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Hawaii Contractors Are Still Big Contributors To Political Campaigns, Thanks To Loopholes In State Law
People tied to Royal Contracting, which has won city contracts in the past, have donated more than $40,000 to Blangiardi’s campaign. (David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024) Executive officers and employees of government contractors along with their family members donated more than $170,000 to local campaigns between January and the end of June, a Civil Beat review of campaign finance data found.
Unattended death investigation launched after body found in Waipahu
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Honolulu police confirmed an unattended death investigation is underway following the discovery of a body in Waipahu. Thursday afternoon, emergency crews were called to an area near 94-000 Farrington Highway. Exact details surrounding the discovery are under investigation, however HNN crews at the scene saw first responders...
2026 DL Ejay Tapeni has half-dozen offers already in
Mililani (Hawaii) 2026 defensive lineman Ejay Tapeni was one of our favorite players at both the Under Armour Next Maui Camp and the Warriors 4 Youth Summer Showcase. And he's got a half-dozen offers under his belt already. Tapeni holds offers from hometown Hawaii, Oregon State, San Diego State, UNLV...
‘I believed it before I could see it’: UH’s Taylor leaned on faith to return to the field
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The University of Hawaii football team brings back a handful of production on both sides of the ball. However, the return of linebacker Logan Taylor from injury is the most impactful on and off the field. “I believed it before I could see it and now I’m...
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. A special ceremony was held, and Underwood was presented with proclamations recognizing the country singer for her “incredible career achievements, significant cultural and societal contributions, and her first-ever performances in Hawaii.” She is the first country star to receive such an honor from the state of Hawaii. In an Instagram reel capturing the special moments from throughout the ceremony, Underwood captioned her post, “Thank you so much Hawaii! Yesterday was truly special and a day I’ll never forget!” (Holler)
MFD gets 80% containment on brush fire near Waiehu, voluntary evacuation order lifted
KAHULUI, Hawai'i -- Voluntary evacuations have been lifted on Maui as firefighters battling a brush fire near Waiehu have now gotten 80% containment on the blaze. The brush fire broke out in macadamia nut fields along Kahekili Highway just after 2 a.m. Road closures were implemented at Wai'ehu Beach Road and Maka'ala Drive. All roads were re-opened around 10:30 a.m.
Boy, 9, riding e-bike seriously injured after being struck by car in Wahiawa
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A 9-year-old boy was seriously injured Wednesday after being struck by a car in Wahiawa, Honolulu Emergency Medical Services said. It happened around 1:15 p.m. near Makaweo Avenue and Manua Street. EMS said the boy was riding an e-bike when the car hit him. They added that...
Candidate Q&A: Honolulu City Council District 5 — Brendan Schultz
Editor’s note: For Hawaii’s Aug. 10 Primary 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 Brendan Schultz, candidate for Honolulu City Council District 5, which includes Palolo Valley,...
Thousands of Oahu hotel workers could walk off the job as strike vote looms
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Hotel workers on Oahu are moving closer to a possible strike while the hotel industry continues to adjust to post-pandemic market forces and impacts of the Maui wildfires. Nearly 5,000 hotel workers at some of Waikiki’s biggest hotels, such as Hilton Hawaiian Village and Sheraton Waikiki, could...
HPD searching for driver in hit-and-run crash that left pedestrian seriously injured
HALEIWA (HawaiiNewsNow) - HPD is searching for the driver involved in a hit-and-run crash that left a 27-year-old female pedestrian in serious condition Wednesday night. The crash happened just before 7:40 p.m. on Kamehameha Highway in the Haleiwa area. HPD said the driver was traveling northbound on the highway when...
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