Diane Ako
KITV4
Honolulu, HI, United States
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Illegal gun range in Waianae highlights lack of shooting ranges on Oahu
WAIANAE, Hawaii (KITV4) -- An illegal shooting range in Waianae has some neighbors fired up over safety and noise concerns. They complained to their area councilmember, who contacted the city → Read More
Aging Well: 'Iwalani's Healing Garden helps cancer survivors grow and thrive
An Oahu woman who survived cancer says the secret to Aging Well is in the garden. → Read More
Red Hill water crisis impact: Some developers stop projects after no guarantee of water
The fallout from the Red Hill water crisis continues with a ripple effect starting to be felt around Oahu. Some developers are now saying their projects have been halted because → Read More
Feral pig hunters partner with businesses to manage boar problem
A group of local hunters has partnered with farmers and businesses to help manage their feral pig problem. → Read More
Aloha Animal Sanctuary asks public to support giving campaign
Hawai'i's first and only rescue center and sanctuary for farm animals is asking for your help to keep running. → Read More
Aging Well: Former Big Isle Mayor Harry Kim says live an authentic life
Kim says his method of Aging Well is to make life choices that he loves and believes in. → Read More
FCC educates people about robocalls; first-of-its-kind event launches in Hawaii with
HONOLULU - The state estimates every Hawaii resident with a telephone gets about 8 scam robocalls a day. While some people simply ignore the calls, others become victims, and are losing possibly hundreds of thousands of dollars to fraudsters. The Federal Communications Commission is so concerned about this, it held a webinar Thursday to educate the public, and tapped KITV4's Diane Ako as a… → Read More
Restaurants excited about more tourists, but unsure if they'll have enough staff
HONOLULU - Local restaurants are on a massive hiring spree in anticipation of more tourists coming to the Islands in just a week-and-a-half. The Hawaii Restaurant Association represents about 3,600 dining places statewide. It says it's both excited and a little nervous about the Governor's latest mandate that allows fully vaccinated residents and visitors to come to Hawaii from other parts of… → Read More
Aging Well: Upholstery man says love for work "cushioned" him in hard times
Iwilei, HAWAII - A new cloth covering can make old furniture seem like new again. But for Bob Arkus, the owner of an Iwilei reupholstery store, his business keeps him Aging Well. He says the joy of working forms the fabric of his life. Bob Arkus Custom Upholstery is regarded by many as Oahu's premiere reupholstery shop. Owner Bob Arkus and his team work on "all aspects of upholstery, whether it… → Read More
Private doctor enlists outpatient health providers to form Operation Save Hawaii
HONOLULU - A high profile private physician rallies his colleagues to join the fight against the coronavirus. Dr. Scott Miscovich formed group Operation Save Hawaii, headed by former Big Island Mayor and Civil Defense leader Harry Kim. Operation Save Hawaii expands the battlefront lines against COVID-19 from the hospitals to private doctor's offices. Miscovich says it's "to try to mobilize the… → Read More
Aging Well: Bilingual Access Line app helps people who need translators
It makes access to interpreters quick and easy and will benefit a variety of sectors, including medical, legal, education, government agencies, nonprofits, and more. → Read More
Hawaiian scholars ask for public support on protection of ancestral sites
Report details challenges, opportunities, and solutions for wahi kupuna stewardship. → Read More
Accused Honolulu crime boss Mike Miske pleads not guilty
Miske is charged with 17 offenses, four of which are capital crimes. → Read More
Deer-vehicle crashes on Maui up 55% over last year
KIHEI, Hawaii - The deer overpopulation on Maui is becoming a big problem, according to county lawmakers as well as residents. Vehicle collisions with deer are up over 55 percent this year over last! The county already has a $250,000 grant to control the population, but it's now formed a task force to take a deeper look. The concern is deer/vehicle collisions can be very dangerous, and they're… → Read More
Aging Well: Kaimuki man finds purpose in helping at-risk youth
KANEOHE, Hawaii - A Kaimuki man says helping troubled teens turn their lives around, helps him with Aging Well. He's been working with at-risk youth for 12 years, and says he embraces every day that he can make a difference. Fifty-eight-year-old Manning Taite is teaching this summer's crop of kids about science and culture in a program he founded in 2009 called NALU Studies. It turns the… → Read More
Aging Well: Honolulu Fire Department shares safety tips for seniors
Family members can help keep their older loved ones safe from the threat of home fires with some simple preparation. → Read More
Aging Well: Iolani Palace volunteers say connection to history makes job special
The construction for Iolani Palace was finished in 1882, but the conversation about it is still going on today. It was the official residence of the Hawaiian monarchs, and the site of the kingdom's overthrow. And learning and sharing all this history is part of why some palace volunteers say they're Aging Well. For 26 years, Isaac Unukahi Kala Sagario has been sharing his love for Iolani Palace… → Read More
Halepuna Waikiki by Halekulani to open July 1
A Waikiki boutique hotel reopens Thursday after 16 months closure due to the pandemic. Halepuna Waikiki by Halekulani will have enhanced safety procedures through its 284 guestrooms and four suites as well as through the rest of the hotel. The bakery portion of Halekulani Bakery & Restaurant will open, but the restaurant will stay closed for a bit. General manager Julie Arigo says about 100… → Read More
Halepuna Waikiki by Halekulani to open July 1
A Waikiki boutique hotel reopens Thursday after 16 months closure due to the pandemic. Halepuna Waikiki by Halekulani will have enhanced safety procedures through its 284 guestrooms and four suites as well as through the rest of the hotel. The bakery portion of Halekulani Bakery & Restaurant will open, but the restaurant will stay closed for a bit. General manager Julie Arigo says about 100… → Read More
International Market Place hosts job fair May 18
More than 15 stores, restaurants and service companies to participate. → Read More