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Snake Found in Christmas Tree Shipment to Hilo

Workers of the undisclosed location were about half way through unloading the container Saturday morning when they found a two-foot-long gopher snake.

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Last Call for Oʻahu Residents to Make Their Mark at State Capitol

Residents are encouraged to add a dot of paint to the mural that will replace the twin pools. The project will be the open on the ground floor of Capitol Modern, weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. through the end of the November.

Hawaii News Now.

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2024 CEO of the Year: Christine Camp of Avalon Group

She came to Honolulu from South Korea as a child with limited English and modest means. Her company now owns or manages 1,100 residential units and 2.3 million square feet of gross leasable floor space across Hawai‘i.

Former UH Regent: Angelos Firing Like “Shakespearean Play”

Embers from the ashes of Craig Angelos’ tenure as Director of Athletics at the University of Hawaiʻi continue to be stoked by fans and student-athletes Wednesday hours after his surprising official ouster by outgoing UH President David Lassner.

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Merging of Honolulu Ambulance Services with Fire Department Under Consideration

Councilmembers were concerned about EMS’s problem with filling vacant positions. Since they are short-staffed, they have had to close as many as seven ambulances within 24 hours.

Hawaiʻi Public Radio.

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Most Charitable Company Profile 2024: Hawai’i Gas

As one of the oldest companies still operating in the islands today, we are meeting tomorrow’s challenges by working hard to reduce our carbon footprint and prioritize social responsibility—keeping the well-being of our environment and community at the forefront.

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Announcements

Nā Leo Launches 2nd Youth Media Challenge

Nā Leo TV, an incubator for nurturing talent in Hawai‘i Island’s creative and media industries, announces the 2nd annual Youth Media Challenge. This initiative empowers Hawai‘i Island youth by providing a platform to showcase their creativity and engage in meaningful community dialogues. The inaugural Youth Media Challenge attracted over 250 participants, with winners sharing in prizes totaling more than $20,000.