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Hawaii dog hit by car has been waiting for someone to show her love
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HONOLULU (KHON2) — Meet Acorn, a 4-year-old combined breed canine who enjoys the straightforward issues in life: cozy beds, tasty snacks and sniffing each inch of the yard. Not a lot is thought about her historical past, however her caretakers on the Hawaii Island Humane Society suspect it hasn’t at all times been straightforward.
Acorn was discovered as a stray after being hit by a automotive. She’s been on the Keaau shelter since October 2021, making her the longest resident there. Will you assist this little girl discover a residence?
After she was hit by a automotive, Acorn’s decrease backbone was fractured, leading to lowered operate in her capacity to urinate and defecate. Since she has little-to-no feeling “down there,” Acorn will simply go at any time when nature calls, so she wears a diaper — it’s turn into a form of style assertion!
The excellent news is she will be able to nonetheless stroll, run, sit and lay in your lap.
Acorn is searching for an easy-going life-style and a house stuffed with a number of stuffed toys. She’d make a wonderful companion for anybody searching for a mild good friend who’s able to rub her stomach. Acorn will want somebody who’s variety, affected person, loving and doesn’t thoughts cleansing up after her.
She’s additionally comparatively impartial round different canines and should get pleasure from sharing a house with one that may match her mellow power. A youthful canine or pet may be an excessive amount of for this lap canine to deal with. Acorn prefers to be within the firm of the mature and refined!
Are you able to welcome Acorn into your property? You don’t need to be situated on the Huge Island — she’s a candidate for inter-island adoptions too! Click on right here to undertake.
When you can’t make the dedication however nonetheless wish to assist, Acorn is searching for somebody to donate to sponsor her adoption charge. ? Electronic mail undertake@hihs.org to make an $85 donation.
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And for those who’re on a price range, take a look at Acorn’s Favourite Issues Record on Amazon to ship her a shock! This can assist Acorn have a few of her favourite issues whereas she waits within the shelter.
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UCLA vs. Hawaii: Live updates, start time, how to watch and betting odds
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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.
(Isabella Serafini / UCLA Athletics)
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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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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PODCAST: The story behind Hawaii’s beloved morning reporter Casey Lund
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HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – Hawaii News Now’s very own Casey Lund joins Guy Hagi on this week’s episode of “Upfront with Guy Hagi.”
The Idaho native explains his journey to Hawaii and how he handled adapting to the Hawaiian culture.
Plus, we find out the real reason why Casey didn’t fly with the Blue Angels and why Guy had to take his place.
Also included: a never-before-seen skit that Casey and Steve Uyehara made for the Blue Angels episode.
Each episode of “Upfront with Guy Hagi” features a local celebrity or personality joining Guy for a drive in the HNN weather vehicle.
Listen to the fourth episode below, watch the video podcast or get the episode wherever you get your podcasts.
You can also watch “Upfront with Guy Hagi” on YouTube by clicking here.
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