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Iolani School unveils 3D fly-through of new $10M student center
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Iolani School on Wednesday unveiled a 3D fly-through of its new $10 million student center. Construction is now underway on the new 60,000-square-foot, three-story Arrillaga Student Center. The facility will feature amenities such as 16 new classrooms, outdoor covered dining space, a campus store, a health wellness...
Hawaiʻi has a medical malpractice problem
HONOLULU (KHON2) — A recent study revealed that Hawaiʻi has the fourth-highest rate of medical malpractice in the United States. This means that Hawaiʻi has a significant number of medical malpractice incidents compared to other states. Let’s dive into what this means and how it affects the...
Events happening on Oahu this weekend: July 26 - July 28
HONOLULU (Island News) – It’s finally the weekend! Don’t miss out on all of the fun events planned for this weekend on Oahu. Take a look at what’s going on near you!. Oahu Foodies Feastival - July 26, 4 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Enjoy a wide...
‘How Sweet It Is’ brings life to history of sugar industry this month at Makawao Cemetery
History buffs will have an opportunity to see portrayals of sugar barons from the 19th- and early 20th-century Hawai‘i in performances of “How Sweet It Is” at the July 27-28 debut of “Makawao Cemetery Theatre.”. The performances are sponsored by the Hawaiian Mission Houses Historic Site...
Hawai'i Democrats shift convention support to Kamala Harris
The Democratic Party of Hawaiʻi announced their delegation's support shift from President Joe Biden to Vice President Kamala Harris for the upcoming Democratic National Convention in Chicago. According to the party chair, the decision was unanimous among Biden delegates.
House Candidates In McCully And Moiliili Offer Sharply Contrasting Ideas On Homelessness
Homelessness is the top campaign issue for the candidates vying to represent McCully and Moiliili in the House District 23 open primary. But the two top Democrats present very different solutions. Ikaika Olds wants tougher sentences for homeless people and supports building a bigger Oahu jail that could house them....
16-year-old arrested on Oahu in connection with fatal shooting in Colorado
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A 16-year-old wanted for murder and other crimes in Colorado was arrested this week in Windward Oahu on an extradition warrant, Honolulu police said. The teen’s identity is not being released because he is a juvenile. HPD’s Criminal Investigation Division was asked to assist the Department...
Japanese Chamber of Commerce preps for upcoming inauguration
"This year’s theme is 'Revitalize with Relevance: Building Resilience.' It emphasizes our commitment to continual improvement, staying relevant in a dynamic environment, and fostering resilience in the face of challenges."
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: July 25–31, 2024
Cheer on the next generation of hula dancers at this prestigious annual contest exclusively for pint-sized competitors aged 6–12 years old. Similar to the Merrie Monarch Festival format, watch performances for Kahiko and ‘Auana categories as well as individual Miss and Master Keiki Hula awards. Plus, enjoy a vendor village at the Exhibition Hall with a craft and fashion fair, a display of historic Hawaiian memorabilia and an entertainment stage.
HAWAII FOOTBALL PRESEASON NOTES & PRONUNCIATION GUIDE
Head coach Timmy Chang begins his third season at his alma mater, where he has compiled an 8-18 career mark and 5-11 in Mountain West play. UH will play a 12-game schedule for the first time since 2017 (not counting 2020 COVID season). Five opponents played in bowl games last season and the Warriors will play the Mountain West’s last three champions – Boise State (2023), Fresno State (2022), and Utah State (2021).
Dredging Underway at Honolulu Harbor
Maintenance dredging is currently underway at the Honolulu Harbor, located on the southern coast of the island of O‘ahu, by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Honolulu District. This is the third maintenance dredging project that the Corps has undertaken this year in Hawai‘i. Honolulu Harbor is the...
Italy's oldest naval vessel, the Amerigo Vespucci, docks in Honolulu for public tours
HONOLULU — Described as “the most beautiful ship in the world,” the Italian Navy’s most senior vessel, Amerigo Vespucci, will dock at Pier 9 at Honolulu Harbor for four days and the Italian Navy invites the public for free tours, July 25-28. The nearly 100-year-old sailing ship is currently on its second circumnavigation of the globe that began in 2023 and will continue through 2025. With 93 years of service under its belt, the ship will be at sea for 20 months and visit 36 ports in 32 countries.
Truckloads of trash are hauled away in Makiki Stream cleanup
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A group of homeless people has been using a section of Makiki Stream for shelter at the corner of South King Street and Kalakaua Avenue. That area was the target for a major cleanup by the city Thursday. Bicycles, shopping carts, mattresses -- and bagloads of rubbish.
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