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Family honors late prof. with $50K to support UH’s Shidler Asian field study program
University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa Shidler College of Business Emeritus Professor K.K. Seo, a beloved and distinguished academic, and dedicated and esteemed professor, has recently died. In honor of Seo’s memory and in support of future generations of students, the Seo family, along with the McQuiston and Hong...
HI Now Daily (August 28, 2024)
HONOLULU (HI Now) - On today’s episode of HI Now Daily, we’ll take five ingredients to make a comfort food that will warm your soul. Plus, we’ll show you how to sign up for cosmic golf – Hawaiʻi’s first glow in the dark driving range.
Documentary film ‘Paper Chase’ to screen Sept. 14 at Maui’s Nisei Veterans Memorial Center
“Paper Chase,” a documentary film that delves into the history of Japanese-American news media, will be screened at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, at the Nisei Veterans Memorial Center. The screening is free of charge. Doors open at 1 p.m. Seating is limited. For reservations, call 808-244-6862 by 4...
Award-Winning Cuisine at The Kahala Hotel & Resort
The Kahala Hotel & Resort is thrilled to announce that Hoku’s and Plumeria Beach House have been selected to receive a 2024 Hale ʻĀina Award by the readers of HONOLULU Magazine! These awards highlight its unwavering commitment to providing unparalleled luxury and exceptional service to guests. To...
Greenpeace flagship in Honolulu after 5-week investigation of North Pacific Ocean
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Investigating longline fishing practices in the northern Pacific Ocean has been the mission of “The Rainbow Warrior” for the past five weeks. Greenpeace’s flagship is moored in Honolulu Harbor for now as it continues it’s “One Ocean, One Earth” tour. ”We...
Rotary District 5000 hosts Maui fire disaster recovery update, Aug. 31
The Rotary District 5000, consisting of 53 Rotary clubs spread across four islands, hosts a Maui fire disaster recovery update via Zoom at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 31. Organizers will share inspiring stories of the three Lahaina Rotary clubs and their journey since the fires last year, including impactful projects that provided disaster relief and aided in the recovery of the community.
25th Annual Queen LiliʻUokalani Festival Taking Place in September
The He Haliʻa Aloha No Liliʻuokalani Festival will be held in Hilo’s Liliʻuokalani Gardens Park on Saturday, Sept. 7, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. . The festival, which celebrates the Queen’s birthday and pays tribute to the historical significance of Lili‘uokalani Gardens, will include music, hula, arts, crafts, food, demonstrations, children’s games, and cultural activities. Hundreds of dancers will perform a mass hula as floral blossoms are dropped from a helicopter provided by the Hawaiʻi County Fire Department. Darlene Ahuna, Taishoji Taiko, Just Us Band, and Ben Kaili & Kanakapila will provide entertainment throughout the day.
Weekend Island Weather - Remnants of Gilma move away with lingering moisture
HONOLULU (Island News) -- Weekend weather calls for humid start with scattered showers as the remnants of Gilma move away from the islands. Overnight, cloudy skies with passing showers. Lows in the lower 70s. Saturday will be partly sunny windward and partly cloudy leeward. Expect Highs in the low 80s...
Assets School receives $1.25M donation to provide financial aid to students
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A $1.25 million grant has been gifted to Assets School in Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. It’s the largest donation in school history. The money will go to a scholarship fund to provide financial aid to students from kindergarten through 8th grade. It was possible thanks to...
Welcome to Sauna Island: Gilma, Hector no longer threats, but muggy times ahead for most of Labor Day Weekend
Enjoy basking in a sauna? Welcome to Sauna Island. It was still 78 degrees at 7:48 p.m. Thursday night in Hilo. With a dew point of 76 degrees and relative humidity of 93%, it felt like it was still 81 degrees. Needless to say, the air over the Big Island...
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