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Court-ordered evictions to continue after a months-long pause
HONOLULU (KHON2) — It’s been almost two months since a barricade in Waianae halted the execution of court-ordered writs and evictions. Download the free KHON2 app for iOS or Android to stay informed on the latest news. In April, a Waianae man facing eviction allegedly barricaded himself in...
USTS Golden Bear makes first stop at Aloha Tower
HONOLULU (KHON2) — A training vessel, manned by students studying to become merchant marines, made its first stop in Hawaii Sunday morning. Local boy Imriel Kekoa is one of 250 cadets aboard the Golden Bear, a 500-foot training vessel from the California State University Maritime Academy. “I was counting the days down from when we […]
Native Hawaiian Midwives Are Asking A Judge To Uphold Their Birth Traditions
HONOLULU (AP) — Ki’inaniokalani Kahoʻohanohano longed for a deeper connection to her Native Hawaiian ancestors and culture as she prepared to give birth to her first child at home on the north shore of Maui in 2003. But generations of colonialist suppression had eroded many Hawaiian traditions,...
Inflation takes bigger bite into Hawaii household budgets, but the data isn’t all bad
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - New federal data shows that prices continue to rise in Hawaii, but some sectors are seeing substantial drops. The numbers released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics compared May prices to the same time last year. Overall, prices are up 5%. Rent increased by 12%, and the costs to eat out rose by nearly 7%.
Hale O Meleana to Participate in Hawaii Active Seniors Expo
The Hawaii Active Seniors Expo is coming up, and Hale O Meleana will be part of the event. Administrator Jan Shishido shared the details on Living808. Hale O Meleana is a residential and memory care community located in Liliha, Honolulu. It offers a comfortable living space for residents of all abilities, ensuring they and their families have access to necessary care services. The community provides specialized memory care with experienced staff ensuring a safe environment. Their Care Home develops personalized care plans and daily schedules tailored to individual needs, such as assistance with medication and dressing. Located within St. Francis’ Kupuna Village, Hale O Meleana offers residents access to skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and other medical services on-site. This “one-stop” service delivery model is convenient for residents. Additionally, the facility can accommodate a wide range of care levels, including dual-licensed rooms for couples with different care needs.
Plans to demolish former PBS building provoke tempers at UH Board of Regents
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The University of Hawaii Manoa campus building that housed PBS for decades is finally headed for demolition. But UH Regent and former Gov. Neil Abercrombie fought the plan, which provoked anger from UH President David Lassner. In a Regents meeting last week, Lassner told the board that...
Miss Hawaii U.S. International Melody Higa heading to Florida to compete for the National Crown
HONOLULU (Island News) Miss Hawaii U.S. International Melody Higa talked about her platform and journey in July to the national title on Good Morning Hawaii Sunday. Melody Higa says, "My platform is called “Journey to Peace”. I first became involved about a year and a half ago when I was invited to be a guest speaker at the Pearl Harbor Rotary Club meeting. I had met with a group of active and retired army and navy personnel who were intrigued with my Okinawan and Korean background.
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