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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.
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...
Maui’s Reagan James Miles wins boys 15-18 division of the HSJGA 2024 Oʻahu Junior Championship
Mauiʻs Reagan James Miles of Kīhei won the Boys 15-18 division of the 2024 Oʻahu Junior Championship held this week on Oʻahu. The Hawaiʻi State Junior Golf Association and First Tee – Hawaiʻi conducted the 2024 Oʻahu Junior Championship at 360 Ewa Beach Country Club on July 22-24. The event was 36 holes (two days) for ages 7-12, and 54 holes (three days) for ages 13-18.
Chain of Craters Road reopens to pedestrians, bicycles
Chain of Craters Road in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park has reopened to bicycles and pedestrians but remains closed to vehicles due to significant cracks on the road between Hilina Pali Road intersection and the Maunaulu parking lot. The cracks likely formed due to the intrusion of magma into the...
Miske must forfeit millions in assets; sentencing set for Nov. 26
After a 99-day jury trial, a federal jury found Michael J. Miske, Jr., 50, of Kailua, Oʻahu, guilty of racketeering conspiracy, murder, and 11 other felony charges on July 18, 2024. On Wednesday, the court determined that as a result of Miske’s conviction of the racketeering conspiracy, he should forfeit a variety of assets to the federal government. Sentencing is scheduled for Nov. 26, 2024. The case was heard before Chief United States District Judge Derrick K. Watson.
Florida Housing Market Dip: Multiple Cities Experience Significant Resale Value Drop
MJP – According to a recent report from ATTOM, three out of the five urban areas that experienced the largest decreases in standard profit margins in the second quarter of 2024 are located in Florida. ATTOM recorded the most significant drop in profit margins from one year to the...
First Alert Forecast: Slightly lighter winds this weekend
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The high-pressure system to the north of the island chain is expected to get weaker throughout the weekend, leading to a slight dip in wind speeds. The trades will still be breezy at times, but sustained winds will settle around 10-15 MPH over the next several days. Wind gusts could climb above 20 miles per hour, especially in areas downslope of the mountains.
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