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ULOHA Expands to Kailua: Grand Opening Set for September 1st
Kailua, HI – ULOHA, Hawaii’s go-to store for hiking and outdoor adventures, is expanding its presence with the opening of a second location at the Kailua Town Center. Known for its extensive range of gear and apparel tailored for Hawaiian adventures, ULOHA first made waves in the outdoor community when it opened its flagship store in Kakaako in August 2017. Now, the store is bringing its unique brand of “Lots of Aloha” to Kailua, responding to strong customer demand.
MHS Football Embarks on A New Challenge
Practice for the Molokai Farmers’ football team borders on exuberant. The air is punctuated by the sharp voices of coaches, music to which the players subtly head nod, and a palpable excitement at what is a new and present challenge: 11-man football. Since 2010, Molokai High School (MHS) has dominated the eight-player Maui Interscholastic League (MIL), winning seven straight titles. Now, the Farmers and Head Coach Mike Kahale are focusing on conquering 11-man and the opportunity to compete for a Division II state championship.
UH alumni: Kelly Valdez, Four Seasons Seattle director of food and beverage
Meet Kelly Valdez (BS ‘12, UH Mānoa), director of food and beverage at Four Seasons Hotel and Residence Seattle. She is a graduate of the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa Travel Industry Management School. “Originally, I was going to school at San Diego State studying business,...
Candidate Q&A: Maui County Council Kahului District — Carol Lee Kamekona
Editor’s note: For Hawaii’s Nov. 5 General Election, Civil Beat asked candidates to answer some questions about where they stand on various issues and what their priorities will be if elected. The following came from Carol Lee Kamekona, candidate for Maui County Council Kahului District. The other candidate...
Candidate Q&A: Kauai County Council — Abe Apilado Jr.
Editor’s note: For Hawaii’s Nov. 5 General Election, Civil Beat asked candidates to answer some questions about where they stand on various issues and what their priorities will be if elected. The following came from Abe Apilado Jr., candidate for Kauai County Council. The other candidates for seven...
New ‘Road’ into the Ala Wai
In the early-1900s, Lucius Pinkham, then President of the Territorial Board of Health and later Governor, developed the idea of constructing a drainage canal to drain the wetlands, which he considered “unsanitary.” This called for the construction of a canal to reclaim the marshland. The Waikīkī Reclamation District...
Gina Young Wants To ‘Fix The System’ If Confirmed As East Maui Water Board Director
Gina Young has a few more hurdles to clear but is on track to become the East Maui Water Authority’s first executive director, charged with negotiating the public acquisition of long-term water leases that have been privately held since the plantation era. She received unanimous support by the board...
Anchorage’s Mai Mateaki scores twice to power Air Force’s 3-0 win at Hawaii
When she was in high school, former Dimond soccer star Mai Mateaki carved out a reputation for being a great scorer. In her third college game Thursday for the Air Force Academy, she carved up the Hawaii defense. Some things never change. The freshman from Anchorage bagged her first two...
‘Many of our residents never had to navigate this process before.’ | Maui webinar hosted for Lahaina homeowners impacted by the fire
Maui held a webinar for homeowners affected by last year’s fires. Topics of discussion included expedited permitting for homes outside of the burn zone and an upcoming rebuild checklist and toolkit. Tags. Localnow. Recovery officials to host webinar for Lahaina homeowners. The agenda for Thursday's meeting included expedited permitting...
Punahou 2 falls to #14 Iolani 49-14 on the Road.
Eddie Hamada Field—In a rainy contest along the Ala Wai, Punahou 2 couldn’t stay afloat. The Iolani Raiders outlasted the Punahou Buff ‘n Blue Varsity 2 team in a game that had a close start but quickly turned into a dominant performance by the Raiders. Both teams came out swinging, trading early touchdowns to leave the game tied at 14-14 in the early second quarter.
Honolulu City Auditor Resigns Nearly Halfway Through Her 6-Year Term
The head of the Honolulu office charged with providing accountability for city institutions is stepping down Friday, nearly three years after assuming the role. Arushi Kumar, who was appointed to a six-year term in October 2021, said she is moving back to Seattle, citing “changing personal circumstances and family commitments.”
Honolulu Hale lit in purple for International Overdose Awareness Day
HONOLULU — The color purple will illuminate Honolulu Hale from sunset on Aug. 31 to sunrise on Sept. 1 per the request of Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi in recognition of International Overdose Awareness Day. The annual event raises awareness about the impact of drug overdoses and to remember the...
No. 12 Volleyball Downs Nanooks, Completes Alaska Sweep
HONOLULU – The Chaminade University women's volleyball team made it a Thursday clean sweep of the Alaska universities after a 25-18, 20-25, 25-16, 25-15 win over the University of Alaska at McCabe Gymnasium. Just a few short hours after dispatching the University of Alaska Anchorage earlier in the afternoon,...
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