Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 14th of April.
Good morning, Honolulu.
Residents in Kaimuki oppose a private proposal to build an $850K Japanese archery and training facility at a local park.
They argue the project could worsen flooding, reduce green space, and threaten public safety.
WalletHub released a report on Monday, Apr.
13 ranking six Hawaii towns for starting a business using 18 key metrics on business environment, resource access, and costs; Hilo ranked highest while Ewa Gentry ranked lowest.
The University of Hawaii at Manoa hosted its annual East-West Fest, which celebrated diverse cultures from the Asia-Pacific region and beyond.
The event featured art, music and dance in the campus courtyard.
Hawaii will host America250 events as the country nears its 250th birthday.
Independence Day-themed celebrations will be held across the islands in early July.
After five months since the U.S. Mint stopped making pennies, Hawaii lawmakers are proposing a bill that would require merchants to round cash transactions to the nearest five cents — a change already affecting local retailers like Dan’s Guitars.
Officials forecast modest tourism growth as domestic arrivals rise while international travel slows and visitor spending climbs due to higher prices.
State agencies and industry leaders plan a statewide $2 million marketing campaign to restore traveler confidence following recent storms & growing global uncertainty.
After more than two and a half years since the Maui wildfires, a $4 billion global settlement has been resolved after Allstate withdrew its appeal last week.
Victims will receive staged payouts over four years as Gov. Josh Green said the resolution clears a key hurdle & supports rebuilding efforts.
The city is hosting the Rebuild Oahu event on Saturday, April 18 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Waialua District Park gymnasium & it will offer help with permits and recovery resources for local residents.
Linda Gassenheimer presents a quick recipe featuring peanut-crusted sea scallops served with fettuccine & baby kale in a brown butter garlic sauce.
The dish calls for searing scallops for 1 minute per side to keep them tender and juicy.
Fresh off a third straight Big West title, UH women’s water polo will face Cal in the NCAA opener, and Cal beat the team three times this season.
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