Jonathan Masaki

May 31, 2024 | hawaiinewsnow.com | Jonathan Masaki

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - State forestry crews are taking something bad and making it into something good. And their hard work will be showcased at the upcoming FestPAC celebration. State DLNR Forestry and Wildlife crews recently chopped down more than 1,000 invasive trees, mostly albizia, on land in Waimanalo. The logs were prepped, assembled into huts, then disassembled, palletized and transported to the Hawaii Convention Center.

Apr 24, 2024 | hawaiinewsnow.com | Jonathan Masaki

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - State transportation officials, along with James Campbell Company representatives, gathered in Kalaeloa on Wednesday for the blessing of a new $36 million transportation project. Located west of Kalaeloa Boulevard in the Kapolei Harborside project area, the latest phase of the Kalaeloa Barbers Point Harbor Access Road is set to open in the summer of 2025.

Apr 5, 2024 | hawaiinewsnow.com | Jonathan Masaki

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - When you hear the name Reyn Spooner, aloha shirts come to mind. One of the brand's most recognized prints is the "Lahaina Sailor," which features Hawaii's state flower, the hibiscus, the state bird, nene, the state tree, kukui and the flag of Hawaii. Each year, the well-known fashion company designates a date in April as Lahaina Sailor Day. This year, it falls on April 7.

Mar 18, 2024 | hawaiinewsnow.com | Jonathan Masaki

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The use of Jet Skis to assist in water rescues has become an important tool for saving lives in Hawaii. That's why the Hawaiian Lifeguard Association recently held a train-the-trainer course in Kaneohe Bay to help first responders learn more on the best Jet Ski tactics, techniques and procedures. "This is the first time that this has every happened, so this is huge," said Clark Abbey, lifeguard supervisor at Marine Corps Base Kaneohe.

Mar 5, 2024 | hawaiinewsnow.com | Jonathan Masaki

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Many dog parents are keeping close tabs on a state Senate bill that would strike down a ban on dogs at most public parks throughout the state. Senate Bill 2565 has survived two Senate hearings and now moves to the state House for consideration. Like so many fur parents, the Hawaiian Humane Society supports this legislation.