2017 in Hawaii
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Incumbents
Events
Ongoing – Puʻu ʻŌʻō eruption
- April 5 – Peter Kema Sr. pleads guilty to manslaughter in the death of his son "Peter Boy" Kema, who disappeared in 1997.[1][2][3]
- July 14 – Marco Polo condo fire: A fire at the Marco Polo condominium building in Honolulu kills four residents.[4][5]
- August 28 – The Hawaii State Legislature convenes a special session to consider additional funding for the Honolulu Rail Transit Project.[6] A bill authorizing additional tax funding for the project is signed into law by Governor David Ige on September 5.[7]
- November 11 – Island Air shuts down after 37 years of business.[8]
- December 24 – 2017 Hawaii Bowl: The Fresno State Bulldogs defeat the Houston Cougars 33–27.[9]
References
- ^ Fujimori, Leila (April 6, 2017). "Dad admits killing Peter Boy". Honolulu Star-Advertiser. ProQuest 1884771713. Retrieved October 1, 2024.
- ^ Kawano, Lynn (July 20, 2017). "The search for Peter Boy: A 20-year murder mystery, a family that never gave up". Hawaii News Now. Retrieved October 1, 2024.
- ^ "Father of Hawaii boy missing for 2 decades is sentenced". CBS News. July 24, 2017. Retrieved October 1, 2024.
- ^ "Residents return home to Marco Polo condo after fatal blaze". Hawaii News Now. July 15, 2017. Retrieved October 1, 2024.
- ^ Fujimori, Leila (August 19, 2017). "Woman who waited 4 hours for rescue from condo fire dies". Honolulu Star-Advertiser. ProQuest 1930223523. Retrieved October 1, 2024.
- ^ Yerton, Stewart (August 28, 2017). "3 Things That Could Derail The Honolulu Rail Bailout". Honolulu Civil Beat. Retrieved October 1, 2024.
- ^ Blair, Chad (September 5, 2017). "Rail Bailout Bill Becomes Law As Ige Signs $2.4 Billion Measure". Honolulu Civil Beat. Retrieved October 1, 2024.
- ^ Segal, Dave (November 11, 2017). "Airline employees' emotional final day filled with uncertainty". Honolulu Star-Advertiser. ProQuest 1974855810. Retrieved October 1, 2024.
- ^ "Fresno State beats Houston 33-27 in the Hawaii Bowl". ESPN.com. Associated Press. December 24, 2017. Retrieved October 1, 2024.