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HPM Building Supply to open First Oahu Design Centers in Honolulu

2 weeks ago | hawaiinewsnow.com | Jim Mendoza

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - HPM Building Supply is expanding to Oahu and it's bringing a brand new one-stop shop for homeowners and contractors looking to build, renovate or remodel. The local, employee-owned company is celebrating the grand opening of its first Oahu Design Centers on Sunday, May 4, with a public event featuring food, prizes, and an exclusive look inside the newly renovated space. Located at the Nā Lama Kukui Lifestyle & Design Center in Iwilei (560 N.
Spotty heavy rain with a few thunderstorms expected to persist today

2 weeks ago | hawaiinewsnow.com | Jim Mendoza

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A moist unstable airmass will remain in place today, with sea breezes allowing for the development of locally heavy showers and a few thunderstorms each afternoon. Land breezes will keep most shower activity over the coastal waters or near the coast at night. Trade winds are expected to return Wednesday, reaching breezy levels Friday into early next week, along with a more typical windward and mauka shower pattern.
NFL rookie Tetairoa McMillan celebrates in Hawaii before joining Carolina Panthers

2 weeks ago | hawaiinewsnow.com | Jim Mendoza

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - This year's NFL Draft is in the books with a number of player with local ties getting their names called. Waimanalo's own Tetairoa McMillan went off the board early, going eighth overall to the Carolina Panthers. The Arizona receiver is the first Hawaii-born player since Tua Tagovailoa in 2020 to be taken in the first round. After attending the draft last week in Green Bay, he flew back to Oahu this weekend and celebrated with his family in Waimanalo.
Construction begins on Oahu's first Sonic Drive-In

2 weeks ago | hawaiinewsnow.com | Jim Mendoza

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Construction is underway on the first Sonic Drive-In on Oahu. A groundbreaking was held Friday at the corner of Fort Barrette Road and Kapolei Parkway. The fast food restaurant is expected to open early next year, and will feature Sonic's classic curbside drive-in style service and roller-skating car hops. The drive-in expects to create over 100 new jobs in the local area.
Celebrating May Day and moms at Kahala Resort

2 weeks ago | hawaiinewsnow.com | Jim Mendoza

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The Kahala Resort is gearing up for several events to celebrate mom and May Day. Food & Beverage Director Christina Maffei and Executive Chef Jonathan Mizukami joined "What's Cooking" on HNN's Sunrise to showcase some of their specials. Chef Mizukami cooked his Steamed Mahi with Soy Asian Aromatics, which is part of the Plumeria Beach House buffet, along with Mountain View Farms Suckling Pig with Bao Buns, and Delicate Thin Pancakes & Maple Butter Syrup.
West Maui begs CWRM to manage water better

2 weeks ago | hawaiinewsnow.com | Jim Mendoza

LAHAINA (HawaiiNewsNow) - The Hawaii Commission on Water Resource Management (CWRM) held a meeting in Lahaina on Monday. The purpose was to address a request from the county to use a new well in Kahana to increase water supply in West Maui. Several people took off from work and the Lahaina Civic Center became a classroom for many students and teachers who wanted to make their voices heard. "We all say that 'water is life.' So, why do you continue to let it fall into the wrong hands?
Push to make surfing an official high school sport in Hawaii gains traction

2 weeks ago | hawaiinewsnow.com | Jim Mendoza

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A major surge of momentum is building to make surfing an official high school sport. Later this week, state lawmakers will vote on a bill that provides funding for surfing at the prep level. House Majority Leader and North Shore Rep. Sean Quinlan authored House Bill 133, which provides over $685,000 in each of the next two years for Hawaii public schools to establish surfing as a sanctioned sport.
Merrie Monarch may be over, but the positive economic ripples continue

2 weeks ago | hawaiinewsnow.com | Jim Mendoza

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - With the Merrie Monarch Festival still on the minds of many, small local businesses are also basking in an economic boost. But the question now is: How can it be sustained in the weeks and months to come? "It's been so busy. Everybody appreciates and loves our craftsmanship. And we're so honored and blessed that Ke Akua had blessed the Ni'ihau shells for us, 'Ohana Ni'ihau," said Tracyann Kanahele Vakameilau, Ni'ihau lei maker and Merrie Monarch vendor.
Babysitter who gave fatal dose of allergy medicine to toddler will not get a new trial

2 weeks ago | hawaiinewsnow.com | Jim Mendoza

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A babysitter who was found guilty of manslaughter last year will remain in jail until sentencing. Dixie Denise Villa asked for a new trial claiming evidence was withheld and that the child's mother lied on the stand. Villa was babysitting 7-month-old Abigail Lobisch in 2019 when the child died from fatal dose of diphenhydramine, an ingredient in Benadryl.
Hawaii will raise visitor taxes to tackle climate change

2 weeks ago | hawaiinewsnow.com | Jim Mendoza

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Gov. Josh Green is celebrating lawmakers' decision to increase tourist taxes and dedicate the new money to what they call Hawaii's climate emergency. Making it happen required compromise and resisting a threat from the cruise ship industry. Green first called for a "green fee" on tourists during his campaign three years ago. Now he says there will be hundreds of millions for climate-related projects without driving visitors away.