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Governor: Japan’s tough COVID restrictions hindering Hawaii tourism rebound

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May 19, 2022

Governor: Japan’s tough COVID restrictions hindering Hawaii tourism rebound

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – Gov. David Ige just lately traveled to Japan and he says many Japanese wish to come to Hawaii, however returning to Japan is a large trouble as a consequence of COVID.

Ige stated Japan is requiring post-arrival testing, which frequently causes lengthy wait instances for vacationers.

“It took us two hours to get by the airport. You needed to take a PCR check. They didn’t launch us till we received a detrimental consequence,” he stated.

“Speaking with lots of our journey companions, it’s typical that vacationers could be within the airport for 5 hours or extra till they might get examined and clearly individuals don’t wish to journey in the event that they don’t wish to put up with that.”

Regardless of being a public official, Ige stated he needed to be within the airport for almost two hours.

State leaders say restoring tourism from Japan is important to Hawaii’s financial restoration.

On Monday, flights from Japan introduced simply 408 individuals to Hawaii. Previous to the pandemic, Hawaii noticed greater than 4,000 individuals a day from Japan.

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Bhaghani’s late FG helps UCLA win its opener with a 16-13 victory over Hawaii

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September 1, 2024

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Bhaghani’s late FG helps UCLA win its opener with a 16-13 victory over Hawaii

Mateen Bhaghani converted a 32-yard field goal with 56 seconds to play to help UCLA open its season with a 16-13 win over Hawaii on Saturday night.

The Bruins (1-0) did all their scoring in the second half to erase a 10-0 halftime deficit against the Rainbow Warriors (1-1).

UCLA overcame a lackluster first 30 minutes of the game and eventually evened the score at 13 with 14:05 to play on Bhaghani’s 37-yard field goal that came five plays after an interception by D.J. Justice.

The Bruins started their final drive with 3:08 to play and drove 45 yards in seven plays, capped by Bhaghani’s game-winning 32-yard field goal from the left hash that split the uprights.

Hawaii scored on its opening possession, when it orchestrated a nine-play, 73-yard drive that was punctuated by a 19-yard touchdown pass from Brayden Schager to a wide open Pofele Ashlock. Schager was 7-for-7 passing on the drive for 51 yards on the drive, which was extended by a 19-yard gain by punter Lucas Borrow on fourth-and-6.

Kansei Matsuzawa’s 28-yard field goal as time expired in the first half gave Hawaii a 10-0 lead at the intermission. The field goal was set up by Logan Taylor’s interception and seven-yard return to the UCLA 5-yard line.

The Bruins got on the board after they cashed in their first possession of the second half with a 39-yard scoring strike from Ethan Garbers to Rico Flores Jr. The touchdown pass capped an eight-play, 96-yard drive that took 4:36 off the clock.

THE TAKEAWAY

UCLA was picked to finish 15th out of 18 teams in a preseason Big Ten Conference media poll. It entered the game — its first under coach DeShaun Foster and its debut as a Big Ten Conference member — with much uncertainty, but the Bruins may have more questions after week 1 than in the lead up to it.

Despite the loss Hawaii hung with the Bruins for more than 59 minutes. The Rainbow Warriors, who were picked to finish ninth in the Mountain West Conference, were seeking their first win over a Power Conference team since they beat Arizona in 2019.

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UCLA will have a bye next week before it opens Big Ten Conference play at home against Indiana on Sept. 14

Hawaii also has a bye next week before it makes the first of five road trips this season when it visits Sam Houston on Sept. 14 for the first meeting between the schools.

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UCLA vs. Hawaii: Live updates, start time, how to watch and betting odds

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August 31, 2024

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UCLA vs. Hawaii: Live updates, start time, how to watch and betting odds

From NCAA Division III to the Big Ten: The unlikely rise of UCLA’s Luke Schuermann

UCLA defensive lineman Luke Schuermann takes part in a drill earlier this month during fall training camp.

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Luke Schuermann often gets “the look” whenever he mentions his last football stop. It can be a quizzical expression or a blank stare based on the level of knowledge of the words just spoken.

Johns Hopkins? Wait, give me a second. Oh, you mean the school known for producing renowned journalists, doctors and scientists?

That’s right. That one. Among its most famous alumni are CNN anchor Wolf Blitzer, former President Woodrow Wilson and film director Wes Craven.

Something the Baltimore-based private research institution is not known for is its football program. Its first team, in 1882, had to play as the Clifton Athletic Club because of the school’s contempt for the emerging sport. For its first 13 seasons, students served as coaches.

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Kusch chosen to succeed Rep. Nakashima – West Hawaii Today

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August 31, 2024

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Kusch chosen to succeed Rep. Nakashima – West Hawaii Today

HONOLULU — Gov. Josh Green on Friday announced the appointment of Matthias Kusch to fill the House District seat left vacant by the death of Rep. Mark Nakashima, who was unopposed in the recent primary election.

Kusch was among three candidates sent to the governor by the state Democratic Party, in accordance with state law. The other two were former state lawmaker Dwight Takamine and Kristen Alice Apruzzese, director of community relations for Hope Services.

Kusch is a retired Hawaii Fire Department Battalion Chief, a coffee and citrus farmer, affordable housing advocate, president of Hilo Bayfront Trails, Windward Planning Commission member and maintains a variety of other business and volunteer ventures.

In a press release, Green extended “a special appreciation” to Takamine for his “extensive history of service and his willingness to serve once more. We are considering asking him to serve in a different and perhaps more fitting role.”

After interviewing all three candidates, the governor selected Kusch given his experience as a firefighter and the state’s need to have someone with that experience and voice in the Legislature, according to the press release.

Kusch will represent House District 1 (Hamakua and a portion of Hilo, Kaumana).

“I am grateful to Governor Green for appointing me to this seat and will do my utmost to uphold the values and deep respect that the late Rep. Nakashima brought to our district,” Kusch said in the release. “As a former PTA and SCC president of EB deSilva Elementary School in Hilo, our team worked closely with Rep. Nakashima and Sen. (Lorraine) Inouye in their successful effort to secure nearly $3 million for classroom and related improvements and design.

“I have served my community during my career, and this is the next step to continue that service, on a larger canvas.”

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