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Local knowledge meets tech in University of Hawaiʻi’s Honu Ocean Project
HONOLULU (KHON2) — The Honu Hawaiʻi Project is an exciting initiative led by Dr. Brian Glaser from the University of Hawaiʻi. They use special sensors to study ocean tides and water levels around Hawaiʻi. This helps local communities understand flooding and plan better. Honu’s data is free and available online, making it easy for everyone […]
Illinois Begins Little League Senior Softball World Series with Dominant Win Over Hawaii
The Little League Senior Softball World Series started on Monday in Roxana, Delaware. The Illinois squad took their first step to defending their championship from last year with a 10-1 win over the West squad from Hawaii. Illinois blasted four home runs in the game, two by Aspen Kitwoski from Springfield. Standout pitcher and 2-time first team all-stater Mia Volpert, also from Springfield, launched a home run and was perfect in the pitching circle in her four innings of work, striking out five batters. Hallie Gibson of Carlinville pitched the final three innings, giving up two hits and an earned run with three strikeouts.
Police arrest 23-year-old man who allegedly followed young girl into public restroom
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A parent’s nightmare allegedly played out over the weekend in Kahala when their daughter was followed into a public restroom. According to HPD, a 23-year-old man allegedly followed a 10-year-old girl into a public restroom Saturday morning. Authorities said the young girl was changing when he...
Major American city trials innovative, compact Japanese wind turbine technology: 'Successfully used in densely populated areas'
If this test is successful, the VCCT could become a tool in our kit for cooling Earth and making a healthier world for all. If you think you know what a windmill looks like, you'll be shocked by Kanoa Winds Inc.'s wind turbines, now being tested in Kakaʻako Makai, Honolulu, Hoodline reports.
Blxst Announces ‘I’ll Always Come Find You’ Tour Featuring Leon Thomas, Joony and Joyce Wrice
Blxst is hitting the road again for his latest album, I’ll Always Come Find You, with special guest appearances by Leon Thomas, Joony and Joyce Wrice. He is scheduled to begin on Tuesday, October 1 in Houston, Texas. Blxst will be visiting cities such as Atlanta, Chicago, Miami, New York and Los Angeles. The tour is set to wrap up on December 5 in Honolulu, Hawaii.
Maui hula hālau earn multiple awards at 2024 Queen Liliʻuokalani Keiki Hula 2024 competition
Two hālau from Maui brought home multiple awards from 2024 Queen Liliʻuokalani Keiki Hula competition held at the Neal S. Blaisdell Center in Honolulu, July 25-27. The event, now in its 49th year, drew hundreds of participants from 18 hālau across the state, with the largest contingent of 57 dancers coming from Wailuku, Maui.
Experience the best of Maui at the OUTRIGGER Kaanapali Beach Hotel
HONOLULU (HI Now) - Escape to OUTRIGGER Kaanapali Beach Resort and discover authentic Hawaiian culture and hospitality on Maui’s world-famous Ka’anapali Beach. Dive deep into an ocean of activities like snorkeling, paddle boarding, catamaran cruises and more on the #1 Beach in the World. Enjoy live music nightly, learn the hula, make a lei, strum an ukulele, and delight in Hawaiian storytelling at Maui’s most authentic resort.
Aspiring teachers can 'earn and learn' under new state apprenticeship program
Hawaiʻi is getting $4.9 million for a program to recruit and retain teachers. The money is from a federally funded State Apprenticeship Expansion Formula (SAEF) grant to launch an “earn-and-learn” program to mentor students to become teachers. “The reality is Hawaiʻi has faced a teacher shortage for...
Help fill backpacks for children in need as they get ready to go back to school
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - As the new school year approaches, there are several opportunities for Honolulu residents to donate school supplies to help students in need. The most needed school supplies for kids that often require financial assistance include: no. 2 Pencils, pencil pouches, spiral-bound, composition notebooks, folders, three-ring binders, erasers, rulers, backpacks that can withstand everyday wear and tear, lunchboxes with food-safe interior liners, crayons, colored pencils, highlighters and colored pencils.
Dozens of food vendors to converge for a ‘culinary delight’ in celebration of poke
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Some of Hawaii’s best poke dishes are being featured at the Poke Fest East at Kahala Mall this weekend. The event takes place this Saturday, Aug. 3 from 3 p.m. to p.m. The free family-friendly event will have more than poke, including live music and interactive...
Hui Makaala Luncheon and Fashion Show
HONOLULU (Island News) -- Love and Vigor was the theme of The Hui Makaala scholarship luncheon and fashion show on Sunday at Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki. Okinawan dance and song were showcased at the 53rd annual scholarship fundraiser luncheon. Since it's inception, Hui Makaala has awarded more than $1.3 million dollars to 650 recipients . This year, the non-profit gave 8 Hawaii high school students college scholarships.
HI Now Daily (July 26, 2024)
HONOLULU (HI Now) - On today’s episode of HI Now Daily, we’re back at the annual Queen Liliʻuokalani Keiki Hula Competition to interview the 2024 Miss & Master Keiki Hula. Plus, we’re in the studio to learn more about a benefit concert featuring the music of ABBA!
Voter Service Centers now officially open
HONOLULU (KHON2) — Hawaii’s primary election is less than two weeks away. To help voters, Voter Service Centers have officially opened on Monday. Voters needing to register, update their personal information or vote can now do so in person. As of last week, over 470,000 ballot packets were mailed out to Oahu voters, according to […]
Honolulu residents invited to give feedback on urban development plan
Care about the future of Honolulu? City leaders want input on how to spend taxpayer funds on future developments and upgrades from Kahala to Pearl City. The Honolulu City Council Committee on Planning and the Economy is working on the Primary Urban Center Development Plan to outline growth through 2040.
With primary election fast approaching, Blangiardi rivals lack funds for significant campaigns
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - One of the three people challenging Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi is accusing him of being a bully. The mayor says he’s leadership style includes taking strong stands. With Hawaii’s primary election in less than two weeks, Blangiardi’s opponents have not built competitive campaigns to challenge him....
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