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Ex-Waiakea coach, Hawaii basketball star Alika Smith charged with theft by state attorney general
Former University of Hawaii basketball star guard and ex-Waiakea High basketball coach Alika Smith has been charged with second-degree theft for allegedly stealing money from team parents, the Hawaii Attorney General’s office announced Friday. Smith, 48, was arrested by the Hawaii Police Department on Thursday afternoon. According to the...
Navy rescues woman, daughter, pets from boat amid approaching hurricane
A 47-year-old woman, her daughter and their pets were rescued from a sailboat after a man died on the craft and distress flares were launched, officials said. Authorities were first notified of the situation when a distress alert was received by the Joint Rescue Coordination Center Honolulu at 12:33 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 24, as Hurricane Gilma approached the region. The vessel's position was about 925 miles east of Honolulu, Hawaii, according to a news release from the U.S. Coast Guard. An airplane crew was launched from the Coast Guard Air Station Barbers Point. The airplane found the 47-foot sailboat, named the...
Hawaii's latest tourism statistics a mishmash
(The Center Square) - Hawaii's tourism numbers from July signal improvement in some areas and a slight decline in others, according to statistics released Thursday by the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism. The number of visitors is down 1% from July 2023. But spending by tourists, when adjusted by inflation, is up 2.6% from last year at $207 billion. A year after the Maui wildfires, the island's arrival...
Ten football prospects in Hawaii, Northwest whose 2025 recruitments are worth tracking with Power Four teams
The majority of fall recruiting will be focused on maintaining a class, flipping prospects or laying a strong foundation while building the 2026 class, but there is room for seniors to prove that they are Power Four worthy despite classes being close to full. In some instances, the upcoming high school season will be the first chance for players to prove themselves to Power Four programs.
Wanted Suspect Tyler Legatasia in Police Custody After Cooperative Surrender in Honolulu
Following a public plea for assistance, Honolulu's CrimeStoppers and the local police department have announced the apprehension of one Tyler Legatasia, previously sought on a half-million-dollar arrest warrant for serious charges, including Reckless Endangering in the First Degree and the prohibited possession of firearms and ammunition by a previously convicted individual; this brings a media-covered manhunt to a close. Legatasia surrendered himself to authorities this past Wednesday at the Alapai Police Station.
2 Haiku residents critically injured following collision on Hana Highway
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Maui County officials said two Haiku residents were taken to the hospital in critical condition Thursday afternoon following a crash in Paia. Authorities said it happened just before 1:30 p.m. near the intersection of Hana Highway and Holomua Road. According to a preliminary investigation, police said a...
Free palace tours, performances offered as September marks Hawaiian History Month
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - September marks Hawaiian History Month — and to celebrate the University of Hawaii at Manoa is organizing events in honor of Queen Liliuokalani and Hawaii’s culture. Festivities kick off Sunday with a free concert at Kawaiahao Church with halau hula and choirs. It starts at...
Events happening this weekend on Oahu: August 30 - September 1
HONOLULU (Island News) – Celebrate the end of August with fun events planned all throughout Oahu this weekend!. Free Parking Flea Market - August 30, 5 p.m. - 10 p.m. Enjoy your Labor Day weekend with a fun-filled night browsing through local vintage finds, ono food, refreshing drinks, live music, and so much more. This event will be located at SALT At Our Kaka’ako’s The Barn.
Waialua Fresh – O’ahu’s North Shore, Hawaii, USA
Sustainable strategies triggering growth in egg farming and distribution. For quite some time, delivering the goods and services Hawaiians need has meant importing them from the mainland, which translates to a high per-product cost for residents. However, businesses in Hawaii are waking up to the fact that they could and...
Family honors late prof. with $50K to support UH’s Shidler Asian field study program
University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa Shidler College of Business Emeritus Professor K.K. Seo, a beloved and distinguished academic, and dedicated and esteemed professor, has recently died. In honor of Seo’s memory and in support of future generations of students, the Seo family, along with the McQuiston and Hong...
HI Now Daily (August 28, 2024)
HONOLULU (HI Now) - On today’s episode of HI Now Daily, we’ll take five ingredients to make a comfort food that will warm your soul. Plus, we’ll show you how to sign up for cosmic golf – Hawaiʻi’s first glow in the dark driving range.
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