Alani Calderon

1 month ago | civilbeat.org | Alani Calderon |Blaze Lovell

With the loss of productions came a decline in film jobs and spending in the state. After wrapping work on “Lilo & Stitch” last March, Jason Fitzgerald packed up his life in Hawai‘i and moved to Atlanta – not by choice, but out of necessity. With no new productions coming up and his savings rapidly being depleted, the longtime lighting technician said staying in the islands became impossible for his family.

Oct 17, 2024 | manoanow.org | Alani Calderon

The University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa (UHM) hosted its Fall 2024 Career Fair on Oct. 2, providing students with valuable opportunities to network with potential employers and explore career paths. The event, held at UHM’s Campus Center ballroom, featured booths from local and national companies as well as federal agencies, giving students a chance to engage directly with recruiters. For local students, the career fair served as an excellent resource for post-graduation opportunities.

Sep 30, 2024 | manoanow.org | Alani Calderon

In the 2022 primary election, statewide voter turnout was 39.8% with 340,159 voters participating from a pool of 853,874 registered voters according to the Hawaiʻi Office of Elections. In the last few election cycles, the state ranked near the bottom in national turnout statistics. The Office of Elections reported that Hawaiʻi’s turnout has been under 50 percent from 2000-2022 with exception of the 2020 presidential elections.

Sep 29, 2024 | manoanow.org | Alani Calderon

In the 2022 primary election, statewide voter turnout was 39.8% with 340,159 voters participating from a pool of 853,874 registered voters according to the Hawaiʻi Office of Elections. In the last few election cycles, the state ranked near the bottom in national turnout statistics. The Office of Elections reported that Hawaiʻi’s turnout has been under 50 percent from 2000-2022 with exception of the 2020 presidential elections.

Aug 20, 2024 | hawaiinewsnow.com | Annalisa Burgos |Alani Calderon

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Mother-daughter duo Chef Ahu Hettema and Chef Nili Yildirim have been sharing the flavors and cuisine of their homeland in Hawaii for nearly a decade. The owners of Istanbul Hawaii in Ward Village are among the chefs doing cooking demos at the Made in Hawaii Festival this Friday through Sunday, Aug. 23-25, at the Hawaii Convention Center.