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Hawaii mail carrier recalls nasty dog bite incident
"The incident I had about 11 years ago when I got bit, I was about to approach someone's house to deliver their mail and I required a signature," Sherry Mizuuchi said. "And that's where the dog came from behind me and latched onto my arm."
Water at Honolulu federal building, courthouse deemed unsafe for drinking, hygiene
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The water in Honolulu’s federal building and the courthouse has been deemed unsafe to drink or use for hygiene following positive results for legionella bacteria. Water sources in the child care center and health unit were free of the bacteria. Officials said they’re working to correct...
Developer breaks ground on large industrial warehouse project in West Oahu
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A Honolulu developer broke ground Thursday on the future home of new industrial space in West Oahu. Developer Avalon Development Company started building “The Crossing” at the Kapolei Business Park on the corner of Kalaeloa Boulevard and Lauwiliwili Street. The Industrial Warehouse Project will feature...
Some emergency officials dropping the word ‘shelter’ as Hawaii buildings don’t meet standards
HONOLULU (KHON2) – From an engineering standpoint, emergency officials say most Hawaii buildings do not meet hurricane shelter criteria. “The state has criteria for shelters depending on construction and design and most of the buildings in our inventory don’t meet that criteria,” explained Honolulu’s Department of Emergency Management Director Hiro Toiya.
Opening delayed for new Queen’s Medical Center’s emergency department in Wahiawa
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The newly named Queen’s Medical Center Wahiawa will not be opening its new emergency department Wednesday morning, as previously announced. A spokesperson said the hospital is still working on finishing touches. However, a new opening date has not been set. Queen’s bought the property back in...
Housing is creeping into Hawaiʻi's commercial real estate market
There's a lot of activity in Hawaiʻi's commercial real estate market. It's a complex picture — one that not only includes industrial and office markets but also future residential housing. There is some relief in sight for Hawaiʻi's maxed-out industrial space, according to Trent Thoms, senior vice president...
Marines complete shoreline testing near training facility, but decline to release data
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The Marine Corps has initial results for lead contamination testing near its Puuloa Range Training Facility in Ewa Beach, but isn’t releasing the data yet. In February, the Marines took soil samples across 3,000 feet of shoreline by training facility to test for toxic chemicals, including...
New study reveals alarming food insecurity in Hawaii
HONOLULU (Island News) -- Nearly one-third of all households in Hawaii experienced food insecurity in 2023, according to a new study commissioned by the Hawaii Foodbank. The report surveyed 910 residents from various racial and geographic backgrounds.
Protest erupts over ambulance contract for Kauai and Maui counties
HONOLULU (KHON2) — A week following the Department of Health’s decision to award the ambulance contract for Kauai and Maui Counties to American Medical Response (AMR) after a competitive bid process, a protest has emerged. Falck USA, the unsuccessful bidder, filed a formal notice of protest Friday, citing...
Rep. Martinez and Marine Corps Base Hawaiʻi introduce members of Puʻuloa Range Working Group
HONOLULU (Island News) -- Representative Rose Martinez, alongside Marine Corps Base Hawaiʻi and local environmental experts, announced the members of the Puʻuloa Range Working Group Wednesday. The group focused on addressing various concerns related to the Puʻuloa Range Training Facility, including noise, lead contamination, shoreline erosion, and other...
HI Now Daily (May 28, 2024)
HONOLULU (HI Now) - Today on HI Now Daily, we’re live on Hawaiʻi Island to see how local farmers are working with resorts to bring fresh produce to their menus, and how stewards are helping hikers visit with aloha. Plus, high school cheerleaders from all over the state join us in studio to show why their team just became world champions.
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