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'It just really hits home': Upper Kula residents reflect on Crater Road fire scare
Maui's Crater Road fire on the slopes of Haleakalā that ignited on July 10 is now 80% contained after burning nearly 600 acres. Maui Fire and state Department of Land and Natural Resources personnel continue to monitor it closely and control hot spots. Kari McCarthy had her bags packed...
Structural integrity of iconic Pioneer Mill in Lahaina raises concerns
HONOLULU (KHON2) — Concerns about the structural integrity of the iconic Pioneer Mill smokestack in Lahaina, Maui. The County says the base of the structure is cracking, but there is no imminent threat of a collapse. As a safety measure, they did close part of Lahainaluna Road. They established an exclusion zone, one and a […]
EMS: 3 people in serious condition after Kapolei crash
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Three people are in serious condition after a crash in Kapolei on Tuesday evening, according to Honolulu EMS officials. Officials say the incident happened just before 8 p.m. at the intersection of Kamokila Boulevard and Kapolei Parkway. EMS says they responded to a two-vehicle crash, treated three...
Kauai officials: Arson suspected in Waimea fire, latest in a string of blazes
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Kauai firefighters have been busy in recent weeks dealing with at a number of notable fires on the island. One burned more than a thousand acres and forced evacuations of Kaumakani residents early last week. A second fire caused the closure of the Kapaa Bypass road and...
Hawaiʻi Gas celebrates its 120th anniversary
HONOLULU (HI Now) - With twelve decades of history, Hawaiʻi Gas is one of the oldest companies operating in the Aloha State today. Established in 1904 as the Honolulu Gas Company, Ltd., the company began fueling homes and businesses on Oʻahu with gas from its original plant in Iwilei, eventually growing into an essential energy provider serving diverse communities across the state. As the company grew, so did the number of people who shaped the course of its history, including many over the decades who held cooking demonstrations, classes, and hosted cooking shows, including local culinary icon Muriel Miura.
Army Corps tackles another major dredging project at Honolulu Harbor
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers started dredging on Monday at Honolulu Harbor, its third operation this year. The current dredging operation is expected to be completed by the end of the year. Officials say maintenance dredging of Honolulu Harbor has been divided into three phases due...
Hawaiian Airlines Expands West Coast Winter Service
DALLAS – Hawaiian Airlines (HA) will increase scheduled services between Honolulu (HNL) and Los Angeles (LAX), San Francisco (SFO) and Seattle (SEA). The HNL-based carriers is gearing up to handle increased passenger demand from the West Coast to the Hawaiian Islands during the holiday season. The airline will operate...
Charges against UH wide out Steven McBride reclassified to petty misdemeanor
HONOLULU (Island News) -- Honolulu Police have reclassified the abuse case of University of Hawaii football wide receiver Steven McBride. He is now charged with two counts of petty misdemeanor abuse instead of felony abuse of family. Honolulu police arrested the 22-year-old Saturday morning. According to the police report, McBride...
Kahulaleʻa opens new store at the Moana Surfrider Waikiki
HONOLULU (HI Now) - Kahulale’a is a Native Hawaiian-owned aloha wear boutique, proudly locally owned and ‘Ohana operated. Founded in 2013 by Kēhaulani Nielson, a talented Native Hawaiian designer, artist, hula practitioner, and businesswoman, Kahulale’a has quickly become a beloved name in the Hawaii fashion scene.
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