New FDA podcast features UH-Hilo faculty member discussing health disparities for Native Hawaiians, Pacific Islanders

A new podcast from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, featuring a University of Hawai‘i at Hilo faculty members, shines light on health disparities for Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders. And it’s just in time for Asian American, Native Hawaiian …

HAWAII FLUID ART BRINGS THE ALOHA SPIRIT TO FORT WORTH, TEXAS

Inspiring and Nurturing the Human Spirit, One Painting at a Time FORT WORTH, TX, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ — Maya Ratcliff, founder and CEO of Hawaii Fluid Art (HFA), announced the grand opening/half-year celebration …

Naka Nathaniel: How To Be A Leader In Hawaii

We’re desperate for community-focused leaders, especially in times of crisis. After this legislative session, we once again have too many examples of how not to be a good leader in Hawaii.  I have a story from Kohala on the Big Island about how to face …

Southwest marks fifth year of Hawaii service

Southwest Airlines marked its fifth anniversary of Hawaii service with “Hawaii Heart Beats,” a program and concert the carrier said focused “on connecting the people of Hawaii to one of the things that is important in their lives — music.” The program …

Flood watch for all Hawaiian Islands starting Wednesday through late Friday

by: Justin Cruz Posted: May 14, 2024 / 09:30 PM HST Updated: May 14, 2024 / 09:30 PM HST An upper-level low northeast of the state is creating unstable conditions this afternoon. Showers and convection have developed in many interior and mountain …

Hawaii Grown notes: Women’s sports

SOFTBALL >> Lorraine Alo (Campbell), Portland State: Turned into a monster when playoff time arrived, mashing out 12 hits in six games with three walks and two homers. She earned all-tournament honors in the Big Sky Conference as the Vikings reached …

Hawaii Governor May Nix Plan To Put More Money Into The State Rainy Day Fund

Green says the state cannot afford to put another $300 million into the budget reserve fund, which already has about $1.5 billion. Gov. Josh Green said Tuesday he is strongly inclined to veto a bill that would pump hundreds of millions of extra dollars …

Honolulu Rail Authority To Seek Damages For Delays In Completing Airport Segment

Imposing liquidated damages on contractor STG would be a turnabout. Last year it was the contractor that demanded cash compensation from the city for project delays. The Honolulu rail authority will seek damages that could amount to as much as $40,000 per …

Flute and guitar duo to conclude Hawaii Concert Society season

The combination of flute and guitar can produce a wide variety of musical colors, moods, and expressions and is popular among performers, composers, and listeners. Today, the Hawaii Concert Society will conclude its 2023-24 season when the Cavatina Duo, …

Team GB’s Olympic ceremony kit including updated Union Jack and Hawaiian-style floral shirt revealed

As for the process, “that begins well in advance of the Games”, Williams says. “We start by conducting research, drawing inspiration from British heritage, cultural motifs, and contemporary fashion trends.” So far, Team GB seems happy. Swimmer Jacob Peters …

Hawaiian Word of the Week: Puka

Reading time: < 1 minute —To graduate, pass through, emerge. Previous ʻōlelo Hoʻomaʻemaʻe Mei Kupulau ʻApelila Lanakila All ʻŌlelo of the Week “Hoʻomaikaʻi ʻana (Congratulations) to our graduates from all 10 campuses! May you carry the spirit of …

Hawaii News Now – Jen Robbins May 14

Hawaii Grown notes: Men’s sports

BASEBALL >> Wehiwa Aloy (Baldwin), Arkansas: Broke out of a slump with a three-hit game against Mississippi State and then repeated it the next night with two doubles. The sophomore shortstop scored two runs and drove in two and leads the Razorbacks …

Hawaii Has a Severe Housing Shortage. Will Allowing Counties to Ban Short-Term Rentals Help?

In 2023, Hawaii had one of the largest chronically unhoused populations in the United States, as well as one of the highest unhoused youth populations, as Hawaii News Now reported last year. Home prices in the state have skyrocketed more than 300 percent …

Hawaii brown water health risks aren’t just in the ocean

HONOLULU (KHON2) — Stay out of brown water is the message from officials after several advisories were issued following heavy rain on Monday. Doctors said the ocean is not the only thing that residents should avoid if the water is not clear. The National …

Son of Honolulu police sergeant found guilty in fatal Round Top Drive shooting

An Oahu Circuit Court jury found the 22-year-old son of a Honolulu police sergeant guilty as charged of second-degree murder in the 2022 Round Top Drive shooting death of 18-year-old Haaheo Kolona, first-degree robbery, first-degree terroristic threatening …

How to Celebrate National Bond With Your Dog Day With The Hawaiian Humane Society

Honolulu (KHON2) – The Hawaiian Humane Society believes every day is National Bond with Your Dog Day, and you should be demonstrating that every day because dogs are beloved members families.   Those looking to adopt from the Hawaiian Humane Society or a …

What The Current Real Estate Market Looks Like in Hawaii

Honolulu (KHON2) – Living Akamai covers the importance of investing and the current Hawaii real estate market.  Troy Wada, Principal Wealth Advisor of INPAC Wealth Solutions has education on Long Term Care and the importance of Estate Planning as it …

The exclusive Turkish beach hotel — which feels more like Hawaii

I’m stranded on a beach near Fethiye, but it’s no hardship. I’m fortified by local rosé, freshly caught turbot, ceviche, and bowls of salad tossed with local strawberries and olive oil. This is life at Yazz Collective, a 16-room boutique hotel in a private …