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Celebrating National Intern Day at NOAA Fisheries!
We host internships in our science centers and regional offices around the country to help college students gain experience in the field. Our interns contribute to habitat conservation, science communications, resource assessment and management, endangered species protection, and more. Kathryn Youn. Where do you go to school?. I’m a student...
Hawaiian Electric to give courtesy payments to those impacted by June outages
HONOLULU (KHON2) — Hundreds of Downtown and Chinatown businesses are waiting to hear back on claims following two major power outages in June. Hawaiian Electric (HECO) announced it will be giving courtesy payments to provide some financial relief before claims are determined. Frustrated business owners that have filed claims with HECO say its been over […]
Hilton Waikoloa Village Named Best Resort In Hawaiʻi By USA Today Readers
WAIKOLOA, Hawaiʻi - The Hilton Waikoloa Village has been awarded the top spot in USA Today's 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards. (BIVN) – The Hilton Waikoloa Village is the best resort in Hawaiʻi, according to the readers of USA Today. Resort officials announced that the Hilton Waikoloa...
Woman charged for prohibited rifle, ammo discovered during traffic stop
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Hawaii County’s prosecuting attorney said a Hilo woman has been charged with prohibited possession of a rifle and ammo as well as felony drug offenses. Police said Jackie Carter, 30, was arrested and charged following a vehicle traffic stop off Kilauea Avenue. According to police reports,...
Trash continuing to pile up across Oahu
MILILANI, Hawaii (Island News) -- It's a problem that's been stinking up housing complexes on Oahu. And residents are now fed up with the stench. "It's absolutely out of control," said Ridgecrest resident Ryan Rowe. Trash has been piling up almost every week over the past six months at Rowe's...
Saturday morning weather - Partly sunny isolated showers
HONOLULU (Island News) – The high pressure system north of the Hawaiian Islands is gradually weakening and drifting west, affecting local weather patterns. Expect trade winds to remain moderately breezy through Sunday before calming slightly from Monday. While strong subsidence aloft will generally limit shower activity, a weak easterly wave moving across the islands today will cause a slight uptick in cloud and shower activity.
HFD: Cause of fire that scorched Aiea home ruled as accidental
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Honolulu Fire Department investigators have classified the cause of a blaze at an Aiea home on Sunday as accidental. Officials said flames originated in a storage area inside the garage of the single-story home on Hapuu Street. HFD said the cause was electrical arcing from a plug...
Navigating nursing: From Kapiʻolani CC to UH Hilo’s Waiʻanae Cohort
Recent graduates of the University of Hawaiʻi Hilo School of Nursing Waiʻanae Cohort, Leilani Auld, Piʻilani Young and Kainoa Louis-Soares, credit their success to the strong foundation set by Kapiʻolani Community College’s Kapoʻoloku Program, which supports Native Hawaiian students. The program fosters personal growth...
Upcoming Event: Celebrity Hairstylist Master Class
Lieu Tran, General Manager of Bloomingdale’s Ala Moana, recently appeared on Living808 to highlight some of the store’s latest promotions and upcoming events. The spotlight is on their “Buy More, Save More” event, offering tiered discounts: 20% off purchases of $100, 25% off $250, and 30% off $400 or more. Additionally, shoppers can enjoy a special deal in the cosmetics department, with $15 off every $150 spent.
Day in the Life of a 4Runner Mom with Rachel Pacarro
HONOLULU (HI Now) - The 2024 4Runner is built for Hawai’i. Whether you’re a weekend warrior, a heavy-duty hauler, or a mom on the move, the 4Runner is designed to conquer any lifestyle. Follow along with Rachel Pacarro to see how she uses the 2024 4Runner to navigate...
Historic Falls of Clyde may be removed from Honolulu Harbor
HONOLULU (KHON2) — The iconic Falls of Clyde may soon be leaving Honolulu Harbor as the state Department of Transportation announced Thursday it is seeking proposals for its removal. A recent state environmental assessment concluded that the nearly 146-year-old vessel, which has been dry-docked at the harbor for years, should be either disassembled or sunk. […]
Saturday is Ronny Chieng Day on Oahu
HONOLULU (Island News) - This Saturday will be Ronny Chieng Day on O'ahu. Mayor Rick Blangiardi on Thursday signed a proclamation declaring July 27, 2024 as the day to "celebrate the acclaimed comedian and actor's contributions to the entertainment industry." Chieng is a well-known comedian, actor, and correspondent on The...
Looking to volunteer as a docent? Hawaiian Mission Houses wants you
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Got a passion for telling stories of Hawaii’s past? Then becoming a volunteer docent at the Hawaiian Mission Houses could be an option for you. The museum is seeking passionate history buffs to lead visitor tours and share the stories of impacts made on Hawaiian history by the arrival of New England Protestant missionaries in the 19th-century.
Suspicious object at Kalakaua Avenue homeless encampment not a threat, officials say
HONOLULU (Island News) -- A suspicious object found at a homeless encampment on Kalakaua Avenue in Honolulu has been deemed harmless, officials said. Honolulu Police officers were called in to investigate after the object found while city crews were conducting a major cleanup operation of the canal near S. King Street and Kalakaua Avenue.
$50,000 grant secured for mental health services for Maui wildfire survivors
The Rotary Club of Wailuku has announced the successful acquisition of a $50,000 grant from the Rotary D5000 Foundation Maui Fires Relief Fund. This grant will be used to support Piha Wellness and Healing over the upcoming fiscal year. The nonprofit program based on Maui, boasts licensed, experienced, and culturally...
Maui County reopens Crater Road as crews continue to battle brush fire
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Crater Road is back open on Maui after as crews continue to battle the brush fire burning on the slopes of Haleakala. The blaze forced the road to close for the past two weeks. The fire in Upper Kula is ongoing and at last check has burned...
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