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Maui brush fire that forced evacuations in Wailuku had at least six ignition points; MFD investigating cause
WAILUKU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The Maui Fire Department says a brushfire that forced mandatory evacuations in Wailuku on Monday had at least six different ignition locations. MFD has not yet said if investigators believe this may have been arson or are classifying the case as suspicious. The blaze scorched 4 acres...
Halekulani hires new executive pastry chef Nassim Bounoua
HONOLULU (Island News) - Waikiki luxury hotel Halekulani has a new Executive Pastry Chef, Nassim Bounoua, who brings over 15 years of global culinary expertise. “We are thrilled to welcome Chef Nassim Bounoua to our renowned Food & Beverage team,” said Davide Barnes, General Manager of Halekulani. “His appointment marks an exciting new chapter in Halekulani’s culinary journey, and we look forward to seeing his talents flourish in collaboration with our esteemed food & beverage team.”
‘Midsummer Night’s Gleam’ returns to Foster Botanical Garden in Honolulu
HONOLULU (KHON2) — The Honolulu Department of Parks and Recreation’s Honolulu Botanical Gardens announced the return of Midsummer Night’s Gleam at Foster Botanical Garden on Saturday, July 20. The botanical garden will host a variety of family-friendly activities and performances, and showcase thousands of light displays. The event will start at 3 p.m. and ends […]
$6.5M boost for cyberinfrastructure capacity, training in the Pacific
A University of Hawaiʻi project to enhance cyberinfrastructure adoption, capacity and training in the Pacific region earned a 5-year, $6.5 million grant from the National Science Foundation. Cyberinfrastructure refers to the integrated computing systems, data storage and management facilities, advanced instruments, visualization environments and the people who operate and...
54-year-old woman dead amid possible drowning incident off Ali’i Drive
KAILUA-KONA, Hawaii (Island News) – A 54-year-old woman is dead after being pulled from the waters near Ali’i Drive on Sunday evening, July 21, 2024. At approximately 5:54 p.m. Kona Patrol Officers along with the Hawaii Fire Department responded to the 75-5600 block of Ali’i Drive in Kailua-Kona for a report of a possible drowning.
Maui Council’s housing bills setting example for whole state
When it comes to promoting housing growth, some of the most important work takes place at the county level. That’s why my colleagues and I at the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii have been deeply involved in advocating housing reform at both the state and county levels. Year-round, we work...
Big Island police seek endangered missing 28-year-old man
Big Island police are asking the public if anyone has seen a missing man who is considered endangered. Anthony Moniz III was last contacted at 2:30 p.m. today. The 28-year-old is 5-foot-11, 160 lbs., with brown eyes and black hair. Anyone who has any information about Moniz’s whereabouts should call...
EMS: Hiker rescued after falling from ledge on popular Makiki hiking trail
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A hiker has been rescued after falling from a 40-foot ledge on a popular Makiki hiking trail on Sunday, Honolulu EMS said. The incident happened just after 9:30 a.m. at Makiki Valley Trail. Officials began with a search on foot and then secured a landing zone nearby...
‘Once in a lifetime experience’: Whale shark spotted in Waikiki
WAIKIKI (KHON2) — Several boat tour operators had the ultimate experience on Friday after seeing a juvenile whale shark off Waikiki. Kasia Gasior works on Living Ocean Tours and said one of her co-workers first spotted the huge fish. “I didn’t see a dorsal fin come up, so I was like okay is it a […]
Hawaii-based K-Pop group, Crossing Rain, announces a farewell performance
HONOLULU (Island News) - Crossing Rain, a Hawaii-based K-Pop (Korean pop) musical group, announced on Instagram Saturday, that they will disband. Citing issues with the group's former management team, they said in a video, they had no choice "but to resign our activities as Crossing Rain". The post further explained...
Stronger winds linger in the forecast
HONOLULU (KHON2) – High pressure system far north of the state will continue to drive trade winds to the region for much of the week. A trough south of the high has been hampering some of the stronger trades from reaching the islands, but that trough is expected to weaken and move to the west […]
HFD responds to early morning house fire in Aiea
HONOLULU (KHON2) — The Honolulu Fire Department responded to a 911 call early Saturday morning reporting a house fire near 98-873 Hapuu Street. The call came in at 3:21 a.m., prompting nine HFD units staffed with approximately 34 personnel to rush to the scene. The first unit arrived at 3:28 a.m. and encountered a one-level […]
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