4 P.M. UPDATE: Repair crews making progress, aim to restore power to downtown Honolulu by early evening

4 P.M. UPDATE: Repair crews making progress, aim to restore power to downtown Honolulu by early evening Release Date: 6/13/2024 Download PDF HONOLULU, June 13, 2024 – Hawaiian Electric crews continue to make progress on restoring electric service …

Outage in downtown Honolulu closes multiple state offices

A power outage in downtown Honolulu closed multiple state offices and knocked out many traffic signals in the area Thursday morning. Company officials said in a news release that the outage, which began at about 10 a.m., affected about 900 customers …

Hawaii midwives challenge restrictive licensing law

The law requires certification for all aspects of birth work, which the midwives says is exclusionary of Native Hawaiian birthing practices. HONOLULU (CN) — A group of midwives and their patients asked a Hawaii judge on Thursday for a preliminary …

Hoops 4 Hawaii hosts 24-Hour basketball marathon to raise funds for keiki and kupuna

HONOLULU (KHON2) — Hoops 4 Hawaii gears up for an ambitious 24-hour basketball marathon, scheduled to commence this weekend with the goal of collecting $40,000 to benefit local children and seniors. Brigette Namata interviewed Roger Dequina and Jordan …

Hawaii Architectural Firms, Oahu

Rank Business Name / 2023 Rank (* did not previously rank) 2023 Architectural Billings Year Established in Hawaii Architects Top Local Executive(s) 1 Design Partners Inc., 1580 Makaloa St., #1100, Honolulu, HI 96814, 808-949-0044, designpartnersinc.com …

New Coral Disease Forecast Tool Shows High Risks Of Summer Outbreaks In Hawaii

The online system can give marine managers across the Pacific better data to act on as climate change intensifies the problem. Coral researchers in Hawaii recently developed a new early warning system that forecasts how likely it is for two common diseases …

Slot Jackpots: $2.7M Won in California, Hawaiian Visitor to Vegas Wins $1.5M

Posted on: June 14, 2024, 07:09h.  Last updated on: June 14, 2024, 07:09h. Two players in neighboring states both became instant millionaires after recent wins on IGT Wheel of Fortune slot machines. A lucky winner gives a thumbs up as he hides behind a …

Hawaii Wants To Expand Career-Based Learning But It Needs More Teachers

The state is giving out bonuses and may ease licensing requirements to address an ongoing shortage of instructors in career technical education. About 500 educators will be receiving up to $8,000 in bonuses this month, but some school leaders aren’t …

DHHL Director Kali Watson on Hawaiian housing updates

Department of Hawaiian Home Lands Director Kali Watson talked with HPR’s Catherine Cruz about new Hawaiian homestead community developments, the long waitlist and updates regarding ongoing projects. On the new Puʻuhona homestead community in Wailuku, …

Off the news: Hawaii set to wrap successful FestPAC

The Hawaii-hosted Festival of Pacific Arts & Culture (FestPAC) draws to a close at 4 p.m. Sunday, with the pageantry of a panina — closing ceremony — at the University of Hawaii-Manoa’s Stan Sheriff Center, to include music, pule (prayer) and a roll …

Hawaii Congressional Leaders Deny Supporting Shutdown Of Red Hill Oversight Panel

An EPA official was captured on video characterizing the delegation’s stance, but the EPA now says that never happened. Hawaii’s congressional leaders are disputing a statement made yesterday by an Environmental Protection Agency official who claimed the …

PRESS RELEASE: POWER OUTAGE THROUGHOUT DOWNTOWN HONOLULU

STATE OF HAWAI’I | KA MOKU’ ĀINA O HAWAI’I   DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND GENERAL SERVICES | KA ʻOIHANA LOIHELU A LAWELAWE LAULĀ   JOSH GREEN, M.D. GOVERNOR KE KIAʻĀINA KEITH A. REGAN COMPTROLLER  KA LUNA HOʻOMALU HANA LAULĀ MEOH-LENG SILLIMAN DEPUTY …

Anslom promotes culture in Hawaii

Anslom Nakikus, PNG International reggae sensation, has taken the music world by storm with his unique blend of reggae, traditional Papua New Guinea sounds, and powerful lyrics that resonate with the audience around the globe. Anslom sings about Papua New …

Hawaii Technology Development Corporation allocates millions in grant funding

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – The Hawaii Technology Development Corporation recently allocated millions of dollars in grant funding to help empower local businesses and foster an environment where they can thrive and exude innovation. The Manufacturing …

Hawaii Architectural Firms, Neighbor Islands

Rank Business Name / 2023 Rank 2023 Architectural Billings Year Established in Hawaii Architects Top Local Executive(s) 1 Fleming & Associates, 557 Manono St., Hilo, HI 96720, 808-935-9358, fleminghawaii.com 3500000 2009 2.0 Scott Fleming, Managing …

Specialized resource fair brings female-focused services to these Hawaii inmates

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – For the first time since before the pandemic, the state Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation held a resource fair for female inmates Thursday inside the Women’s Community Correctional Center in Kailua. Prison officials …

Honolulu AIDS Walk returns to address urgent needs of Hawaii’s LGBTQIA+ community

HONOLULU (KHON2) — The Honolulu AIDS Walk is set to return this weekend, continuing its mission to support Hawaii’s LGBTQIA+ community and individuals affected by HIV. Andrew Ogata, Director of Marketing for the Honolulu AIDS Walk, recently shared details …

Christine Camp’s bold moves to transform Honolulu — and beyond

Dog rescued after falling down 30-foot lava crack in Hawaii