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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...
Brush fire shuts down 'multiple' lanes on EB H-1 Freeway near Ewa
EWA, Hawaii (Island News) -- Multiple lanes of eastbound H-1 Freeway have been shut down near Ewa due to a brush fire burning in the area. The freeway is closed about one mile before the Ewa off ramp, according to the Department of Transportation. The closure is also affecting the shoulder lane. Drivers are being urged to use caution when traveling through the area.
70-acre wildland fire reported in Waikoloa
HONOLULU (KHON2) — A 70-acre wildland fire ignited in Waikoloa on Sunday evening, authorities report. According to the Hawai’i Fire Department, several hot spots persist, and crews will remain on the scene throughout the night to continue firefighting efforts. The fire has reportedly moved south, away from residential areas. For safety reasons, Pua Amelia Street […]
‘Bows take part in annual Koloa Plantation Days parade on Kauai
As part of their efforts to say “mahalo” to their fans, members of various University of Hawai’i Athletics programs took part in the annual Koloa Plantation Days parade on Kauai Saturday. The parade is part of a 10-day festival that celebrates the many ethnic groups that came...
Field dedicated to "Aunty Huddy", Campbell High School's first softball coach
EWA BEACH, Hawaii (Island News) -Senator Kurt Fevella honored the first female head coach of Campbell High School's Softball team on Saturday. Coach Loke Huddy started in 1976 when the softball program first began. She continued for almost two decades in various roles, even coaching running backs on the football team.
Attempted murder in Waipahu sends three to hospital
HONOLULU (KHON2) — In the very early hours of Sunday, July 28, three individuals in Waipahu were victims of an attempted murder. According to police, the suspect fired shots into the group, striking the three victims. They were rushed to an area hospital to be treated, but the suspect fled the scene before police arrived. […]
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