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Carrie Underwood Honored With Her Own Dedicated Day In Hawaii
Ahead of Carrie Underwood’s recent sold-out, two-night stand at Honolulu’s Blaisdell Arena on July 19 and 20, the country superstar was presented with an honor by the city’s mayor and the state’s governor. The Honorable Rick Blangiardi and Governor Josh Green both officially proclaimed July 18 as “Carrie Underwood Day” throughout the city and the entire state.
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 who have committed crimes and supports building a bigger Oahu jail...
Hawaiian-German Music Legend Tribute to Henry Berger
PLEASE JOIN US FOR A FREE CONCERT & LECTURE HONORING GERMANY’S GIFT TO HAWAIIAN MUSIC:. HENRY BERGER Sunday, August 4, 2024,5 PM to 7 PM — Kawaiahaʻo Church | 957 Punchbowl Street | Honolulu. On this day, we will celebrate the life and legacy of the “BANDMASTER...
Chain of Craters Road reopens to pedestrian, bicycles
HAWAII NATIONAL PARK, Hawaii (KHON2) — Chain of Craters Road in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park has been reopened for bicycles and pedestrians, the National Park Service announced Friday. The road remains closed to vehicles due to significant cracking and buckling between Hilina Pali Road intersection and Maunaulu parking lot. An inspection on Friday afternoon revealed […]
Suspicious object at Kalakaua Avenue homeless encampment not a threat, officials say
HONOLULU (Island News) -- A suspicious object found at a homeless encampment on Kalakaua Avenue in Honolulu has been deemed harmless, officials said. Honolulu Police officers were called in to investigate after the object found while city crews were conducting a major cleanup operation of the canal near S. King Street and Kalakaua Avenue.
Navy crews conduct ‘spill drill’ to prepare to wash Red Hill fuel tanks
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Navy crews conducted a spill drill on Monday as they prepared to pressure wash fuel tanks at Red Hill. Teams tested the emergency response to see if water and cleaning solutions were to be released unexpectedly. Pressure washing on two tanks is scheduled to begin in mid-August...
First tenants move into new temporary housing subdivision in Lahaina
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The first four tenants moved into the new temporary housing subdivision in Lahaina on Tuesday morning. The La’iku temporary housing subdivision is on Lahainaluna Road. The two bedrooms are rented for $1,000 and $750 a month. There is no income limit, and all forms of disaster...
2026 OT Kamo’i Huihui-White has plenty of options to choose from
Honolulu (Hawaii) St. Louis 2026 offensive lineman Kamo'i Huihui-White is the state's No. 2 prospect for his class, and he holds a dozen offers. The spring was particularly good for him, with Huihui-White, adding offers from Cal, SMU, Washington and Oregon. "Some of the offers standing out are Oregon, Washington,...
Schofield ‘Wolfhounds’ welcome Japanese orphans in 67-year tradition
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Four Japanese orphans arrived at Honolulu’s airport on Tuesday, continuing a longstanding tradition. For the next two weeks, the children, ages 11 to 12, will stay with designated military families and be immersed in local culture and activities across Oahu. This tradition began in 1957, when...
Big Island police seek missing 26-year-old woman
Big Island police are notifying the public of a missing woman who is considered to be under severe threat. Kendra Lynn Masang, 26, was last seen on July 22, 2024 on Opua Road in Pepeekeo. The 26-year-old is 4-foot-11 and approximately 125 pounds. Police did not provide a photo with...
Voter service centers open from July 29 to August 10
HONOLULU (KHON2) — It’s that time of the year. The 2024 Primary Election voting has commenced. Starting July 29 through August 10, voter service centers will be open to provide election services including voter registration and accessible in-person voting. New Hawaii voters needing to register for the 2024 Primary Election can register and vote in […]
Aloha Friday Weather - Gusty winds continue, partly cloudy, few showers
HONOLULU (Island News) -- A strong high pressure system north of the Hawaiian Islands will continue to produce breezy to locally windy trade winds across the region today with slight decreasing wind speed trends into the moderate to breezy range from Saturday to Sunday, and then wind speeds will decrease to moderate levels from Monday onward.
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