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Hawaii reports 4 new coronavirus-related deaths, 117 additional infections
Hawaii Department of Health officials today reported four new coronavirus-related deaths in Oahu and 117 new confirmed and probable infections across the state, bringing the state's total to 876 deaths and 82,511 cases since the pandemic…
HPA rolls in the prelude: Ka Makani defeated Pahoa 69-0
WAIMEA - We have been warned.
Ahead of the 2021 season, Hawaii Prep head coach Kaluka Maiava said fans should expect an exciting, explosive season from Ka Makani.
After the 69-0…
Hawaii auditor Les Kondo and the House Committee investigating him appear in court
State auditor Les Kondo and the State House Special Committee investigating him appear to be on trial.
The House of Representatives' Committee of Inquiry has been holding hearings since Sept. 13 about Kondo's handling of two separate…
Former Hawaii Official pleads guilty of embezzling AmeriCorps and offering a bribe in exchange for…
WASHINGTON - Stacy Higa, 58, a former Hilo, Hawaii officer, pleaded guilty today to embezzling more than $ 38,000 from AmeriCorps and offering bribes for grants under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic…
Heavy rain triggers flash flood warning for parts of the island of Hawaii
HILO (HawaiiNewsNow) - A flash flood warning was issued for parts of the island of Hawaii on Tuesday morning, according to the National Weather Service.The warning is valid until 8:15 a.m.NWS said around 5 a.m. the radar was showing…
Upcoming Road Works To Look For In Oahu, Kauai, Hawaii
HONOLULU (KHON2) - Drivers across Hawaii may want to plan their commute to work in advance as they prepare for the new week.
Some road works are being carried out on the islands.
Download the KHON2 app for iOS or Android to…
Hawaii’s Kaniho Brothers lead the way as Boise State Forces 4 Turnovers, No. 10 BYU 26-17 tees
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Hawaii sees 7 new coronavirus-related deaths, 201 additional infections
Hawaii Department of Health officials today reported seven new coronavirus-related deaths and 201 new confirmed and probable infections across the state, bringing the state's total since the pandemic started to 833 deaths and 81,087 cases.…
University of Hawaii Defensive Lineman Pita Tonga loves the hassle and the long commute
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Pita Tonga's loyalty to the University of Hawaii football team begins with his personal drive.
Tonga commutes 56 kilometers from…
Teenagers from Ellensburg, Hawaii arrested for drug-related crime
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ELLENSBURG, Washington - A 19-year-old Ellensburg resident was arrested Tuesday in Hawaii after…
Hawaiian pediatrician outlines trick-or-treating safety strategies
HONOLULU (KHON2) - Trick or Treat has gotten the green light for the 2021 Halloween season, but many Keiki are still not eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine.
Even so, there are ways in which children can be protected from the virus…
Chad Blair: Do we really want deadly drones in Hawaii?
The Marine Corps and Air Force are scheduled to complete exercises with MQ-9 Reaper drones in Hawaii on Friday.
The Agile Combat Employment Reaper exercises began on September 8th and, according to my colleague Kevin Knodell,…
As mainland nurses near the end of their contracts, experts warn that some hospitals are still very…
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - In the next two weeks, contracts for 247 traveling nurses and respiratory therapists who will be dispatched to Hawaii this summer will expire. Negotiations are now underway to keep many of these mainland health…
It is up to us to preserve Hawaii’s biodiversity
When the US Fish and Wildlife Service announced that it would remove 23 species from the list of endangered species due to their suspected extinction, it underscored the importance of maintaining biodiversity and supporting nature…
Ex-NBA player arrested for allegedly falsifying Hawaii COVID test
A plane flies to Kauai's Lihue Airport.Matthew Micah Wright / Getty Images
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5 reasons to stay at the Grand Wailea in Maui, Hawaii
The property overlooks Wailea Beach.
Grand Wailea, a Waldorf Astoria Resort
Grand Wailea, a Waldorf Astoria Resort is ideally located on Maui's Wailea Beach, surrounded by 40 acres of lush tropical gardens.…
1 in 4 COVID deaths in Hawaii since the pandemic began was reported in September
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - September ends on a somber note in the fight against COVID.The Hawaiian death toll from the virus is now 782. And from September 1 through Thursday, the state reported 193 COVID deaths.That means 1 in 4 COVID…
Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano, which recently erupted for five months, has started spewing lava…
Officials note that Hawaii's Big Island is not currently at risk to local residents, but the situation is being monitored for further escalation. The U.S. Geological Survey's Hawaiian Volcano Observatory raised its alert level earlier in…
Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano erupts again; no threat to homes at this time
HONOLULU - One of the most active volcanoes on earth erupts on Hawaii's Big Island. US Geological Survey officials confirmed Wednesday that an eruption has started in Kilauea's Halemaumau crater at the top of the…
New NOAA rule prohibits swimming with Hawaii’s spinner dolphins
HONOLULU (AP) - U.S. regulators on Tuesday banned swimming with Hawaii's spinner dolphins to protect the nocturnal animals from people seeking close encounters with the playful species.Swimming with dolphins is a popular tourist activity…
Hawaii Elite Baseball Claimed Tournament in Iowa, Earning Ticket to the Perfect Game World…
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Dane Fujinaka appointed baseball coach at Hawaii Pacific University
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The Dane Fujinaka has been hired as a baseball coach at Hawaii Pacific University, the school announced on Monday.
Fujinaka, with…
Diane Paloma becomes President and Chief Executive Officer of Hawaii Dental Service
Diane Paloma, Ph.D. Courtesy of HDS.
Hawaii Dental Service, the state's leading provider of dental services, named Diane Paloma, Ph.D. as President and Chief Executive Officer, with a tentative start date of November 22, 2021.…
29-year-old Kailua-Kona died after a motorcycle accident on the island of Hawaii
Hawaii police said a 29-year-old man died Saturday after the motorcycle he was operating crashed in Napo'opo'o.
Hawaii County police said the man - identified as Kalamaokalani Keith Kelekolio-Crivello, 29, of…
10 things not to do when visiting Hawaii
HONOLULU (KHON) - To be a tourist means to be aware of the place you are visiting and the people who call it home. Rules and general courtesy also apply while vacationing in Hawaii, a place with a history that should be respected.…
Hawaiian health authorities are issuing guidelines for Pfizer boosters, but say the first and second…
Thousands of Hawaiian residents fully vaccinated against the coronavirus with the Pfizer BioNTech vaccine are now eligible for a booster dose, but the state Department of Health is pushing for priority to be given to those who have not yet…
Developer of the Hawaii Atlantis Resort in financial need
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A Hong Kong-based company planning to develop an Atlantis-themed resort along with two other large hotel and residential projects…
‘Hawaii Five-O’-Actor was 85 years old – Deadline
Al Harrington, a Samoan-American actor who had roles in the original Hawaii Five-0 The TV series and its reboot decades later died of a stroke in Honolulu last week on Tuesday. He was 85.
His death was announced by his family.
"I…
California hotel news of Hawaii vaccine mandates, a Sea Ranch reopening in Sonoma and Yosemite
Include the latest accommodation news some hotels create their own vaccine mandates; the hotel in Sonoma's utopian Sea Ranch neighborhood, reopening after a zippy, expensive design renovation; and for the camping crowd, visiting national…
Hawaii sees 280 new coronavirus cases, bringing the total to 76,191 nationwide
Hawaii Department of Health officials today reported 280 new confirmed and probable coronavirus infections, bringing the state's total since the pandemic started to 76,191.
No new virus-related deaths were reported today, so the nationwide…
The Hawaii Group emphasizes the importance of car seats during National Child Passenger Safety Week
HONOLULU (KHON2) - It's National Child Passenger Safety Week and a local group will resume virtual car safety checks after being stopped due to the pandemic.
The Keiki Injury Prevention Coalition said it has not performed these…
Hawaii ‘filmed? The crime show was filmed here!
Well there is another episode of NCIS - NCIS: Hawaii - when it comes to the small screen, the audience is excited to see what the new show will bring to the table. Long time NCIS Fans have followed the process since it first aired in…
NFL Hawaii Tracker: Several players bitten by injury errors
The injury virus hit Hawaii players hard during the 2021 NFL season.
On Saturday, Marcus Mariota was added to injury reserve by the Las Vegas Raiders after sustaining a quad injury during Monday Night Football against the…
Hawaii County surf forecast is September 19, 2021
September 19, 2021 at 6:00 am HST
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Hawaii’s critical standard of care is criticized
HONOLULU (KHON2) - The Government's Plan for Allocation of Medical Care in Time of Crisis was made available to the public for reading on Wednesday September 15.
The Hawaii Department of Health (DOH) announced that its Crisis…
Hawaii Women’s Basketball Team Announces Schedule
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Laura Beeman's tenth season as the University of Hawaii women's Hawaiian basketball coach begins with a trip to Southern…
The first COVID case in American Samoa arrives on a Hawaii flight
PAGO PAGO, American Samoa (AP) - American Samoa, a U.S. territory in the Pacific, reported its first case of coronavirus on Friday.The acting governor of the territory, Lt. Gov. Talauega Eleasalo Ale, and health officials said the first…
Important storyline, what can be seen, TV information
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Storyline: It's the start of Mountain West for the Spartans, the Conference defending champion who had a bye last weekend,…
Ai Weiwei Designs limited-edition Hawaiian mask collection
Chinese contemporary artist Ai Weiwei has designed a…
University of Hawaii volleyball alumnae match canceled
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Chad Blair: Understanding Hawaii from its data
Every few weeks here in the Civil Beat offices in Kaimuki, the staff look for our latest edition of the Pacific Business News Book of Lists.
It's an invaluable source of relevant and insightful data about Hawaii - the richest zip…
Hawaii County surf forecast for August 09, 2021
Aug 9, 2021 at 6:00 AM HST
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Hawaii Contact Tracers are working overtime as COVID cases increase
Amid rising COVID-19 cases in Hawaii, state health officials are struggling to reach people who have been in close contact with positive coronavirus cases and are calling on the community to help contain the rapidly spreading…
Keith Hayashi to serve as Interim Superintendent of the Hawaii State Department of Education –…
Keith Hayashi assumed the position of…
Peter Apo: Aloha is the Law of Hawaii, a global brand and system of positive behavior
In 1986 the Hawaiian Legislature took the interesting step of paying special attention to the word "aloha" and adding it to the revised Hawaiian statutes. This section of the statutes is entitled "Aloha Spirit Law".
The language…
Hawaii marks the ninth straight day with three-digit cases with 233 new infections, says Lt. Gov.…
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Hawaiian Teens Recycle to Help Students Reach College | leisure
In the beginning, Genshu Price recycled for his own sake - his father said it would be a great way to save…
Peter Apo: How to Build a Virtual Hawaiian Nation
This is an attempt to outline what I would call a virtual Hawaiian nation. Virtual is defined as almost or almost as described, but not completely. Hawaiian refers to the origins of the native Hawaiians. Nation is defined as a…
Hawaii severely warns tourists after TikTok video shows woman touching Hawaiian monk seal
KAUAI, Hawaii - A TikTok viral video of a tourist disturbing a Hawaiian monk seal renews calls for the state to educate visitors.With the islands seeing an average of more than 30,000 travelers a day, many residents say they are tired of…
Hawaii sees triple digit cases with 124 new infections for the third day in a row as the nationwide…
Hawaii Department of Health officials today reported 124 new confirmed and probable coronavirus infections, bringing the total number of cases in the state since the pandemic started to 39,090.
Hawaii recorded three-digit new cases for…
New cinema “4DFX Hawaii” offers a unique film experience
HONOLULU (KHON2) - Most people have watched movies on their computers at home for the past year. How boring is that compared to a movie theater?
While the state is normalizing again, moviegoers are coming back to the cinemas.…
Coalition Sues Hawaii to Stop Aquarium Pet Trade From Reopening
Law360 (July 14, 2021, 10:51 p.m. EDT) - A coalition of Hawaiian residents, environmental groups, and fishermen sued the Hawaiian government Tuesday, alleging that it approved a revised environmental statement in July that was…
David Y. Ige | DHHL PRESS RELEASE: Ceremony honoring the signing of the Hawaiian Homes Commission…
DHHL PRESS RELEASE: Ceremony honoring the signing of the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act
Posted on July 9, 2021 in News, Newsroom
(Kapolei, Oahu) - Dignitaries and leaders of the Homestead Association gathered to commemorate the…
5.2 The tremor on Hawaii’s Big Island felt as far away as Kauai | Hawaii news
By CALEB JONES, Associated PressHONOLULU (AP) - A 5.2 magnitude earthquake struck Hawaii's Big Island.According to the US Geological Survey, the quake struck less than 3 miles off the northwest coast of the Big Island on Monday. The…
Kokua Line: Do all airlines pre-clear passengers for Hawaii’s Safe Travels program before…
Question: We have just returned to Hawaii from Florida. The "preliminary clarification" from Hawaiian Airlines at their gate in Orlando was a godsend! An agent checked our vaccination cards, IDs and QR codes, put an orange bracelet on…
Renovations at Ching Field continue for the upcoming University of Hawaii football season
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Some healthcare professionals in Hawaii are concerned about COVID-19 hospitalization numbers –…
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5 tips for the perfect Haleakalā sunset
Of the top Maui attractions, seeing a HaleakalÄ sunset that is in lelo Hawaiii (Hawaiian) literally means "house of the sun" - should be at the top of your list. From the summit, just over 10,000 feet high, watch the sun…
The Micronesian ambassador hopes the murder of Iremamber Sykap causes less violence –…
Mahalo, who sponsored the Honolulu Star Advertiser. Have fun with this free story! The Ambassador of the Federated States of Micronesia to the United States says recent talks with Honolulu police after the shooting of 16-year-old…
Maui Police are searching for missing woman last seen in Makawao – Honolulu, Hawaii
Honolulu, Hawaii 2021-06-25 21:05:37 - Honolulu (KHON2) - Maui police are looking for Morgan Bocon, 31, after she was reported missing on Thursday June 24th. Bokong was last seen near Munoz Street in Makawao on Thursday, June 17,…
I was at Aulani, Disney’s luxury resort in Hawaii, during the pandemic. It was like this.
Aulani on Oahu is a resort that is both a luxury Hawaiian vacation and a Disney property - so while you can experience the magic of the islands, you can throw in a heavy dose of Disney magic.It's a place even the most ardent Disney fans…
Breast cancer takes financial toll on Hawaii patients
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Hawaii (KITV) - Since 44-year-old Rui Sasaki was diagnosed with breast cancer in late 2019, she has said she has run nearly $ 20,000 in medical bills alone.…
What to Know About Building or Renovating a Home in Hawaii After the Pandemic From Home Planning in…
HONOLULU, HELLO / ACCESSWIRE / June 22, 2021 / Hawaii is known as the Land of Paradise, and despite the many hardships of the COVID-19 pandemic, the islands are thriving, with the natural ecosystem thriving as less tourism and human…
Hawaiian dad takes a road trip across the country to watch his son play in the College World Series
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - On Father's Day weekend, a local father took a cross country tour to watch his son play on college baseball's biggest stage.Kobe Kato and the Arizona Wildcats are in the middle of their quest for a national…
Volleyball and Hawaii: How Two UNC Coaches Landed in Colorado | Sports
June 19 - The islands of Hawaii are known for their beaches, pineapples and a number of professional…
Frank De Lima releases the song “The Vaccination” for Hawaii’s coronavirus…
comedian Frank De Lima released a new jingle for Hawaii's vaccination campaign today.
De Lima's "The Vaccination," sung to the tune of "The Loco-Motion," tells everyone about the chance of round trips, a $ 1,000 shopping spree at the…
It’s time for Hawaii to take tourism seriously
There is growing evidence of the need to reinvent Hawaiian tourism.
A recent survey by the University of Hawaii Public Policy Center found that residents support active tourism management and advocate a variety of management…
Hawaiian doctor Scott Miscovich on the dizzying pace ahead of the Olympic Games
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Dr. Scott Miscovich kept Google Maps busy.
After spending time in Eugene, Oregon this week, his itinerary includes stops in…
Three Hawaii Island animal shelters are at capacity levels – Honolulu, Hawaii news, sports…
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