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Posted on June 8, 2022 by Russ Roberts

4 stories from around Hawaii that you need to know.

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ICYMI: 4 stories from around Hawaii that you Need to Know from KITV4

Wednesday 6/8 at 10:13am

In Case You Missed It: Here are four stories from around Hawaii that you need to know from Tuesday, June 7, 2022, along with your Aloha Wednesday Forecast.

Public invited to Celebration of Life event for legendary ukulele maker Samuel Kamaka Jr.

Wednesday 6/8 at 10:00am

The public is invited to celebrate the life of the legendary ‘ukulele maker Samuel Kaialiilii Kamaka Jr. — the craftsman behind the famed Kamaka ‘ukulele.

Man critical following crash on WB H1 near Waipahu

Wednesday 6/8 at 9:40am

A man is in critical condition following an early-morning crash on the H1 freeway near Waipahu.

8 new COVID-related deaths, 8,033 new infections recorded in Hawaii, DOH reports

Wednesday 6/8 at 8:51am

The Hawaii State Department of Health (DOH) reported eight new deaths related to COVID-19 and 8,033 new infections over the last seven days in Hawaii. The total number of deaths stands at 1,465. The statewide test positivity rate is at…

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Wednesday Weather: Mostly dry with light to moderate trade winds

Wednesday 6/8 at 4:02am

Dry and stable conditions continue with light to moderate trade winds. Partly cloudy skies with isolated windward showers. Highs 84 to 89. Trades 10 to 20 mph.

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Prestigious Hawaii Gatorade Baseball Award given to Oahu teen baseball star

Friday 6/3 at 9:49pm

You might want to remember this next name: Nu’u Contrades. He just graduated from St. Louis, and is already making his mark in the world of baseball.Contrades was selected as Hawaii’s Gatorade Baseball Player of Year.

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