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Published on 12:20 GMT
Family of Hawaii photographer who vanished on ‘bucket list’ NYC trip didn’t hear from detectives for 10 days
The family of Hannah Kobayashi — the Hawaiian photographer who vanished while heading on a “bucket list” vacation to New York — say they did not hear from detectives for 10 days, and only after holding a rally demanding action. Kobayashi missed a …
Source: New York Post – Right-wing -
Published on 12:47 GMT
Hawaii men’s basketball hopes for inspired performance against No. 10 North Carolina
HONOLULU — At the Hawaii men’s basketball preseason tipoff fundraiser, point guard Kody Williams had something to say about the Rainbow Warriors’ fifth game of the season. It was something to the effect of, “We’ve got something for those guys.” UH, 4-0 on …
Source: Spectrum News NY1 – New York – Neutral -
Published on 11:38 GMT
The ‘Ridiculous,’ Growing Trend Of Hawaii Private School Coaching
Tutoring centers helping students with private school admissions have become more popular in recent years, but not all families can afford them. Alex Dennis has already completed an application, along with a $125 fee, to Honolulu’s private Punahou School …
Source: Honolulu Civil Beat – Hawaii – Center-left -
Published on 06:18 GMT
Hawaiian Airlines To End Direct Austin-Honolulu Flights In March 2025
Following the merger of Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines, new details about Hawaiian’s route changes are emerging. Earlier, it was announced that Hawaiian would end the Maui-San Diego flight next year, and now, it has been reported that its non- …
Source: Simple Flying – Neutral -
Published on 10:20 GMT
Honolulu City Council’s empty-homes tax measure advances
An empty-homes tax meant to penalize real property owners who leave their Oahu residences vacant for extended periods of time has been deliberated at Honolulu Hale for years. But on Thursday the Honolulu City Council’s Budget Committee voted 3-2, with …
Source: Honolulu Star-Advertiser – Hawaii – Neutral -
Published on 11:38 GMT
Kirstin Downey: Honolulu Historic Preservation Efforts Are Getting A Boost
Oahu’s new commission has qualified for federal grants that could be put to use all over the island. For the first time, Honolulu has become eligible for federal historic preservation grants that will allow officials to begin work on a backlog of projects …
Source: Honolulu Civil Beat – Hawaii – Center-left -
Published on 07:39 GMT
Honolulu police seek legislation to battle rising tide of ghost guns
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – The Honolulu Police Department is proposing new legislation to stem what it says is a rising number of ghost guns on Oahu. Registered firearms have a serial number and a document trail. Ghost guns don’t. Five years after Kapono …
Source: Hawaii News Now – Neutral -
Published on 04:24 GMT
Par Hawaii debuts new Kapolei refinery
KAPOLEI, Hawaii (Island News) — Par Hawaii unveiled a new refinery in Kapolei Thursday morning with a blessing ceremony. Governor Josh Green and environmental leaders spoke at the event. The company expects the newly constructed site to produce up to 60 …
Source: KITV – Hawaii – Neutral -
Published on 11:38 GMT
Hawaii Sheriff Division Faces New Scrutiny In 2019 Capitol Shooting Trial
The family of the disabled man who was killed filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the state and a former deputy sheriff. A civil trial over a former deputy sheriff’s fatal shooting of a man outside the State Capitol five years ago began this week in a …
Source: Honolulu Civil Beat – Hawaii – Center-left -
Published on 10:10 GMT
Par Hawaii to invest $90 million in renewable-fuel transformation
A petroleum refinery in the James Campbell Industrial Park officially began its transition into the clean- energy sector with a blessing ceremony Thursday, marking the start of its efforts to adopt more sustainable energy practices and work toward Gov. …
Source: Honolulu Star-Advertiser – Hawaii – Neutral -
Published on 03:16 GMT
Hawaii travelers hopeful, skeptical of new nationwide refund rule
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – The U.S. Transportation Department has new automatic refund rules if your flight is canceled or changes significantly. On his government Instagram page, U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg talked about the new federal …
Source: Hawaii News Now – Neutral -
Published on 04:08 GMT
Hawaii News Now responds to Maui Police Department accusations
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – The Maui Police Department says it has lodged a complaint with the Federal Communications Commission over reports by HNN Investigates about the mishandling of human remains after the Lahaina wildfire. Hawaii News Now is standing …
Source: Hawaii News Now – Neutral -
Published on 11:38 GMT
What Hawaii Can Learn From South Korea’s Jeju Island
There are common circumstances and questions we might ask of our sister state beyond exchanges of educators and government leaders. I’m a fan of my second hometown, Jeju City, which has a sister-state relationship with Hawaii. Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke visited …
Source: Honolulu Civil Beat – Hawaii – Center-left -
Published on 10:22 GMT
Hawaii CC launches drone certification program
Spring registration is now open at Hawaii Community College for the first drone certification program in the state’s community college system. Hawaii CC is breaking new ground with the program, backed by a $650,000 National Science Foundation grant. The …
Source: West Hawaii Today – Hawaii – Label Pending -
Published on 12:04 GMT
Disney’s ‘Moana 2’ premiere honors Hawaiian culture
By Danielle Broadway OAHU (Reuters) – The world premiere of Disney’s “Moana 2” sailed into Oahu, Hawaii on Thursday along with a celebration of Pacific Islander heritage. In the storyline, three years have passed since Moana’s adventures in the first hit …
Source: KFGO – North Dakota – Neutral -
Published on 10:21 GMT
Runnin’ with Rani: Big Island Hawaii Youth Soccer Championships showcases local talent
KAILUA-KONA — The Old Airport Soccer Fields in Kailua-Kona buzzed with excitement over the weekend of November 9-10, as youth players from across the island gathered to compete in the highly anticipated Big Island Hawaii Youth Soccer Association (HYSA) …
Source: West Hawaii Today – Hawaii – Label Pending -
Published on 09:00 GMT
Disney’s latest animated adventure ‘Moana 2’ debuts in Hawaii
“Moana 2” is about to hit theatres. For Disney’s latest animated adventure, what better place for the world premiere than Hawaii? “Moana 2” reunites Moana and Maui on a daring mission to connect all the peoples of the Pacific …
Source: ABC7 News – California – Neutral -
Published on 06:24 GMT
Honolulu polices uptick in ghost guns and how to identify them
HONOLULU (Island News) — The Honolulu Police Department (HPD) held a press conference today about ghost guns, an issue that it said is growing fast and in need of laws to help them stem the tide. HPD has seen a dramatic increase in ghost guns with 70% …
Source: KITV – Hawaii – Neutral -
Published on 09:55 GMT
Hawaii Hilo women’s soccer team earns program’s 1st NCAA Tournament win
When it came to opportunities for a breakthrough in the NCAA Division II women’s soccer tournament, the third time was indeed the charm for Hawaii Hilo. The Vulcans dropped their opening game of the tourney in 2021 and 2022, but coach Gene Okamura’s squad …
Source: Spectrum News NY1 – New York – Neutral
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