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Hawaii County officials report Waikoloa fire largely contained
WAIKOLOA, Hawaii — In a release issued Sunday evening, Hawaii County reported that a small, approximately 70-acre wildland fire in Waikoloa has been predominantly contained. Firefighting operations continued throughout Sunday night to address several hot spots. Pua Amelia Street will remain closed until further notice to ensure public safety...
Veteran actor Branscombe Richmond back on big screen in “At Her Feet,” premiering in Hawaii
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Native Hawaiian stuntman and veteran actor Branscombe Richmond is back on the big screen next month in a new adventure film “At Her Feet,” which premieres on August 2 at the Hilo Palace Theater. Richmond plays a local protector who helps two college archeology interns...
Hawaiʻi Youth Symphony names Carmela Resuma new director of development
Hawaiʻi Youth Symphony has announced the appointment of Carmela Resuma as director of Development, effective immediately. As a member of the senior leadership team and reporting directly to the president and CEO of the nonprofit, Resuma will implement creative philanthropy strategies to diversify and strengthen resource development in support of its vision for growth and broader community impact in the coming years.
$33 million beachfront estate in Wailea-Mākena to auction
A beachfront estate in Wailea-Mākena, Maui, is set to hit the auction block next month via Concierge Auctions. The estate, 4610 Mākena Road, is listed at $33 million and will be presented in cooperation with Nancy Callahan of Coldwell Banker Island Properties and Paul Stukin of Deep Blue HI.
Café Kopi in Kailua Celebrates 3rd Anniversary with Specials for the Community
HONOLULU (Island News) -- Café Kopi in Kailua, Oahu celebrates its 3rd Anniversary this Friday, August 2, 2024 with a 10% promotion off all food all day as a little way to thank its loyal customers and to invite the Oahu community to try its French pastries, espresso drinks plus, Asian Comfort Food from Singapore.
Hawaii man killed self after police took DNA sample in Virginia woman’s 1991 killing
HONOLULU (AP) — A man who was identified as a new possible suspect in the killing and sexual assault of a Virginia woman who was visiting Hawaii more than three decades ago killed himself recently after police took a DNA swab from him, officials said. The Hawaii Police Department...
HFD investigating cause of brush fire that came close to Hawaii Island housing complex
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Hawaii County firefighters are monitoring for hot spots after a brush fire broke out in Waikoloa over the weekend. The blaze was reported around 6:15 p.m. Sunday, 100 yards from Waikoloa Gardens and Pua Melia Street. HFD said multiple units responded to the fire which was rapidly...
Volunteer registration opens for Maui’s 2025 PGA TOUR event in Kapalua
Volunteer registration is now open for Maui’s annual PGA TOUR stop, announced The Sentry on Tuesday. Volunteering offers a variety of opportunities to get involved with PGA TOUR’s Opening Drive event when it returns to The Plantation Course at Kapalua from Jan. 2 to Jan. 5, 2025. The...
Pana‘ewa Zoo new arrival named by public
Pana‘ewa Rainforest Zoo and Garden’s latest arrival now has a new name. After narrowing it down to four names last week, a Facebook post on the Friends for Pana‘ewa Zoo announced the 11-month-old male binturong, recently arrived from the Belgrade Zoo in Serbia, was named Chandler Bingturong, adding the binturong is already “stealing hearts with his curious and quirky charm.”
Wynne native honored for role in Hawaii wildfire recovery efforts
MEMPHIS, Tennessee — A Wynne native has been recognized for his contributions to the recovery efforts in Hawaii following the wildfires there in August 2023. Johnny Ratliff is a Wynne High School graduate and Construction Control Representative for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Memphis District. He was recently presented with a certificate of appreciation by members of the Hawaii Wildfires Recovery Field Office.
The Miske Criminal Enterprise May Be Gone But Other Powerful Crime Networks Remain
Members of the media interview Assistant U.S. Attorney Ken Sorenson outside Honolulu’s federal courthouse after the conclusion of the Miske trial. The nearly seven-month trial was one of the longest and most complex in state history, Sorenson said. (David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024) The conviction of Michael Miske, the guilty pleas...
Voter Service Centers open for in-person voting, same-day registration
In-person voting is now available for the 2024 primary election at Voter Service Centers across the state. The centers also offer same-day registration and ballot collection. Each county has at least one center open through primary election day on Saturday, Aug. 10. On Oʻahu, Honolulu Hale and Kapolei Hale are...
Schager selected to Maxwell Award watch list
University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa quarterback Brayden Schager is among a group of 80 athletes named to the watch list for the 88th Maxwell Award, which is presented annually to the outstanding player in college football. Last season, Schager led the Mountain West in passing yards (3,542), touchdown...
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