‘More than just games’: Filipino Community Center to host traditional games tournament
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A celebration of Filipino culture through a family-friendly tournament of traditional games begins today at the Filipino Community Center. The inaugural “Palarong Pinoy,” or “Filipino Games,” is a competition featuring games played in the Philippines for generations, including:. Tumbang...
Fathers reunite with keiki at Halawa Correctional Facility
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Incarcerated fathers at Halawa Correctional Facility (HCF) reunited with their keiki to celebrate Father’s Day Saturday. HCF hosted the over three-hour Keiki Day event in collaboration with Keiki O Ka Aina (KOKA) Family Learning Centers, and fathers and their keiki enjoyed games, arts and...
E-scooter rider in serious condition after crash in Waikiki
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A man riding an electric scooter was hospitalized after he was hit by a vehicle in Waikiki. According to the Honolulu Emergency Medical Service, a 35-year-old man was hit by a vehicle along Kalakaua Avenue at around 4 p.m. EMS said the victim suffered serious head injuries...
Honolulu DMV warns of new text, email scam
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The City and County of Honolulu is warning the public about a new text and email scam that claims to be from the Department of Motor Vehicles. City officials said that scammers are posing as the DMV in an attempt to trick residents into giving personal information by demanding payment for...
Family’s dream vacation to Hawaii turns into 3-month nightmare after husband hospitalized
HONOLULU (KHNL/Gray News) - A family’s dream vacation to Hawaii turned into a three-month nightmare after a medical emergency left them stuck on the island. Ellen Ennis Smith, her husband, PJ Smith, and her adult son, Geoffrey, arrived in Hawaii from North Carolina on April 9, excited for what they called the “trip...
Fix The Honolulu Police Commission. Don’t Abdicate Its Authority To The Mayor
I couldn’t disagree more with several recent columns supporting Mayor Rick Blangiardi’s position that he should have more authority to hire and fire the chief of police for the Honolulu Police Department. These same commentators applaud Blangiardi for being a strong mayor. There is nothing wrong with being...
Hundreds gather for anniversary of WWII battalion, documentary trailer premiere
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - In honor of a World War II battalion’s anniversary, a special trailer screening was held Saturday for veterans, families, and supporters. Over 200 people attended a banquet in honor of the 100th Infantry Battalion’s 83rd anniversary, which coincided with the premiere of a trailer for the...
After 50 years, a telescope at the top of Mauna Kea will be removed
HILO (HawaiiNewsNow) - A telescope that’s been on top of Mauna Kea for nearly 50 years will be removed. The University of Hawaii announced Friday that the United Kingdom Infrared Telescope, also known as the UKIRT observatory, will be decommissioned. This marks another important milestone in UH’s long-term...
Dinosaurs stampede through Kapolei Commons
HONOLULU (KHON2) — Dinosaurs stampeded through the Kapolei Commons on June 28, in celebration of the new “Jurassic World” movie. Families got into inflatable dinosaur costumes for the Dino Dash, where the fastest dino reigns supreme. “It was really close. Yeah, I got a lot of fast dinosaurs out there,” said Isaiah...
University of Hawaiʻi’s telescope dedicated in 1970 now honored for enduring impact on space...
In 1970, the University of Hawaiʻi’s 2.2-meter telescope was dedicated at the summit of 13,803-foot Maunakea, becoming the world’s highest and first computer-controlled telescope. The innovations developed or tested by the UH88, its nickname because 2.2 meters is 88 inches, have shaped astronomy worldwide. They...
