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A contract helicopter fighting the Koke'e fires makes an emergency landing
KEKAHA, Hawaii (Island News)- A helicopter fighting the Koke'e fires made an emergency landing Saturday. Kauai County officials say the pilot received a notification regarding a fuel issue and immediately landed the aircraft near Waimea Canyon. No injuries were reported. The county's contractor, Airborne Aviation, was operating Air 2 shortly...
Costly road damage from fire cleanup leaves Kula residents searching for answers
Huge potholes. Torn-up concrete. Hardly any road left. That’s how some Kula residents described their roads after the fire debris cleanup process wrapped up. Donna Waters lives on Alanuilili Place, a private, dead-end street with a handful of homes. Residents are normally responsible for road maintenance and she said the road was not built for the heavy machinery involved in the fire cleanup process.
Lahaina schools to close on Aug. 8 for anniversary of the wildfires
Public schools in the Lahaina area will be closed on Aug. 8 to commemorate the one-year anniversary of the deadly Lahaina wildfire. The state Board of Education on Thursday voted to give students and teachers the day off to take part in activities to remember and heal from the fire.
New Molokai Small Business Advocate
Aloha kākou, I’m Carrie DeCoite Caparida, the new Molokai Small Business Advocate at the County of Maui, Office of Economic Development, Kuhaʻo Business Center. For those unfamiliar with our center, we’re an extension of Maui’s Office of Economic Development (OED), dedicated to empowering Molokai’s families. We are a resource for new entrepreneurs and existing business owners who needs assistance for business operations in Maui County. Our goal is to support financial independence and foster healthy, sustainable businesses within the community.
10th Annual Keiki Fishing Tournament
There was a time when Robert Kalawe Jr. got so good a hooking the biggest fish that he wasn’t allowed to enter fishing tournaments on Molokai anymore. So he decided to open his own fishing tournament. The irony, however, is that he wasn’t allowed to participate even in his own tournament – it was only for the keiki.
Saturday Market Returns to Kaunakakai
For many years, the Saturday Market in Kaunakakai was a gathering place for the community. Vendors sold produce, food, clothing, art, crafts and much more – until the COVID-19 pandemic put a halt to the market in early 2020. It might have taken four years for the market to return to town, but it has officially kicked off last Saturday.
Sunday morning weather - Sunny & breezy with isolated showers
HONOLULU (Island News) – Expect strengthening trade winds over the next few days in Honolulu, with mainly windward showers. A noticeable increase in showers is anticipated Monday night and Tuesday due to incoming moisture. Wednesday and Thursday will see drier conditions as trade winds intensify further. Today's Weather:. Condition:...
Amended sewer service status announced for several areas of Lahaina, Maui
The County of Maui Department of Environmental Management’s Wastewater Reclamation Division announced that it has amended the Sewer Service Status from “red,” which indicates a property does not currently have active sewer service, to “green,” meaning the sewer service is active for a property, in the following areas:
Webinar for Lahaina homeowners impacted by wildfire to be held July 25
Lahaina homeowners impacted by the August 2023 wildfire are encouraged to attend the County of Maui Office of Recovery’s Homeowners Webinar on Thursday, July 25, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. Officials will discuss topics related to rebuilding and housing including permitting, temporary structures, permanent housing, interim housing, and financial assistance...
Tuition Remission: Changes, Consequences, and Reasoning
Featuring interviews with members of the Academy faculty as well as President Michael Latham, this article reveals how recent benefit changes have impacts unknown to most. Editor’s Note: Some Academy faculty who were interviewed for this article have asked to remain anonymous. Ka Punahou as a rule tries to avoid using anonymous sources; however, due to the sensitive nature of this topic, we chose to operate “on background” in order to allow faculty to speak honestly and openly.
Social work alumna shines spotlight on Micronesian culture
Kathlina Martin, an alumna of the Thompson School of Social Work & Public Health at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, is helping to bring Micronesian culture to global audiences through her involvement with TeAda Productions, a traveling theatre company. Martin’s connection to theater emerged from her desire...
UH helps Hawaiʻi speed toward high-speed internet for all
The State of Hawaiʻi was allocated more than $149 million to deploy or upgrade high-speed internet networks to ensure that everyone has access to reliable, affordable, high-speed Internet service. The University of Hawaiʻi was tapped to lead parts of the Connect Kākou effort in the state that will leverage...
Summer medical program inspires future physicians
Eighty-two high school students participated in the weeklong Medical Diagnosis and Treatment Summer Program hosted by the University of Hawaiʻi at Manoa John A. Burns School of Medicine (JABSOM) in July. Since 2013, the program has offered hands-on learning for students in grades 10–12 across the state who are interested in healthcare careers.
Her special brand of comedy is a hit on social media. (But she’s still keeping her day job)
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Keeping it real and keeping it local. That’s Chelei Kahaleiwai. Born and raised in Makiki, the McKinley High grad has danced hula since she was 15 years old. Although, no stranger to crowds, Kahalewai faced a daunting challenge in 2017, competing for Miss Aloha Hula at...
DECK Honors Local Businesses and Debuts New Cocktails and Mocktails
Honolulu (KHON2) – DECK in Waikiki is offering new cocktails along with an upcoming event to support local businesses. The Aloha Iho Market will be hosted on September 8th from 11AM to 2PM in its private lanai venue, located right beside the main DECK restaurant. “The month of September...
Punahou in the Midst of World War II
The following story is an adaptation of “Chapter II: The Blitz” from “Punahou The War Years 1941-1945” by Charlotte Peabody Dodge. Punahou The War Years 1941-1945. Punahou School, accessed 10/03/2024, https://digitalarchives.punahou.edu/nodes/view/14388. On Sunday morning, Mr. Hubert V. Coryell, head of the junior-level English department at the...
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