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Yahoo
05-04-2025
- Yahoo
Former chop-shop transforms into farm
HONOLULU (KHON2) — An area once a haven for criminal activity is being transformed in Wahiawa. The land, just off Kamehameha Highway near Whitmore Village, was overgrown for years. It was a hub for crime–several acres of it was an illegal chop shop littered with hundreds of abandoned cars. There were brush fires and squatters living there. Longtime GOP lawmaker Gene Ward dead at 82, leaving legacy of principle and political resilience The last straw came in 2020 after 30-year-old Malia Soma-Valmoja was shot and killed there. Shortly after her murder, dozens of law enforcement officials swept the area, and the state's Agribusiness Development Corp., tasked with managing the land, ramped up efforts to regain control of it. 'I think we've made amazing progress in the last five years,' ADC Executive Director Wendy Gady said. According to Gady, they were determined to revitalize it, but it wasn't easy. Clearing it was a process.'We took it very seriously,' she said. 'All of the vehicles are gone. The people are gone and we're in active production.' Mark Takemoto from the ADC explained that the ground zero was once a mass dumping ground, filled with hundreds of cars. 'We want to make sure that this place is farmed,' Takemoto said. 'And we have a tenant. And now that the Department of Health has cleared the way, we hope to have this place actively farmed.' Small pink and orange flags mark spots where the environmental contractor took soil samples for testing. Download the free KHON2 app for iOS or Android to stay informed on the latest news The ADC needed to ensure the soil wasn't contaminated before giving the green light, while other portions of the land are already in production with several different crops. Gady said the future looks bright, and they are eager to be creating more food security. 'We're in the process of building a food hub out in Wahiawa,' she explained. 'The DAGS organization is working with us and putting in a lot of infrastructure to, basically honor of the community and the community's history. This is very rich in AG and to revitalize AG.' The ADC is taking action to prevent illegal activity and squatters from moving back in. 'We have security that is hired in roving around, but we also have very active property managers that are out there,' Gady said. They are able to deal with trespassers quickly and she said having workers actively farming the land regularly is one of the best deterrents. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
07-02-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Trump reveals slew of picks for big jobs, including friend of Mike Pence, billionaire's wife
President Donald Trump on Thursday announced a slew of picks for big jobs, including director of the U.S. Marshals Service and three ambassadors. In a post on Truth Social, Trump announced Gadyaces "Gady" Serralta will serve as the next director of the United States Marshals Service. "Gady is a lifelong public servant, with 34 years of Law Enforcement experience," Trump wrote. "I nominated him in my First Term to serve as the U.S. Marshal for the Southern District of Florida, and he has done an incredible job for the past six years." Serralta previously served as a major for the Miami-Dade Police Department and as police chief in Palmetto Bay, Florida, Trump said. 'Lies And Smears': Tulsi Gabbard Rails Against Dem Narrative She's Trump's And Putin's 'Puppet' "Gady will work with our GREAT Attorney General Pam Bondi to make sure that we restore Law and Order, and Make America Safe Again," Trump wrote. Read On The Fox News App The president also announced a number of ambassadors, including Thomas Rose, who will serve as the United States ambassador to Poland. "Thomas is a highly respected businessman and commentator, who had a successful radio show on Sirius XM for almost a decade, and served as the Publisher and CEO of The Jerusalem Post," Trump wrote. "He will make sure our interests are represented in Poland, and always put America First." The Jerusalem Post reported in 2016 that Rose was former Vice President Mike Pence's "longtime friend and unofficial surrogate." Michael E. Kavoukjian will serve as the next United States ambassador to Norway, Trump announced. "Michael is a brilliant attorney, who currently serves as a Senior Partner at White & Case, where he has led complex commercial litigation teams around the World," Trump wrote. Kavoukjian previously worked as a CIA operations officer and is a graduate of Stanford University and Harvard Law School, Trump said. Trump announced Melinda Hildebrand, wife of billionaire businessman Jeffery Hildebrand, will take over as United States ambassador to Costa Rica. "Melinda is an incredibly successful businesswoman and philanthropist," Trump wrote. "She will fight tirelessly to protect America's Interests abroad, especially in Trade and Immigration." Hildebrand is the vice chair of the Hildebrand Foundation, vice president of Hilcorp Ventures Inc. and president and owner of River Oaks Donuts. Rfk Jr's Confirmation Hearing Goes Off Rails Amid Multiple Clashes With Dem Senators: 'Repeatedly Debunked' Nicholas Merrick will serve as United States Ambassador to the Czech Republic. "Nicholas is a highly respected businessman and teacher, who leads Kenny and Lisa Troutt's $1.6 Billion family office," Trump wrote. He was previously the CFO of two publicly traded telecommunications companies and has served on several large pension boards. Merrick received his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Virginia and an MBA from Harvard University. As of Wednesday, 11 of Trump's Cabinet nominees have been successfully confirmed by the article source: Trump reveals slew of picks for big jobs, including friend of Mike Pence, billionaire's wife
