Christina Heath News
Merrie Monarch Festival performer: 'There was a sense of healing and so much love surrounding us'
By Christina Heath | Aug 2, 2021
Hawaii held its 58th annual Merrie Monarch Festival last month between July 1st and 3rd, which was also broadcast on Hawaii News Now’s K5.
Case: BLUE Pacific Act 'sends a powerful message to our critical Pacific Islands partners'
By Christina Heath | Jul 30, 2021
Approved by the House Committee of Foreign Affairs last week, U.S. Rep. Ed Case (D-Kaneohe) reports the committee has included the bulk of his Boosting Long-Term U.S. Engagement in the Pacific (BLUE Pacific) Act in its major measure, the Ensuring American Global Leadership and Engagement (EAGLE) Act.
Hawaii's Schatz announces Electric Bicycle Act to 'help cut pollution and traffic congestion'
By Christina Heath | Jul 28, 2021
U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii) has introduced new legislation to promote the use of electric bicycles, referred to as "e-bikes," through a refundable consumer tax credit.
Researchers at Rutgers University learn how strong skeletons are formed within stony coral
By Christina Heath | Jun 22, 2021
A Rutgers University study has been able to identify how stony coral develops and builds its strong inner skeletal structures.
Hawaii Performing Arts Festival 'has continued to push forward and make improvements' despite COVID-19 pandemic
By Christina Heath | Jun 22, 2021
The Hawaii Performing Arts Festival (HPAF) opens to an in-person audience for four live performances at the Kahilu Theatre for the first time in two years.
Native Hawaiian organizations receive federal grants to 'preserve indigenous history, heritage and culture'
By Christina Heath | Jun 21, 2021
Federal grants have been awarded to 12 native Hawaiian programs that are working to continue the preservation of indigenous ways of life and culture.
Hawai'i observes Juneteenth, 'commemorates the end of African-American enslavement'
By Christina Heath | Jun 19, 2021
Hawai'i has become the second to last state in the nation that will officially recognize Juneteenth, which is observed annually on June 19.
Blood Bank of Hawai'i celebrate World Blood Donor Day
By Christina Heath | Jun 11, 2021
Honolulu is taking the phrase "paint the town red" quite literally this week as several landmarks will be lighted red in honor of World Blood Donor Day on Monday, June 14.
Hirono congratulates senior advisor to Biden: 'Looking forward to working with her in this new role'
By Christina Heath | Jun 2, 2021
Neera Tanden, whose nomination for President Joe Biden's Cabinet was rebuffed by the Senate, has been named as a senior advisor to the president, a White House official told CNN.
U.S. House passes legislation against racism: 'We stand in solidarity with the AAPI community'
By Christina Heath | Jun 2, 2021
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed legislation that will allow for the aggressive investigation of hate crimes, especially those against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI), as the COVID-19 pandemic saw a dramatic increase in incidents following the virus outbreak.
Ige approves 'spectators for outdoor sports' with social distancing and small family groups
By Christina Heath | Jun 2, 2021
Gov. David Ige has approved a request from the city of Honolulu to allow spectators at outdoor sporting events, effective immediately.
Hawaii allows ocean sports to resume in June: 'They are a part of our culture and a way of life'
By Christina Heath | May 29, 2021
Gov. David Ige has announced that surfing tournaments and other ocean sports competitions will finally be allowed to resume beginning in June; ocean sports had been suspended as a precaution during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Hawaii County police launch unsolved homicide website; Ferreira notes 'every victim deserves justice'
By Christina Heath | May 21, 2021
The Hawaii County Police Department has announced the launch of a new website dedicated to helping solve previously unsolved homicides.
Honoka'a Western Week starts Saturday with virtual events
By Christina Heath | May 19, 2021
Honoka'a Western Week will run May 22-31 but due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the event will mostly be held virtually.
University of Hawaii professor says agritourism 'is a win-win situation' for Hawai'i to build a sustainable economy
By Christina Heath | May 16, 2021
Hawai'i was hit extremely hard by the shutdowns because of the pandemic, as a huge part of its revenue was taken away from the tourism industry as no one was allowed to travel.
Kona-Kohala Chamber continues to work, 'enhance the quality of life' with strategic plan
By Christina Heath | May 16, 2021
The Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce has recently released its strategic plan for 2021, which is outlined to be implemented through four strategic imperatives, according to documentation.
Shut-off deadline approaching for Hawaiian Electric customers
By Christina Heath | May 14, 2021
The May 31 deadline for power shut-offs is quickly approaching, and Hawaiian Electric is reminding customers to contact the company to work out an interest-free payment plan to avoid disconnection.
'Six nonprofit agencies have partnered' for a Hawaii County rental assistance program
By Christina Heath | May 2, 2021
Hawai'i Community Lending is leading a program with six other nonprofits to offer $21 million in rent and utility assistance to residents affected by COVID-19.
Kona drive-in movie theater opens to help 'bring family entertainment to the community'
By Christina Heath | Apr 29, 2021
Five West Hawai'i local businesses have partnered with an O'ahu company Krave Marketing to bring a drive-in theater to Kona, which opened last week.
Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park offers youth programs 'for families with children up to the age of 12'
By Christina Heath | Apr 28, 2021
The Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park, open seven days a week and 24 hours a day, continues to offer a few youth programs to help teach kids about the Earth and natural historical lands of Hawai'i.