed Asian studies and history professors at UH Mānoa. Known for their exemplary research, the couple has been a powerhouse in Southeast Asian studies, writing extensively on the history of Indonesia and Malaysia for many decades. Leonard started his career at UH Mānoa in 1993, and Barbara followed in 1994.
Medical school welcomes Dean Sam Shomaker
The University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa John A. Burns School of Medicine (JABSOM) welcomed Sam Shomaker as its sixth dean on July 1. Shomaker is a 1986 JABSOM graduate and former vice dean from 2000 to 2005 and interim dean from 2005 to 2006. He returns to the UH medical school after leading the Austin campus for the University of Texas Medical Branch and the Texas A&M Health Science Center.
Honolulu mayor signs law limiting gifts over $50 for city employees
Honolulu city employees, lawmakers and board members can no longer receive gifts worth over $50. Previously, gifts under $200 were allowed. Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi hoped that lowering the limit would give the public more confidence in the government. " I cringe every time I hear people talk about corrupt politicians....
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