Baldwin High School graduate awarded four-year scholarship for travel management degree
Samantha Citrawireja, a recent graduate of H.P. Baldwin High School in Wailuku, has been named as one of seven recipients of the prestigious Ho‘oilina Scholarship. The Hawai‘i Tourism Authority announced that the scholarship, which provides approximately $12,000 annually for four years, will support Citrawireja and...
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What's Cooking: Tonkatsu @ Honolulu Offers a Nagoya Twist to the Deep-Fried Food Scene. The restaurant specializes in tonkatsu (Japanese-style pork cutlets), gyukatsu (beef cutlets), chicken katsu, and deep-fried oysters and shrimp. What's Cooking: Empty Bowl Hawaiʻi tackles food insecurity by providing nourishing...
Grammy-nominated jazz artist Boney James in Waikiki this weekend
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The smooth sounds of Grammy-nominated jazz artist Boney James are back in Waikiki this weekend. The saxophonist and composer is playing at the Blue Note and has a new album, Slow Burn, out with his signature blend of jazz, R&B and soul. James’ career spans more than...
Rainbow Wahine rally past Portland for 500th Win at the Stan Sheriff Center
After a first set filled with miscues and errors, the University of Hawai’i Rainbow Wahine volleyball team found themselves in a back-and-forth second. Up 28-27 following a clutch kill by freshman outside hitter Cha’lei Reid, senior middle blocker Bri Gunderson entered the game hoping to provide an instant spark.
HFD working to contain wildland fire on Farrington Highway
This morning, Sept. 14, HFD responded to a brush fire reported on Farrington Highway.
Native planting pays tribute to first responders lost on 9/11
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A growing garden at Keehi Lagoon Memorial State Park honors those who lost their lives saving others during the 9/11 terror attacks. To commemorate the 441 first responders who died at Ground Zero, volunteers will plant 441 native species across Keehi Lagoon and Diamond Head State Monument.
2 adults, 6 juveniles charged in connection with viral attack video
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A woman and her mother, along with six juveniles, have been charged in connection with an attack on a 21-year-old woman with special needs in Wahiawa. Disturbing video of the assault circulated widely on social media in May, showing the woman, Carly Ng, being hit and bullied...
Bank of Hawai‘i service day celebrates unity and care
Bank of Hawai'i employees and their families spent the day at Kahauiki Village, painting murals that celebrate kuleana and lokahi while helping residents with community projects and home maintenance.
4K ways expanding life’s options couldn’t be simpler
Honolulu’s Department of Parks and Recreation offers thousands of ways for residents to connect with their community, stay active and even learn new skills. Most of those opportunities come at no cost.
CANstruction competition marks 20 years at Kahala Mall
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - AIA Honolulu’s CANstruction competition is celebrating its 20th anniversary at Kahala Mall. Registered builders are invited to the mall on Saturday, Sept. 13, to create towering 3D sculptures made of canned food. Each vote for a favorite sculpture is one dollar to the Hawaii Foodbank. As...