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COVID cases rising in Hawaii as new variants infiltrate communities
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - It’s been a while since COVID has been in the headlines, but Hawaii health officials say it’s time to start practicing vigilance as cases begin to spike. The state is seeing about 144 new confirmed cases a day, though most would not be reported. At...
Plans moving forward for new race track in west Oahu
KAPOELI, Hawaii (Island News) -- Officials say they plan to move forward with a public race track in on Oahu's west side. The proposed racetrack would be built on 23-acres of land in Kapolei. This comes after the Department of Hawaiian Homelands (DHHL) put out a request for proposal for another race track on nearly 140-acres at Barbers Point.
City and County of Honolulu release its Kamehameha Day holiday schedule
HONOLULU (Island News) – The City and County of Honolulu release its schedule for King Kamehameha Day along with the schedule for the rest of its operations and the traffic and parking regulations that will be in effect. The holiday schedule for the City and County of Honolulu operations...
Kaimuki residents troubled by nails, and now screws, in the roadways
HONOLULU (Island News) -- Imagine driving over a pile of nails in the middle of the road. That's been the nightmare for Kaimuki residents but now, they're dealing with screws. Colin Tanaka said he picked up dozens of screws this week alone. They were scattered in three different piles from 4th to 6th Avenue.
WATCH: 107th King Kamehameha Floral Parade makes way through Honolulu
HONOLULU (KHON2) — Floats, florals and more will take over Honolulu streets for the 107th annual King Kamehameha Floral Parade on Oahu. The parade began from Iolani Palace before heading down Ala Moana Boulevard and reached Kalakaua Avenue to move through Waikiki. Organizers said it is a massive undertaking. “We have Kamehameha schools here, the […]
He’s the voice of the Molokai High Farmers ... and ‘the luckiest man in the world’
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Long before he moved to Molokai, Rick Schonely thought he had his future all lined up. His career seemed like a done deal. “I was going to be a sportscaster and wear a suit and tie and travel all over the United States for the rest of my life,” the 65-year-old said.
Rail CEO’s future still in limbo after critics testify about her leadership behind closed doors
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Despite pressure from the mayor, members of the HART board are still refusing to extend rail CEO Lori Kahikina’s contract. At the Human Resources Committee meeting Friday, board members delayed a vote after considering testimony in secret from Kahikina’s anonymous critics. Prior to the closed-door...
The backlog of Honolulu building permits is taking a toll on city revenue
HONOLULU (AP) — The new Raising Cane’s restaurant in Pearl City was a financial win for the city. Before the eatery was built, the owners were paying about $62,000 in city property taxes for what was then an empty lot. By the time the restaurant opened in 2022, the property’s value had jumped by $1.5 million, and the tax bill increased to $82,000.
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