Hawaii Money

May 15, 2022, 12:00 PM HST * Updated May 14, 4:17 p.m. Eligible Hawaiian public school teachers will receive up to $500 each for school supplies under a Hawai'i State Federal Credit Union grant program called "Investing…

Your browser does not support the audio element.For more than a decade, Isabeau Waia'u Walker worked in education while moonlighting as a musician. Although Waia'u Walker dreamed of playing music full time, she insists teaching wasn't just…

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the environmental law nonprofit that successfully sued Maui County are watching how Hawaii County plans to handle similar waste disposal issues. waste. A delegation led by EPA Region 9…

A former Goose Creek-based Navy commander who left the base in April for his next assignment beat two…

DENVER (AP) — A former Colorado police officer shown on body camera video roughly arresting a 73-year-old woman with dementia and later seen joking about it with co-workers was sentenced Thursday to five years in prison.Austin Hopp arrested…

HONOLULU (AP) — Hawaiian lawmakers on Tuesday passed legislation that would raise the state's minimum wage…

Last month, Tulsi Gabbard posted a video on Twitter about Florida's Parental Rights in Education Bill, commonly referred to as the "don't say gay" bill. She didn't just applaud the bill to 'prohibit classroom discussions of sexual…

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HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) — Over the past four years, Hawaii has taken more than $1.5 million from foster children in the form of Social Security payments and survivor benefits.The state says it uses the money to ensure these children are…

Half a dozen politicians tell me a new candidate has emerged to run for Congress if Rep. Kai Kahele announces a gubernatorial bid early next month. Jill Tokuda, the former chair of the Senate Ways and Means Committee, is…

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee will soon add tough penalties against public schools that allow transgender athletes to participate in women's sports, under legislation recently signed into law by Republican Gov. Bill Lee.Lee quietly…

Before looking at America West Airlines' Boeing 747 flight period between Phoenix, Hawaii and Japan, let's first look at the history of the airline and what led to the widebody flights. Established in Tempe, Arizona in February 1981,…

Before we start talking about pot and why the federal ban should end, here are some numbers to consider. Seventy-two U.S. senators accepted pharmaceutical industry donations ahead of the 2020 election. That number was 302 for the House.…

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) — A plan to suspend railroad construction at South Street rather than build at the Ala Moana Center could gain traction with the federal government.Lori Kahikina, CEO of the Honolulu Rapid Transit Authority, said…

(ATTN: ADD comments throughout, photos)By Yoo Jee-ho SEOUL, April 17 (Yonhap) -- Kim Hyo-joo picked up his fifth career LPGA win in Hawaii, holding on for a two-stroke win with a solid, if unspectacular, finish. Kim won the Lotte…

The Office of Hawaiian Affairs grant program supports Hawaii-based nonprofit organizations that support Native Hawaiians. Courtesy of OHA The Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) has $14.9 million in grants now available for…

HONOLULU (KHON2) — April is National Financial Literacy Month. There is an education campaign designed to remind young people and adults to focus on their financial future and well-being. The Better Business Bureau said the…

On April 3, Hungarian illiberal and ultra-nationalist Prime Minister Viktor Orban won a fourth term. While the West remains obsessed with the war next door in Ukraine, the threat of Hungary's continued drift away from liberal democracy…

COLUMBIA, SC (AP) — A South Carolina inmate set to die either by firing squad or in the electric chair later this month is asking the state Supreme Court to stay his execution . Lawyers for Richard Moore, 57, have said he should not be…

BUENA PARK, Calif. (Gray News) - Southern California officials report police arrested two men with hundreds of pounds of drugs in Orange County's biggest bankruptcy in 16 years. .A lethal dose of fentanyl is just 2 milligrams, according to…

A county program to recycle e-waste has been halted until at least July. The county Department of Environmental Management's solid waste division announced Monday that its e-waste collection program is suspended effective immediately due…

Coffee growers and livestock herders take to the skies to monitor their crops and animals, using drones not only to spray fertilizers, herbicides and pesticides on their plants, but also to assess their health and even locate stray…

WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal grand jury has heard testimony in recent months about Hunter Biden's earnings and payments he received while on the board of a Ukrainian energy company, two people say. close to the investigation.It is still…

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – Two men posing as police officers are wanted in connection with a home invasion in Kapahulu on Monday.It happened around noon on Olokele Avenue near Date Street. According to sources, when a 58-year-old man…

Your $100 won't be worth as much this year as it was last year. And it's pretty much everywhere, no matter what you buy. In fact, according to the Hawaii Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism, that $100 will be…

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) — For 24 years, Shreevie Kenner has gone above and beyond to bring smiles to the kids on her bus line.From her creative Halloween costumes to the little Christmas presents she buys for children every…

WASHINGTON (AP) — With a sudden injection of $140 million, officials in Broward County, Fla., recently opened an upscale hotel that will feature Atlantic Ocean views and an 11,000-foot spa squares.In New York, Dutchess County has pledged…

Spencer Ingley won the 2021 Chair award for seeking to include Hawaiian and Pacific Islander students in STEM research.…

WASHINGTON (AP) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will address the U.S. Congress, the actor-turned-warlord's latest video speech as he uses the West's major legislative bodies as a global stage to orchestrate support against the…

(AP) - Citing record gas prices, Uber is charging customers a new fuel levy to help offset the costs of delivery and delivery drivers.The temporary surcharge will be 45 cents or 55 cents for each Uber trip and 35 cents or 45 cents for each…

Misa Jade Kaneshiro, 98, of Hilo died Feb. 1 at a private nursing home in Keaau. Born in Turlock, California, and sent with her family to the Amache Relocation Center in Granada, Colorado during World War II, she was a board member of the…

PicturePresident Biden addressed the government's response in January amid a coronavirus surge fueled by the Omicron variant. New cases have since declined dramatically across the country.Credit...Doug Mills/The New York TimesCongress is…

WASHINGTON (AP) — As cities seek to fully reopen, transit systems scramble to win back ridership after being crushed by the COVID-19 pandemic are getting a big financial boost to stay afloat and invest in new fleets of electric buses.The…

NEW YORK — New York and Los Angeles are lifting some of their toughest COVID-19 prevention measures as officials in major cities across the United States push for a return to normalcy after two grueling years of the pandemic. New York…

The annual Hawaiian Firefighters Dinner is scheduled for Saturday, March 5 at the Four Rivers Cultural Center. The event is a benefit to the Ontario Fire and Rescue Service. Ontario Fire Service. (The Company/FILE)…

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) — Following the collapse of a beachfront property into the ocean on the North Shore, some lawmakers have said the state shouldn't protect homes, but rather remove them from the beach.The state Department of Lands…

A pair of bills that would provide state regulatory support for “virtual currencies” successfully passed their final committee hearings in their respective chambers last week. A joint hearing of the Senate Ways and Means and Commerce and…

JUPITER, Fla. — Baseball players and owners took a first step toward Opening Day recovery, closing in on an agreement Friday on an amateur draft lottery during lockdown negotiations that included a surprise meet in one-on-one between…

RALEIGH, NC (WTVD) — A North Carolina real estate agent posted a video on social media this week showing the reality of the housing market."I've told the truth, we have a housing crisis," Monique Edwards said in the video. "This is a house…

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Almost every day, I see at least one of my Facebook friends posting on their timeline that their "Facebook has been hacked." Most often this "hack" is someone cloning their Facebook profile by taking their name…

Atwater The Castle Air Museum has received delivery of two new aircraft which will be part of its collection of military aircraft and helicopters on display at Atwater. Castle Air Museum general manager Joe Pruzzo said the Bell…

A new rehabilitation program advanced by state lawmakers this week will help Native Hawaiian inmates maintain cultural connections and support their return to society after release. Funding for the program will come from the…

HONOLULU (KHON2) - Writing a will or a living trust and simply getting your finances in order before something unexpected happens is something many people put off until it's too late . Michelle Ogata is a graduate of Pearl City…

DETROIT (AP) — Tesla CEO Elon Musk donated about 5 million shares of the company worth about $5.7 billion to an unidentified charity in November, according to a regulatory file.The shares were given Nov. 19-29, according to the filing with…

HONOLULU (KHON2) – There was plenty of action on Sunday – both on and off the court. The American Gaming Association predicts $7.61 billion was wagered on Super Bowl LVI. Now there's a new push to allow online sports gaming in…

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – Maui wage commissioners are delaying their vote on a proposed raise for the county's new police chief.Maui Police Chief John Pelletier currently earns about $158,000 a year, which is far less than many of his…

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Authorities searching the Minneapolis apartment where Amir Locke was killed by a SWAT team member said a no-hit search warrant was needed to protect the public and officers as they were looking for firearms, drugs and…

HONOLULU (KHON2) — The corruption allegations against former Senate Majority Leader Kalani English and now former Rep. Ty Cullen could be far worse than the actual fraud charges the two face, according to a legal expert. United…

Walking down South King Street on the island of Oʻahu is a daily commute for many locals. Shops, restaurants and bars of all kinds inhabit this stretch of road, and now two of Hawaii's Olympians do the same. Ten-story tall Carissa Moore -…

Wailuku resident Henry Anitema (far right) poses with family members in this undated photo. His mother, Moana Latu (second from left) survived the underwater volcanic eruption and tsunami in Tonga last month. Other family members pictured…

HONOLULU (KHON2) — Lawmakers hope to crack down on illegal fireworks in Hawaii. The House Committee on Consumer Protection and Commerce will meet to hear and discuss seven bills related to this issue. One bill aims to increase…

PUNXSUTAWNEY, Pa. (AP) — It's Groundhog Day and people are waiting to hear if a furry creature in a western Pennsylvania town will predict an early spring or another six weeks of winter.People will gather at Gobbler's Knob on Wednesday as…

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Governor Gavin Newsom, who imposed a moratorium on executions three years ago, is now set to dismantle the largest death row in the United States by transferring all sentenced inmates in other prisons…

Cater shows off the money she made recycling with her grandfather, Dan Ostrander, in Chico, California. In the main photo, Grace shows off a plastic bottle she recently found while playing golf with her family. PC: Shea Cochran…

Mahalo for supporting Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Enjoy this free story! Net income at Caisse d'Epargne Territoriale fell 24% in the fourth quarter as revenue from securities and loan sales fell and the…

Non-conference games serve several different purposes. In some cases, this allows teams to resolve issues and prepare for the regular season. In other cases, it is a money-taking, taking money to play games and programs can add to…

HONOLULU (KHON2) — Although the Punahou School Carnival is closed to the public this year, they can still participate in the virtual silent auction and art gallery. The school carnival is used to raise funds to support students…

I've been away the last two weeks since my mother-in-law passed away. Thanks for the good wishes... Legalized sports betting and Name-Image-Likeness have arrived on the Arizona sports landscape in the last nine months. Don't get me wrong,…

The Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA) hopes to rebrand the islands to attract "conscious, respectful and high-value travelers" this year, after seeking $60 million in state funding to help promote more responsible tourism.According to the…

HONOLULU (KHON2) — If you live in Hawaii, you know what time you should try to avoid rush hour traffic. For many, being stuck in traffic is a daily battle to get from one side of the island to the other. Download the KHON2…

It's time for the new season to begin with many familiar faces on a very familiar Hualalai GC! For the 26th season, Hualalai will launch the campaign, but it will only be the second edition with Paspalum grass from the tee box to the…

When April Schneider's children returned to in-person classrooms this year, she believed they were leaving behind the struggles of more than a year of remote learning. No more problems with borrowed tablets. Gone are the days of missed…

(AP) — The late Betty White was a tireless advocate for animals, whether caring for those without homes or launching her own weekly television show, "The Pet Set," dedicated to her famous friends and their pets.His biggest contribution,…

(CNN) - A warning from the IRS: this tax season is going to be complicated.The Treasury Department says pandemic-related issues and budget constraints may lead to a delayed tax refund and tax practitioners are preparing for any potential…

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - You might think you could spot a scam. They are everywhere on the Internet, in emails and on social media sites.Some are easy to spot, but many are dead ringers for legitimate websites of reputable…

Several former and current players testified against Hawaii coach Todd Graham at a Hawaii Senate meeting on Friday, accusing him of not only verbally assaulting players, but also destroying the culture of the program. According to…

By KIM JARRETTTHE ASSOCIATE EDITOR OF THE SQUARE CENTER (The Center Square) - Hawaii Department of Public Safety officials are offering inmates $ 25 if they receive their COVID-19 booster shots. The incentive is in addition to…

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These five states are the most crypto-hostile places in the United StatesWhat makes a good (or bad) US state for a crypto investor? Are you looking for strong investor protection? Or do you want more freedom to invest in whatever…

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - One of the best things about smartphones (in my opinion at least) is the ability to listen to music anywhere, anywhere.While Spotify, Apple Music, Pandora, and Amazon Music are the most popular streaming services,…

Money, as they say, is the mother's milk of politics, but it's remarkable how much - and how often - Hawaii's candidates suckle their nipples for the 2022 election. Josh Green is at the head of the Democrats' herd, having…

Interested in an FHA Loan? Here's what you need to know about next year's limits.It's no secret that house prices have skyrocketed. We can thank the limited supply and the high demand of buyers for this.It's no surprise that compliant…

“Daughter of UQAM”, artist / owner of an art boutique and creator of OnlyFans content, Hélène Boudreau is currently on a one-year trip around the world. Naturally, she documents it all on Instagram - which over the past few days has meant…

It's the holiday season! The most wonderful time of the year, isn't it? Where is it? I believe the original intention for the holiday season was to: • Give joy and love. • Take…

There is a lot of understandable curiosity about CBD, with products infused with the cannabis compound appearing on many holiday wish lists this year. Despite its increasing visibility and popularity, many people still don't know much…

Paddy De Luna and her baby daughter slowly find peace and order in their lives, relieved that her husband is in prison awaiting trial for domestic violence. She returned to work full time, paid off the debts he had accumulated on his credit…

HONOLULU, December 17, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - First Hawaiian, Inc. (NASDAQ: FHB), the parent company of…

When David Lomond shows up for a show, he often arrives in a gold 77 Cadillac Coupe de Ville, a race fit for the king of rock 'n' roll. Lomond, 61, calls himself the Hawaiian Elvis, a distinction that is needed when Elvis…

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