2+ week, 4+ day ago (262+ words) HONOLULU (Island News) " U.S. VETS Hawaii was awarded with a $50,000 grant from Kaiser Permanente in an effort to support its Housing and Comprehensive Services for Homeless and At-Risk Veterans and Families program. The initiative is part of Kaiser Permanente's ongoing Build for Zero efforts to end veteran homelessness and provide long-term housing stability across Hawaii. "Every veteran deserves a safe home and their communities' support to thrive. We're proud to support U.S. VETS Hawaii and its proven efforts to ensure those who have served our country can transition back to their civilian lives with dignity and stability," said Ed Chan, MHA, RD, FACHE, President, Hawaii Market Kaiser Foundation Health Plan & Hospitals. The grant will help U.S. VETS Hawaii expand services on Oahu that enables veterans to achieve lasting stability through housing and access to supportive programs. "This generous grant will allow us to…...

4+ week, 1+ day ago (144+ words) Hundreds of people gathered for an emergency food distribution event in Waipahu as federal workers and families affected by the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) cuts sought assistance. Federal workers, coming up on a second missed paycheck, and families relying on SNAP face uncertainty as funds are likely to be unavailable in November. Hundreds of people gathered for an emergency food distribution event in Waipahu as federal workers and families affected by the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) cuts sought assistance. Federal workers, coming up on a second missed paycheck, and families relying on SNAP face uncertainty as funds are likely to be unavailable in November. Hundreds line up for emergency food distribution as SNAP funds freeze Hundreds of Hawai'i residents lined up Friday morning for an emergency food distribution in Waipahu as the ongoing government shutdown continues to impact…...

2+ day, 8+ hour ago (412+ words) More than 2,000 people gathered at the Neal S. Blaisdell Exhibition Hall for the Salvation Army's 53rd annual Thanksgiving luncheon, many seeking community and a hot meal. For many attendees, the luncheon provided a meal they might not have had otherwise. HONOLULU (Island News) -- It was eight-year-old Jayden Chonman's first time at the Salvation Army's Thanksgiving luncheon at the Neal Blaisdell Exhibition Hall. "I'm so glad that I came here today so I can enjoy," he said."And we can eat lunch and we can celebrate together." He came with his step dad Jeffrey Vallejos who was looking for a sense of 'ohana. "We hardly get time for spend and a lot of the money goes like to rent and food. So like this right here, this fellowship, this help was pretty good,"Vallejosadded. "And not only that'like 'ohana. Had plenty people from…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago (233+ words) HONOLULU (Island News) " The State of Hawaii Department of Human Resources Development (DHRD) is set to host an Operation Hire Hawaii Central Oahu Recruitment Event on Friday, November 14, 2025. The hiring event will be located at the Wahiawa Value-Added Product Development Center from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Twenty-two state agencies will be participating in the event and will be looking for qualified candidates to fill vacancies across the island. "We're looking for individuals interested in making a difference in their communities. Local talent is the heart of Hawaii and we know that those who choose to stay and serve here have so much to offer," said Governor Josh Green. The Operation Hire Hawaii initiative prioritizes and accelerates the recruitment of highly skilled professionals to meet the needs of Hawaii's public sector. In addition to featuring OH-HI recruitments, DHRD launched two online rapid hiring recruitments…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago (94+ words) WAIPAHU, Hawaii (Island News) " The Hawaii Foodbank is set to host a special Government Shutdown Relief Food Distribution for families affected by the federal government shutdown. The event is set to occur on Monday, Nov. 3, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Waipio Soccer Complex. In order to participate in the event, households must meet one of the following eligibility requirements: The income eligibility requirements are as follows: For households larger than 8, add $18,900 for each additional person. View Island News" previous coverage on the federal government shutdown....

1+ week, 2+ day ago (227+ words) That act was passed on Thursday to help provide $50 million in relief to areas hardest hit by federal funding reductions. The largest award went to the Hawaii Foodbank which received $5.5 million. The food bank and 10 other nonprofits received $1 million or more in funding as legislators announced the awardees. Much needed funds are on the way for nearly 100 nonprofits across the state as Act 310 funding decisions were made by the state legislature. That act was passed today to help provide $50 million in relief to areas hardest hit by federal funding reductions. "It was not an easy task as we received over 200 applications, for a total of over $150 million," Rep. Daniel Holt explained. "So it is obvious that there is a lot of need out there in our community." "While not everyone could be awarded, I believe that you will see that…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago (231+ words) The Honolulu City Council signed off on a settlement on Wednesday with the family of Iremamber Sykap, the 16 year-old boy killed by Honolulu police officers on April 5th, 2021. Police chased Sykap and other suspects during a high-speed car chase. It ended with shots fired near the intersection of Kalakaua Avenue and Philip Street, resulting in him getting killed at the scene. HONOLULU (Island News) -- The Honolulu City Council signed off on a settlement on Wednesday with the family of Iremamber Sykap, the 16 year-old boy killed by Honolulu police officers in 2021. On April 5, 2021, police were in pursuit of Sykap and other suspects during a high-speed car chase. It ended with shots fired near the intersection of Kalakaua Avenue and Philip Street in the McCully area. Sykap was killed at the scene. The city entered into a settlement with his family, all it…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago (419+ words) Corridor leading to gates at the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport. HONOLULU (Island News) -- Travelers flying in and out of Honolulu face potential delays due to a government shutdown affecting federal workers. Some passengers landing in Honolulu are hearing the news for the first time today. With thousands of flights up in the air across the country, some at the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport are anxious that they could be in for delays and disruptions. Malama Togia's been planning for months to visit her family in Samoa and now she has to worry about her travel plans and safety. "It is a lot of frustration for the travelers, for people working at the airport," Togia said. "Safety also comes first. And if that happens, people walking out of their jobs and stuff like that, how are we able to fly safely?...

3+ week, 3+ day ago (105+ words) KAUAI, Hawaii (Island News) -- ICE raids at several homes and a business on Kauai on Wednesday led to dozens of people getting arrested. Six search warrants were conducted at homes and one business on Kauai on Wednesday, Nov. 5. 44 arrests were made as a result of the multi-agency effort. Two of the people who were detained are suspected associates of a Venezuelan gang, the foreign terrorist organization Tren de Aragua. The raids were an eight-hour operation in which immigrant workers were most of the suspects who were detained, Kauai County Councilmember'Fern Holland said. More details will be provided on this developing story....

2+ week, 3+ day ago (125+ words) CU, one of South Korea's most popular convenience stores, opened today on Bishop Street in Downtown Honolulu. CU is one of Asia's largest convenience store chains and has more than 18,500 stores across South Korea and 730 stores globally. Hundreds gathered at the new location for the unveiling and traditional Hawaiian blessing. Record-long government shutdown ends as Trump signs funding bill Small Craft Advisory until THU 6:00 PM HST CU, one of South Korea's most popular convenience stores, opened today on Bishop Street in Downtown Honolulu. CU is one of Asia's largest convenience store chains and has more than 18,500 stores across South Korea and 730 stores globally. Hundreds gathered at the new location for the unveiling and traditional Hawaiian blessing....