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People Moves: Karasaki and Grossi Leave Aon to Run New Alliant Insurance Services Honolulu Office
Alliant Insurance Services, headquartered in Irvine, California, opened an office in Honolulu, the firm’s second location in Hawaii. Chad Karasaki, managing director, will lead the Honolulu office. Before joining Alliant, Karasaki most recently served as chairman, CEO and resident managing director at Aon Risk Services, Inc. of Hawaii. Michael...
Late Abel Simeona Lui Honored With Hawaiian Kingdom Patriot Award
HONOLULU - The Koani Foundation's 12th annual Hawaiian Kingdom Patriot Awards are given on Lā Hoʻihoʻi Ea, Hawaiian Sovereignty Restoration Day. (BIVN) – The late Abel Simeona Lui is one of two individuals honored with the Koani Foundation’s twelfth annual Hawaiian Kingdom Patriot Awards. Lui...
Image of the Week: Olympic volleyball
This week’s UH News Image of the Week is University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa Men’s Volleyball alumnus Taylor Averill, who is repping his alma mater and competing for Team USA at the Paris Olympics. From the UH Men’s Volleyball Instagram, “Representing @HawaiiAthletics and @uhmanoa on the...
HI Now Daily (July 29, 2024)
HONOLULU (HI Now) - On today’s episode of HI Now Daily, we’re live on Maui to learn more about Hawaii Hotel Alliance’s commitment to service, education and culture through Hoʻokipa Hawaii. Plus, we’re treated to an in-studio performance by Nā Hōkū Hanohano nominee Tiffa Garza. Mahalo for watching!
Hoapili Teacher Pathways: Offering free courses for aspiring teachers in Fall 2024
Hoapili Teacher Pathways is launching a new initiative aimed at graduating seniors and individuals aspiring to become teachers. This fall, students can take free courses designed to bridge them to teacher licensure programs, helping to meet the increasing demand for qualified educators. Key program features for students include:. Free Online...
Celebrate in Style: Olive Garden Now Taking Reservations for All Types of Gatherings
Honolulu (KHON2) – Olive Garden offers reservations for those looking to celebrate big. Olive Garden was founded in Florida and has grown to over 900+ locations in the US and International. It’s never-ending crave-able abundant Italian food. All entrees include never ending soup or salad and breadsticks. “You...
Nearly 600 Lahaina residents take Remembrance Rides, signaling start of Kuhinia Maui events one year after wildfires
During community-inspired, County of Maui-supported tours called Remembrance Rides, nearly 600 Lahaina residents last weekend revisited their beloved Lahaina town for the first time since the devastating wildfires. The Remembrance Rides signaled the start of Kuhinia Maui, County-supported gatherings for residents that mark one year after the Aug. 8, 2023, wildfires.
Aging Well: actor James Hong is 95 and just hitting his stride
HONOLULU (Island News) - Hollywood icon James Hong has a career that spans decades and nearly 700 roles. The actor/ producer/ writer turned 95 this year and seems unstoppable. Hong said acting is his elixir for Aging Well. Hong is in two movies that came out this year. Kung Fu...
“Lahaina Ondo” bon dance song honoring Lahaina community to be released
“Lahaina Ondo” is a new bon dance song that honors the Lahaina community by recalling fond summertime memories of everyday life in Lahaina. It is set to be released on all digital platforms Aug. 8 together with a music video. The song and dance will be presented to the Lahaina community and performed publicly for the first time at the special Aug. 10 Lahaina Bon Dance at the Lahaina Cannery Mall.
From Moon dust to Antarctica: UH machinist approaches 60 years of service
In an era of frequent job-hopping, Roy Tom stands out as a beacon of dedication and longevity. For 57 years, Tom has been the steady hand behind the scenes at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa’s Department of Physics and Astronomy in the College of Natural Sciences, crafting the tools that enable scientific discovery.
UH Football’s Kona Moore overcomes adversities
The second week of Hawaii football training camp began Tuesday morning in Manoa, bringing the Rainbow Warriors another step closer to their 2024 season kickoff. The Rainbow Warriors will open their schedule on August 24 against Delaware State. This year’s training camp roster boasts a strong presence of homegrown talent, with 52 players listing Hawaii […]
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