Annalisa Burgos
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Honolulu, HI, United States
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Kapa Hale chef in running for James Beard Best Chef award
Among the 20 semi-finalists in the category for Best Chef in the Northwest and Pacific is Honolulu chef Keaka Lee, who co-owns Kapa Hale restaurant in Kahala with his wife Heather. → Read More
Keiki Kani Choir to perform in international concert at Carnegie Hall in April
Choir founder Camilla Corpuz Yamamoto and members of the Keiki Kani Choir joined HNN’s Sunrise Weekends to talk about being among 400 select voices from the United States and Europe, singing a capella under the direction of Deke Sharon. → Read More
Children’s advocates push for laws that support early childhood education
Keopu Reelitz of Hawaii Children’s Action Network Speaks! and Malia Tsuchiya from the Hawaii Early Education Development Association joined HNN’s Sunrise Weekends to talk about their legislative priorities this session. → Read More
Without path to accreditation in Hawaii, unlicensed midwives say they’re unfairly targeted
Under current law, on July 1st, birth workers in Hawaii must be accredited by the Midwifery Education Accreditation Council. No schools in Hawaii offer it. → Read More
Storytime and chicken? Raising Cane’s hosts National Reading Month events
Local broadcast personalities will read aloud a new or classic book, while families learn how to engage with each other while reading. → Read More
Istanbul Hawaii restaurant to host fundraiser for Turkey, Syria earthquake victims
On March 13 and 14 from 1-8 p.m., the restaurant will host an auction of artist Leni Acosta Knight’s paintings. Prints and housemade Turkish delight candies on traditional copper plates will also be available for purchase. → Read More
Need to talk to the IRS? Honolulu Taxpayer Assistance Center opens to walk-ins on April 8
If someone has questions about a tax bill, an IRS audit or they need help resolving a tax problem, they’ll receive assistance from IRS employees specializing in those services. IRS Spokesperson Raphael Tulino joined HNN’s Sunrise Weekends to talk about its Saturday hours and tips for this tax season. → Read More
Honolulu CrimeStoppers Here’s how to spot (and stop) a jewelry thief
Honolulu CrimeStoppers Sgt. Chris Kim joined HNN’s Sunrise Weekends to talk about jewelry thieves who have been targeting seniors with gold chain necklaces in recent weeks. → Read More
“It’s not over:” UH epidemiologist looks back at three years of COVID-19 pandemic
Epidemiologist Dr. DeWolfe Miller joined HNN’s Sunrise Weekends to reflect on the grim anniversary and why the pandemic is not over, even though Hawaii is back to normal. → Read More
“We’re survivors:” Marshall Islands leaders look to Hawaii for adapting to climate change crisis
U.S. Department of Defense research projects the chain of volcanic islands and coral atolls known as the Marshall Islands will be uninhabitable as early as 2035 and no later than 2065. → Read More
U.S. Army female general reflects on advocating for women in the military
Major General Paula Lodi is commander of the 18th Theater Medical Command at Fort Shafter and is one of only 35 female active duty army generals. → Read More
Can community clinic general excise tax exemption ease Hawaii’s doctor shortage?
A new bill being considered by local lawmakers aims to help small community clinics offset rising operating costs and keep their doors open. → Read More
HPD recovers disabled athlete’s stolen specialized tricycle
Friend Francesco Zanetti contacted HNN on Thursday afternoon, after Akaka told him his locked adaptive tricycle had been stolen from the back of his parked truck in a Chinatown garage .On Friday morning, HPD recovered the stolen trike and returned it to Akaka. → Read More
Using CPR in life and death emergencies
CPR instructor Koa Flagg joined Sunrise Weekend to explain how you can use chest compressions, mouth to mouth breathing and automated external defibrillators in life and death emergencies. → Read More
Take a look inside Pearl Harbor’s giant golf-ball shaped radar
The 2,400-ton radar can be rotated ― an engineering marvel. → Read More
Boy Scouts deny liability in suit involving 11-year-old fatally shot at Hawaii Island camp
His family has accused the Boy Scouts of failing to follow and enforce several required rules at the camp. → Read More
Hawaii unveils historic monument honoring Filipino WWII veterans
It’s been more than five years in the making, with veterans and their advocates weighing in on what it should look like ― and where it should be. → Read More
Navy Region Hawaii Admiral: ‘We have to be out in the community’ to rebuild trust
Rear Admiral Stephen Barnett has been Navy Region Hawaii commander for about 8 months and inherited a command facing backlash for its handling of the Red Hill fuel spill. → Read More
Meet the highest ranking Filipino general officer in the National Guard. He’s from Hawaii.
Major General Roy Macaraeg of Honolulu is believed to be the highest ranking Filipino citizen soldier in the history of the National Guard. → Read More
Inside Adela’s Country Eatery on Oahu: #5 on Yelp’s Top 100 Places to Eat
The takeout eatery in Kaneohe sources local produce from small farmers to make colorful noodles and dishes. → Read More