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'Aloha Lahaina' showcase celebrates beauty of hardest hit area in Hawaii wildfires

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August 28, 2024

'Aloha Lahaina' showcase celebrates beauty of hardest hit area in Hawaii wildfires

SARASOTA, Fla. – Milan Art Gallery Director Jock Armour has vivid memories of the wildfires in Hawaii that happened last year.

“There came a point where I didn’t know what landmarks were what, because everything was flat and ash and still smoking,” he said.

Armour was the director on Wyland Gallery on Front St. in the town of Lahaina, the hardest hit area. An estimated 2,200 buildings were damaged or destroyed, with the residences being most of them.

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“There’s a lot of sadness, but I’m an eternally optimistic person, so I want to take all of that and turn that into joy,” Armour said.

What the director of the Sarasota gallery means is using art to celebrate the beauty of Lahaina, through a showcase called “Aloha Lahaina.”

“Aloha means ‘hello’ and ‘goodbye,’ so let’s say hello again rather than saying goodbye,” Armour said.

Around 25 different pieces, created by a handful of artists, were selected for the show. Two bronze statues were actually recovered from the Wyland Gallery.

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“She has coral growing on her by now and algae, so the artist preserved all of that. They really tell a pretty powerful story,” Armour said.

In addition, 25% of all sales benefit the Hua Momona Foundation, which has been feeding displaced families since the aftermath of the fires. Armour hopes to raise enough money to provide 1,000 meals. They have reached 75% of their target so far.

“Aloha Lahaina” will be on display at the Milan Art Gallery until September 1. The gallery is hosting a special livestream showcase on YouTube on Thursday at 6 p.m.

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Driver arrested after bicyclist fatally struck on Big Isle | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

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December 31, 2024

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Driver arrested after bicyclist fatally struck on Big Isle | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

A Pahoa man has been arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence and first-degree negligent homicide after a collision resulted in the death of a bicyclist Monday, according to Hawaii island police.

The incident occurred at about 8 p.m. Monday on Kahakai Boulevard near Olao Street in Pahoa.

Police said Michael Richardson, 36, of Pahoa, was driving a 2018 Volkswagen GTI sedan east on Kahakai when he struck a man on a blue mountain bike traveling in the same direction.

Paramedics rushed the unresponsive bicyclist, apparently in his 50s, to the Hilo Benioff Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead at 8:55 p.m. His identification is pending, according to police, and an autopsy has been ordered to determine his cause of death.

In addition to DUI and negligent homicide, police also arrested Richardson on suspicion of driving without insurance. He remains in custody at the Hilo Police Station pending further investigation.

Witnesses to the collision or any information should contact Officer Jerome Duarte at 808- 961-2339 or Jerome.Duarte@hawaiicounty.gov. Anonymous tips may also be reported to Crime Stoppers at 808-961-8300 in Hilo.

Police said this is Hawaii Cunty’s 29th traffic fatality this year compared to 15 at the same time last year.

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First Alert Forecast: Breezy winds and fair conditions to welcome the New Year

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December 31, 2024

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First Alert Forecast: Breezy winds and fair conditions to welcome the New Year

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – Typical trade wind weather is expected for most of this week, with moderate to breezy wind speeds and scattered showers focused over windward and mountain areas. The exception is late Tuesday into early Wednesday, when a plume of moisture is forecast to move in from the east, boosting windward showers. Trades will weaken Friday through the weekend as a front approaches from the northwest. Vog will likely increase across the state Friday through the weekend as the trades weaken and veer out of the southeast.

Medium northwest swell will continue through Tuesday. A large northwest swell is forecast to arrive Wednesday and will produce advisory level surf. An even larger northwest swell will arrive this weekend. Surf along south and east facing shores is expected to remain small this week.

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2024 In Memoriam: The notable people Hawaii bid aloha to in the last year

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December 31, 2024

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2024 In Memoriam: The notable people Hawaii bid aloha to in the last year

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – From musicians and entertainers, to cultural practitioners — and even a couple from within the Hawaii News Now ohana, 2024 brought a number of losses that hit close to home.

We take a moment to look back and honor those we lost this year.

Beloved Hawaii actor Taylor Wily, best known for his role as ‘Kamekona’ on ‘Hawaii Five-0′ died in June. Other entertainers and industry professionals we lost included Hawaii-Born Broadway star Jade Stice, Hawaiian music icon Aaron Mahi, and singer & musician Theresa Bright. And a key figure behind the scene of local productions was Janet Maduli, who died in July to the shock of the entertainment industry.

Tributes poured in for these figures, and also for others who are remembered for their service to the community — like Twinkle Borge. She spent many years advocating for homeless rights and became a respected community leader out in West Oahu. She was known for her work with Pu’uhonua O Wai’anae, a safe space for houseless families to live. She gave a voice to so many who felt voiceless, and worked closely with elected officials to get services to the families she helped.

In 2024, five Pearl Harbor survivors died, further dwindling the link to the past. Sterling Cale, Dick Higgins, Lou Conter, Robert Fernandez, and Warren ‘Red’ Upton leave behind rich legacies of military service and stories of the frightful day. Maui resident Lucille MacDonald also passed, and was known for her work as an iconic ‘Rosie the Riveter.’

From within the Hawaii News Now team, there two significant losses. We said goodbye to our News Director Scott Duff who vigorously battled cancer. Through it all, his encouraging spirit shined bright. Hawaii News Now Sunrise also lost their beloved on-air mascot Sunny, a four-legged friend of Grace Lee. Sunny was very much a part of the family and often a highlight for visitors to the station.

These are just some of the many names of respected people who left us in 2024. Hawaii News Now remembers and celebrates their legacy.

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