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On Hawaii Island, government and citizens are joining forces to better prepare for wildfires
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - In the year since the Lahaina wildfire disaster, the head of Hawaii County’s Civil Defense Agency says he’s implemented additional training for emergency management staff with a focus on messaging and the use of the public alert warning system. Additionally, the Hawaii County Fire Department...
Prominent Hawaii economist apologizes for obscene gesture during short-term rentals hearing
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - An influential Hawaii economist is apologizing for an obscene gesture he made during an emotional hearing about vacation rentals. Paul Brewbaker says he sorry he made the gesture and the man he aimed the gesture toward says he was not offended. Brewbaker was a longtime Bank of...
Shark warning signs posted at Makaha Beach after shark sighting
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Shark warning signs have been posted at Makaha Beach on Tuesday after reports of a shark sighting, according to Honolulu Ocean Saftey. Ocean safety officials say a nonaggressive eight to 10-foot shark was observed swimming in the area. Beachgoers are advised to remain vigilant and check in...
Prosecutors charge suspect in deadly Kona hit-and-run
KONA (HawaiiNewsNow) - A Kailua-Kona man is charged with negligent homicide for a deadly hit and run in Kona early Monday morning. Police say Garret Duran, 34, fled on foot after he hit a 38-year-old man on Queen Kaahumanu Highway around 4 a.m. He’s also charged with accident involving injury...
Hope Services opens new respite house for unsheltered in Hilo
Hope Services Hawaii has a number of new projects underway on the Big Island, addressing the needs of the unhoused. Hope Services opens new respite house for unsheltered in Hilo. Hope Services Hawaii has a number of new projects underway on the Big Island, addressing the needs of the unhoused.
School supply costs hitting families hard
HONOLULU (KHON2) — Parents and teachers are once again checking off items on those school supply lists, and the costs are hitting hard for some families. Parents say its normal to spend a couple hundred dollars, especially if you shop for multiple kids. “I got everything for 50 bucks for our kids and now it’s […]
UH medical school hopes recognition, attracts more local students
HONOLULU (KHON2) — Hawaii is short on about 700 doctors. Healthcare officials realize closing that gap is a long-term project. They say it will take a team effort among the UH medical school, lawmakers and future healthcare workers. They got a little boost Tuesday. These 77 young adults could be Hawaii’s future doctors. They are […]
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