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Hawaii's visitor count, expenditures declined in June
(The Center Square) - Fewer people visited Hawaii in June of 2024 than in the previous year, according to the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism. "Overall travel to the Hawaiian Islands was soft for June with total visitors by air decreasing slightly by 1.5 percent from June 2023," said DBEDT Director James Kunane Tokioka. "Domestic visitors arriving by air decreased by 3 percent, while international visitors arriving by air increased by 8.2 percent compared to the same month a year ago." ...
UH study says Native Hawaiians age faster than other ethnic groups
A new study from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa found that Native Hawaiians have higher rates of biological aging than white and Japanese populations in the state. Researchers say that underlying health conditions and socioeconomic status are associated with accelerated aging among Native Hawaiians. Alika Maunakea, the...
Get rid of household hazardous waste in August
Hawai‘i County will host free household hazardous waste collection events in Hilo and Kona in August. The first collection will take place Saturday at the Afook-Chinen Civic Auditorium parking lot, located at 323 Manono St. in Hilo. Residents are asked to enter the parking lot via Kuawa Street. The...
Sending a warm farewell to José A. Fajardo
July 31, 2024 marks José A. Fajardo's last day as HPR's President and General Manager. Since the start of his tenure in 2016, José has led the station to new heights, including:. HPR's "program re-alignment," optimizing our program schedules on HPR-1 and HPR-2 The expansion of our statewide...
Final draft of Hawaiʻi County General Plan 2045 available for public review, comment
The final recommended draft of a comprehensive long-term plan to guide the physical, economic, environmental and sociocultural development of Hawaiʻi County during the next 25 years is complete, and the public has the opportunity to continue helping shape the Big Island’s future. Copies of the county’s final recommended...
Pacific Palisades residents fear single road, broken siren hinder fire evacuation
This week, HPR reporters Ashley Mizuo and Savannah Harriman-Pote will be exploring how different communities in Hawaiʻi are identifying shortcomings and finding solutions to their wildfire vulnerability. For context, read part one and part two. There is only one winding road that connects Oʻahu’s Pacific Palisades neighborhood to the...
Maui firefighters battling brush fire near Piilani Highway in Kihei
KIHEI, Hawaii (Island News) – Firefighters on Maui are responding to a brush fire that flared up along the Piilani Highway near Kihei, Wednesday afternoon. The fire has burned approximately five acres of land in a vacant lot just south of Ohukai Road. The fire is burning toward Piilani Highway, official said.
A sneak peek of Washington Middle School's new professional recording studio
The Conversation got a sneak peek of a state-of-the-art recording studio opening on Oʻahu. You may be surprised it's at a public middle school campus. The studio has been eight years in the making at Washington Middle School, which serves a lower-income community in the McCully area. Principal Michael...
Oahu residents asked to conserve electricity, water amid anticipated power outages
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Hawaiian Electric officials are alerting their customers on Oahu to prepare for potential rolling blackouts over the next three days. This is also prompting the Board of Water Supply to ask customers to conserve water. The power outages could begin around 10 p.m. Wednesday in select areas....
Amazon holds grand opening at new delivery station on Sand Island
HONOLULU (Island News) -- Amazon is opening a new delivery station in Hawaii -- right here in Honolulu. The station is called DHi2 and it's scheduled to open on August 6, but the grand opening took place Wednesday morning with Gov. Josh Green and Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi attending as speakers.
Woman arrested for attempted murder after intentionally trying to runover another woman in Waipahu
WAIPAHU, Hawaii (Island News) -- A 33-year-old woman is facing an attempted order charge after Honolulu Police say she tried to intentionally run over another woman in Waipahu, Tuesday night. The incident happened around 7:15 p.m. near the intersection of Kamiki Street and Anoiki Street. Details about led up to...
EMS: Traffic light falls onto bicyclist, causing serious injuries
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A bicyclist remains hospitalized in serious condition following a crash in the Keeaumoku area Wednesday morning, Honolulu EMS said. It happened around 8 a.m. at the intersection of Keeaumoku Street and S. Beretania Street. EMS said a driver plowed into a traffic light which subsequently fell onto...
Hawaii lands QB Jarret Nielsen
Long Beach (Calif.) Jordan quarterback Jarret Nielsen is headed to the Aloha State. Nielsen, a two-sport standout, also a high-level baseball player, committed to Hawaii this afternoon. WHAT JARRET NIELSEN SAYS ABOUT HAWAII. "Hawaii has always felt like home. My mom was born and raised on Oahu before they moved...
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: Aug. 1–7, 2024
Sunday, Aug. 4, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. This weekend, foodie families will learn to cook kid-friendly snacks, get tips from the pros and cheer on junior chef competitors at this Hawai‘i Food & Wine Festival event dedicated to keiki. Take selfies with celebrities Duff Goldman, Jet Tila and Netflix Is It Cake? star Justin Salinas, plus make your own li hing gummy creations with chef Roy Yamaguchi.
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