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Coast Guard, good Samaritans rescue three people in distress from ocean near Honolulu airport
The Coast Guard and good Samaritans rescued three men from the water approximately 2 miles south of the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport in Honolulu Monday. Coast Guard Sector Honolulu command center watchstanders received notification at 5:30 p.m. over VHF-FM channel 16 of three distressed people in the water. Two passengers aboard the French-flagged Spirit of Pontapreta, a 42-foot sailing vessel, had reportedly been swept away while swimming near the vessel. The vessel’s operator jumped in to assist them but was also swept away.
Hilo Youth Challenge Academy Changes Mission, Becomes Job Challenge Academy
HILO, Hawaiʻi - The Hawaiʻi National Guard announced Monday that the Youth Challenge Academy in Hilo will be changing its name, who can participate, and its mission. (BIVN) – The Hawaiʻi National Guard Youth Challenge Academy in Hilo will be “changing its name, who can participate, and its mission.”
Marine Protected Areas producing more ‘trophy-size’ fish
Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) are having a positive spillover effect, producing more “trophy-size” fish just outside of the fully protected areas, and the effect is growing stronger over time. That’s according to research led by University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa scientists at the Hawaiʻi Institute of Marine Biology (HIMB) published in Science Advances. The research provides the first global assessment of the benefits of MPAs. “Trophy-size” refers to fish that are exceptionally long or heavy and are considered a rare, prized catch.
X1 MMA returns at Schofield Barracks
Hawaii mixed martial arts fans will have a chance to see tomorrow’s stars as the X1 promotion will hold an amateur show on July 27. The X1 organization which served as a proving grounds for future champions like Max Holloway, Angela Lee, and Ray Cooper III will hold “Battle at the Barracks 2” on Saturday […]
Cannon Downriggers Shows Support to Maui Fishing Community After Devastating 2023 Wildfires
RACINE, Wisc. – The 2023 Maui wildfires, fueled by dry weather and strong winds, ravaged homes, charter businesses, and livelihoods in the beloved fishing community of Lahaina, Hawaii. Almost one year later, the fishing community is still feeling the impact with many fishing charters out of operation after the loss of Lahaina Harbor, along with the boats and equipment that were housed there.
Hawaii airport gets a new lease on life
HONOLULU — A new 50-year lease at Kawaihāpai Airfield (PHDH), formerly known as Dillingham Airfield, assures the continued operation of the airport. The lease went into effect July 6, 2024, according to officials with the Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT), resolving many of the problems that had put the airfield in danger.
Hawaii stand-out turned women’s volleyball coach heads to Paris Games
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - While you may not see this Hawaii athlete when Team USA plays in Paris, she’ll definitely be there. Kalani High graduate Tamari Miyashiro is an assistant coach for the U.S. women’s volleyball team. She’s in charge of helping players with their serve-receive and floor defense....
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