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a day ago
- Entertainment
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State library kicks off Summer Reading Challenge
HONOLULU (KHON2) — The Hawaiʻi State Public Library System held its 2025 Summer Reading Challenge kick-off event on June 7, with hundreds of bookworms showing up to the historic state library in Honolulu to participate. The event was complete with keiki activities, music and more, all for free. Native Hawaiian art piece to move into Kapolei Hale This summer's challenge theme is 'Mele,' and invites readers to celebrate poetry, songs and storytelling as a method of connection to the diverse communities in the islands. 'Our goal is to enroll 25,000 readers this summer, and we're thrilled to see so many families come together to celebrate books, music and learning,' said State Librarian Stacey A. Aldrich. 'Hawaiʻi was once one of the most literate nations in the world. The Summer Reading Challenge is a modern way to rekindle that legacy. We encourage everyone to join this year's Summer Reading Challenge.' Participants can register for the challenge at their local library branch or online. The challenge runs until July for readers include tote bags, books, snacks and even a grand prize of four round-trip tickets on Alaska Airlines. There are prizes for readers of all ages, from keiki to kupuna. 'We're very proud to support the Hawaiʻi State Public Library System,' said Nainoa Mau, executive director of the Friends of the Library of Hawaiʻi. 'We're grateful to all our sponsors for making this day so special and for making reading fun and rewarding all summer long.' Readers don't need to use traditional paper books either. The library is happy to count an array of books toward reading goals, including audiobooks and e-books. Download the free KHON2 app for iOS or Android to stay informed on the latest news 'You can read paper or plastic,' Aldrich said. 'So if you can't make it to the library to pick up a book to read or an audiobook to listen to, you can download our 'Libby' app and just use your library card to access audiobooks and e-books.' The challenge is supported by the Friends of the Library of Hawaiʻi, Alaska Airlines, McDonald's Restaurants of Hawaiʻi, Pizza Hut Hawaiʻi, Hawaiʻi State Federal Credit Union and local Friends chapters across the islands. For more information about the Summer Reading Challenge, visit Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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a day ago
- Politics
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Native Hawaiian art piece to move into Kapolei Hale
HONOLULU (KHON2) — 'ʻUmeke Lāʻau — Culture Medicine,' an art piece made this year by Native Hawaiian artist Meleanna Aluli Meyer, will move to Kapolei Hale following its four-month residency at Honolulu Hale. The piece is a 22-foot sculpture was presented as a part of the Hawaiʻi Triennial 2025 and eventually became a gathering space which hosted educational institutions, Tibetan monks and many more. A US territory's colonial history emerges in state disputes over voting and citizenship The Mayorʻs Office of Culture and the Arts said the relocation of the sculpture will make the art piece more accessible to communities on the west side of the island. 'By relocating this installation to Kapolei Hale, we're ensuring that more of our community members have the opportunity to experience its healing presence,' Mayor Rick Blangiardi said. 'We are beyond grateful to Meleanna and her team for sharing their vision and their incredible work with out communities.''ʻUmeke Lāʻau — Culture Medicine,' saw a closing event on the night of June 6 at Honolulu Hale, with the sculpture engulfed in an immersive array of sound, light, moving image and mele. There will be an opening event at Kapolei Hale on June 12 from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m., which will officially unveil the art piece at its new home. Groups are invited to use the space for prayer, meditation and productive conversations. The sculpture is accompanied with audio of the names of tens of thousands of Hawaiians who protested the illegal annexation of the islands by signing the Kūʻē Petitions in 1897. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
10-05-2025
- Automotive
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Groundbreaking set for Farrington Highway widening project
HONOLULU (KHON2) — State transportation officials are set to break ground Friday on a long-anticipated project to widen a busy stretch of Farrington Highway in West Oahu. Hawaii reaches landmark settlement with big pharma The Hawaii Department of Transportation will begin work on the three-mile project, which runs from Kapolei Golf Course Road near the University of Hawaii – West Oahu to Old Fort Weaver Road.A groundbreaking ceremony is scheduled for 11 a.m., with state officials expected to highlight how the improvements will ease congestion and support the growing community. Download the free KHON2 app for iOS or Android to stay informed on the latest news The project is part of a broader effort to improve traffic flow and road safety in one of Oahu's fastest-growing regions. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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08-03-2025
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Woman arrested in connection to manslaughter of adopted child
HONOLULU (KHON2) — Honolulu police held a news conference at HPD's Main Station to address an arrest made in a 2023 child manslaughter case involving an 11-year-old girl. According to Lt. Deena Thoemmes, the child's 35-year-old adoptive mother, Sina Pili, was arrested on Friday, March 7 in connection to the death of Azaeliyah Pili-Ah You. Family member of dead Kapolei toddler files lawsuit against state She was arrested on Friday, March 7 on a grand jury bench warrant for manslaughter, endangering the welfare of a minor and persistent nonsupport. On Dec. 22, 2023, Honolulu police and firefighters responded to a report of an unresponsive female at a home in Lāʻie. Upon arrival, first responders found Azaeliyah's adoptive father attempting to administer life-saving care to her body, who said she fell in the shower. Firefighters then took over before bringing her to an area emergency room where she was pronounced said responding police officers found Azaeliyah with bruises to various parts of her body, including her face. 'After extensive testing, review of medical records and investigative findings, the forensic pathologist determined that the cause of Azaeliyah's death to be multiple injuries from child abuse and the manner of death to be homicide,' said Lt. Thoemmes. Lt. Thoemmes added Azaeliyah suffered from extensive bruising, some of which penetrated the skin and could be seen reaching the diaphragm, multiple abrasions from her head to her legs, wounds to the nose, internal injuries likely from strangulation and more. The Department of the Prosecuting Attorney said Pili will be in HPD custody pending transfer to Circuit Court for Arraignment on March 13. Check out more news from around Hawaii Anyone who may see a child in need of help should call the Child Abuse Reporting Line at (808) 832-5300. For neighboring islands, call (888) 380-3088. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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29-01-2025
- Sport
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Kapolei softball's Saito set to play for Team USA
Fourteen-year-old Skyla Marie Saito is set to represent her home state and country on one of the biggest stages in youth softball. The Kapolei High School freshman was recently named to the USA Softball 15-and-Under National Team, earning a coveted spot among 16 players from across the nation. The Ewa Beach native will don the red, white, and blue at the upcoming Pan American Championship in Acapulco, Mexico, and later at the WBSC World Cup in Italy. For Saito, the honor is both humbling and thrilling. 'I get to represent Hawai'i—that's a big thing for me,' Saito said. 'We're small, so getting to represent this very small state means a lot. And overall, representing USA internationally—it's crazy to be one of the few people to do it.' Saito credits her teammates and mentors for pushing her to new heights in the sport she loves. 'All my teammates have made me want to be better, especially working with my upperclassmen. They've really pushed me to improve,' she said. A catcher with a powerful bat, Saito plays club softball with Hana Pa'a while balancing her freshman year at Kapolei. She sees the game as more than just a sport—it's a lifelong teacher. 'Softball is basically my life,' she said. 'It's taught me so many life lessons—how to work with others and adapt to different situations. I'm really excited to see these new places and play with people I've never seen before. But honestly, I'm also a little scared about how it's all going to turn out.' Saito and Team USA will first take the field at the Pan American Championship, set for March 19-26 in Acapulco, Mexico. Following that, the squad will compete in the WBSC World Cup from June 27 to July 5 in Italy, where they will take on some of the top young talent in the world. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
