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Kona Affordable Housing Development Application Period Opens Today
A waiting list for Kauhale I Ke Kula Uka, formerly known as the Kaloko Heights Affordable Housing Project, in Kailua-Kona opens today. Nonprofit developer Hawaiʻi Island Community Development Corporation (HICDC) through property manager Hawaii Affordable Properties, Inc., (HAPI) will accept applications through Monday, August 12, 2024. Following the application...
Medical Students Pivot from Learning to Doing During the Lahaina Wildfires
HONOLULU (Island News) -- As we approach the one-year mark of the devastating Maui wildfires, we look back at the volunteer efforts of some heroes: medical students from the John A. Burns School of Medicine. These students, Ashley Lee and Joshua Kepler, were on hospital rotations at the time and jumped into action to aid wildfire survivors in shelters.
Pukalani Superette donates school supplies in 6th annual event
For a sixth year, Pukalani Superette has completed a school supply donation to Pukalani Elementary School’s entire fourth grade class. This means that the first class that received a donation is now starting high school. Megan Nakashima, President of Pukalani Superette said, “We wanted a way provide support to...
Data reveals over $2 billion paid in Maui wildfire claims
HONOLULU (KHON2) — The Hawaiʻi Insurance Division published new data from insurers and carriers, revealing that over $2 billion has been paid in Maui wildfire claims. As of June 30, more than 10,000 claims have been filed. “Behind every claim is a person, a family member, a homeowner, or a business owner. The loss we […]
Is Hawaiʻi prepared for its next disaster? The state's race for emergency evacuation routes
This week, HPR reporters Ashley Mizuo and Savannah Harriman-Pote will be exploring how different communities in Hawaiʻi are identifying shortcomings and finding solutions to their wildfire vulnerability. Here is part one:. When wildfires on Maui ripped through Lahaina nearly a year ago, the streets quickly became a tangled mess...
Annual fentanyl and addiction summit aims to tackle opioid crisis
HILO, Hawaii — The Hawaii Island Fentanyl Task Force announced the 3rd Annual Hawaii Fentanyl and Addictions Summit will be held at the Hilo Hawaiian Hotel on August 5 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Since its inception in 2022, this premiere event has brought together stakeholders from varying...
Kapa‘a and Waimea swimming pools to resume regular hours July 30
The Kapa‘a and Waimea swimming pools will resume their regular hours starting July 30, according to the county of Kaua‘i Department of Parks and Recreation. Wednesday: 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. adult swim, 9:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. open swim;. Thursday: 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. adult swim, 9:30 a.m....
HFD rescue sick hiker from Ohana Trail in Olomana
KAILUA, Hawaii (Island News) – The Honolulu Fire Department (HFD) rescued a hiker from a trail in Olomana after it was reported that he became sick and couldn’t make it back on his own. On Tuesday, July 30, 2024, at approximately 4:28 p.m. HFD responded to a sick...
Meet ‘Peaman,’ a 60-year-old endurance athlete who turned tragedy into triumph
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Sean Pagett may not have a household name, but in Kona, they know exactly who you’re talking about when you say the word “Peaman.”. “If you call me by name, I always prefer ‘Pea’ or ‘Peaman’ versus my birth certificate name,” he said.
Pearl Harbor National Memorial honors U.S. Coast Guard birthday with celebration
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Are you looking for a perk for active duty and retired U.S. Coast Guard members and their dependents?. On Aug. 3 and 4, they will get a free pass to Pearl Harbor attractions to celebrate the U.S. Coast Guard’s Birthday. Admission will be waived at the...
Military Forces Practice Coastal Combat at Bellows During RIMPAC
At this year's iteration of the exercise Rim of the Pacific, service members from countries in Asia, the Pacific islands and Latin America have joined American Marines in training around Bellows Beach, practicing amphibious fighting tactics. On Saturday, a combined force of U.S. Marines and troops from Peru, Tonga, Sri...
First Alert Forecast: Trades gradually declining this week
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - High pressure to the north of the island chain continues to drive the weather pattern, however, it will continue to weaken throughout the next several days. The trade winds will slow as the high pressure weakens and moves further away from the state. Trades could still be breezy at times, but will be weaker than what we’ve experienced throughout most of July. Sustained winds will settle around 10-15 miles per hour out of the east-northeast. Some wind gusts could climb to 20 miles per hour.
“Lahaina Ondo” bon dance song honoring Lahaina community to be released
“Lahaina Ondo” is a new bon dance song that honors the Lahaina community by recalling fond summertime memories of everyday life in Lahaina. It is set to be released on all digital platforms Aug. 8 together with a music video. The song and dance will be presented to the Lahaina community and performed publicly for the first time at the special Aug. 10 Lahaina Bon Dance at the Lahaina Cannery Mall.
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