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Genealogy project gives Native Hawaiians access to 7,300 pages of rare archival records
Genealogical research out of the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa is offering Native Hawaiians an opportunity to reconnect with their ancestral roots. The Moʻopono Project, which launched in 2021, is in the process of digitizing thousands of pages of moʻokūʻauhau, or genealogy material, dating back to the mid-1800s.
Skyline fleet is now complete with delivery of 20th train
All 20 trains for the Honolulu rail, officially called Skyline, are now on Oʻahu. The final train arrived at Honolulu Harbor on Wednesday. By Thursday night, two of the train's four cars will be at the Rail Operations Center. The last two will be hauled there on Friday. Of...
Honolulu mayor to travel to DC for conference focused on tackling homelessness
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi will soon be heading to Washington, D.C. for a conference focused on addressing homelessness. He will be participating in the Conference of Mayors Homelessness Task Force trip, which will be held on Sunday. Blangiardi is expected to advocate for more federal funding and...
Kailua-Kona, April 27 High School 🏐 Game Notice
There are 2 high school 🏐 games in Kailua-Kona. The Waiakea High School volleyball team will have a game with Kealakehe High School on April 27, 2024, 15:00:01 CST. The Waiakea High School volleyball team will have a game with Kealakehe High School on April 27, 2024, 15:00:01 CST.
Bishop Museum to participate in 2024 City Nature Challenge
HONOLULU (Island News) – Bishop Museum announces its participation in the 2024 City Nature Challenge and invites the community to join. All are welcome to join in on the 2024 City Nature Challenge that will kick off on Friday, April 26. The Challenge is a global BioBlitz-style event that calls on current and aspiring community scientists, nature and science fans, and people of all ages to observe and submit pictures of wild plants, animals, and fungi using free apps like iNaturalist.
Inspire Collective hosts 2nd Annual Job & Business Development Fair
WAIPAHU, Hawaii (Island News) – Job seekers, business owners, entrepreneurs and more are invited to participate in Inspire Collective’s 2nd Annual Job and Business Development Fair event coming up this weekend. Kicking off on Saturday, April 27, at Inspire Church Waikele from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., the...
Man rows alone from Hawaii to Australia to raise awareness for ocean conservation
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A Colorado man has completed a row across the Pacific Ocean all for a good cause. Tez Steinberg, 36, made it from Hawaii to Australia alone in 126 days. He left Honolulu on Dec. 19 and arrived in Queensland on Monday – about 5,000 miles away.
The 96th Lei Day Celebration kicks off in May
HONOLULU (Island News) – Celebrate the tradition of lei-making at the 96th Lei Day event!. Happening on Wednesday, May 1, at Kapiolani Park Bandstand from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., all are welcome to attend the celebration of one of the most recognized symbols of aloha, lei!
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