HONOLULU, Hawaii (HawaiiNewsNow) - Under a new measure signed into law Friday, tourists will have to pay more to enter Hanauma Bay once it reopens.Those 13 and up who aren’t residents will be charged $12 to enter the nature preserve.That’s up from $7.“As we continue to better balance the conservation efforts with the eventual return of visitors to the Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve, it is important that we secure stronger financial support for the maintenance of this natural treasure,” Mayor Kirk Caldwell said, in a news release.Vehicle fees are also going up to:The fees do not apply to a...…HONOLULU, Hawaii (HawaiiNewsNow) - Under a new measure signed into law Friday, tourists will have to pay more to enter Hanauma Bay once it reopens.Those 13 and up who aren’t residents will be charged $12 to enter the nature preserve.That’s up from $7.“As we continue to better balance the conservation efforts with the eventual return of visitors to the Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve, it is important that we secure stronger financial support for the maintenance of this natural treasure,” Mayor Kirk Caldwell said, in a news release.Vehicle fees are also going up to:The fees do not apply to a...WW…

HONOLULU, Hawaii (HawaiiNewsNow) - Raymond Petry spent more than three decades on the streets of Oahu. His signature outfit ― a black suit ― earned him the nickname “Tuxedo Man.”But it wasn’t until his death earlier this year that his life’s story came to light.“He was always just there, in the background,” recalled Manoa resident Danielle Baron. “For a long time, his suits were pristine and pressed and I think that just got harder with his age recently.”Petry was a fixture at the University of Hawaii at Manoa campus and also frequented Kailua. In August, many were saddened to learn of his...…HONOLULU, Hawaii (HawaiiNewsNow) - Raymond Petry spent more than three decades on the streets of Oahu. His signature outfit ― a black suit ― earned him the nickname “Tuxedo Man.”But it wasn’t until his death earlier this year that his life’s story came to light.“He was always just there, in the background,” recalled Manoa resident Danielle Baron. “For a long time, his suits were pristine and pressed and I think that just got harder with his age recently.”Petry was a fixture at the University of Hawaii at Manoa campus and also frequented Kailua. In August, many were saddened to learn of his...WW…

HONOLULU, Hawaii (HawaiiNewsNow) - Are you wearing your mask right?As in ... over the nose and mouth — and certainly not around your neck?A team of researchers conducted a survey recently to answer that question on Oahu and discovered some good news. Lots of us are wearing masks correctly. But nearly 1 in 5 surveyed weren’t wearing a mask at all.The small study was conducted over a single day in late July.Researchers went around Downtown Honolulu and Waikiki and observed around 200 people.Only 5% of people were not wearing masks properly — meaning that their mouth or nose were exposed. Some...…HONOLULU, Hawaii (HawaiiNewsNow) - Are you wearing your mask right?As in ... over the nose and mouth — and certainly not around your neck?A team of researchers conducted a survey recently to answer that question on Oahu and discovered some good news. Lots of us are wearing masks correctly. But nearly 1 in 5 surveyed weren’t wearing a mask at all.The small study was conducted over a single day in late July.Researchers went around Downtown Honolulu and Waikiki and observed around 200 people.Only 5% of people were not wearing masks properly — meaning that their mouth or nose were exposed. Some...WW…

HONOLULU, Hawaii (HawaiiNewsNow) - Longs Drugs is looking to fill hundreds of jobs in the coming months as it looks ahead to the flu season and as the state continues to grapple with COVID-19. Long Drugs parent company CVS Health said around 100 of the permanent full and part-time positions will be hired in the next month. Job positions include management roles, pharmacy technicians and store associates.“We typically hire additional colleagues for the fall flu season,” said Scott Sutton, CVS Health region director, in a news release.“However, with the projected surge in demand for flu shots...…HONOLULU, Hawaii (HawaiiNewsNow) - Longs Drugs is looking to fill hundreds of jobs in the coming months as it looks ahead to the flu season and as the state continues to grapple with COVID-19. Long Drugs parent company CVS Health said around 100 of the permanent full and part-time positions will be hired in the next month. Job positions include management roles, pharmacy technicians and store associates.“We typically hire additional colleagues for the fall flu season,” said Scott Sutton, CVS Health region director, in a news release.“However, with the projected surge in demand for flu shots...WW…