State Sen. Kurt Fevella told the Hawaiian Home Lands Commission that Gov. Josh Green’s pick to lead Hawaii’s housing efforts lacks “passion” for Hawaiians.
Category: Oahu
Honolulu prosecutors banned from attending parole hearings
The policy, which was passed by the Honolulu City Council and went into effect on Jan. 19, says prosecutors will no longer be allowed to attend parole hearings for individuals who were convicted of crimes.
University of Hawaii announces tuition freeze for next 2 academic years
The decision was made in an effort to provide relief to students and families who have been financially impacted by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
New Oahu solar farm begins operations in Waiawa
The Waiawa Solar project is a part of Hawaiian Electric’s efforts to increase the state’s use of renewable energy and reduce its dependence on fossil fuels.
Chef Graham Elliot takes over at Pounders Restaurant in Polynesian Cultural Center on Oahu
Graham Elliot — award-winning television personality, cookbook author and chef — has been named executive chef at Pounders Restaurant in the Polynesian Cultural Center’s Hukilau Marketplace.
Love’s Bakery reopens for 1-day sale on July 10
The Love’s Bakery factory outlet will reopen for one day this Saturday, July 10.
Windward Community College offers new Hawaiian music online certificate
Windward Community College announced its latest academic offering, Ka‘ohekani, an immersive, accelerated and cohort-based one-year online certificate in Hawaiian music.
Stripsteak Waikiki reopens at International Market Place as Skybox Taphouse, Moani Waikiki prepare for arrival
The International Market Place is getting ready to welcome a set of new locally owned and operated eateries to their new homes in the heart of Waikiki.
Barfly: Keep Filipino Food Week in Hawaii going, thanks to Kasama Rum
Distilled and aged in the Philippines, Kasama rum is shipped in bulk to Poland where it is bottled, labeled, packaged and shipped to the United States for sale.
‘NCIS: Hawai’i’ begins filming on Oahu
“NCIS: Hawai‘i” kicked off its first season of production at Mokuleia Beach on Wednesday with a traditional Hawaiian blessing.