Kahele renews vow to reject special interests in Democratic Primary race for governor.
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Forecast: Gorgeous breezy conditions to hold through the weekend
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The Big Island Congressman applied for the state matching campaign funds program after he raised more than $104,000 in grassroots contributions during the past 38 days.
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Overall costs have gone up 20%, one executive chef said.
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The success is thanks to a years-long effort to “divert” kids away from juvenile corrections and into community programs.
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In its latest report, the state says Hawaii County is averaging 117 cases a day.
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Authorities are warning the public of a scam involving fake jewelry.
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Gov. David Ige on Monday signed a new bill into law, making period products free at Hawaii public schools.
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He faces an additional escape charge when he returns to the facility.
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It comes after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently signed off on vaccines for children ages 6 months to 5 years.
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She’s got a couple other life lessons up her sleeve. Happy birthday!
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Paul Ferreira was named police chief in 2016.
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Moderate to locally breezy trade winds will persist through the week.
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Checking online reviews when shopping, researching vacations or even looking for a doctor has become an integral part of the modern consumer experience. But experts say many of the products or service reviews you’re reading were either bought or sold and completely fake. In “Five Star Fakes”, InvestigateTV found several posts on social media platforms where people are bartering – even buying and selling – online reviews, despite a federal law that prohibits this act.
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The yacht was seized in Fiji by the U.S. government last month and docked in Hawaii on Thursday.
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UHERO said almost one in 10 had a close friend or family member die from COVID.
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The planes skim along the sea surface and land — and can also takeoff from the water.
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30% percent of Americans say they’ve skipped, or considered skipping, a wedding because they couldn’t afford to attend, according to a new NerdWallet study. Consumer Investigator Rachel DePompa has expert advice on saving for the celebration and the art of the RSVP.
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20 restaurants across the state will offer special Filipino dishes as part of Filipino Food Week.
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More than 500 boards went up in flames last October.
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The driver allegedly responsible was suspected of driving under the influence, but released.
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The quakes ranged in magnitude between 2.5 and 3.9.
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Police don’t yet know if the victim was drunk or on drugs at the time of the crash.
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“We’re just trying to just make enough to pay rent and pay our employees.”
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We want to feature your dad and the unique, fun and heartwarming ways you’re celebrating on his special day.
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Governor David Ige and Philippine Consul General Emil Fernandez joined special guests from various sectors of society to mark the Philippines’ independence from Spain on June 12, 1898.
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On June 19. 1865, U.S. troops freed the last remaining slaves in Galveston Texas two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation.
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A Hawaii public school teacher has been charged with distributing child pornography.
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Forecast: Breezy beautiful conditions to linger into next week
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The Hawaii Department of Health on Saturday said 27,500 doses are expected to arrive in Hawaii as soon as next week.
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Just in time for Fathers Day, Zippy’s has a treat just for dads.
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This is compared to the six fatalities reported at the same time last year.
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For the first time in almost 20 years, a local chef has won a coveted James Beard award.
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Raquel Sabean’s remains were found in a vehicle known to be driven by her in Mexico.
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Both the Naval Region Hawaii and Naval Facilities Engineering Systems see new leaders.
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In addition to Kaneshiro, the indictment names four co-defendants ― campaign donors who all work for architectural and engineering firm Mitsunaga & Associates.
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His alleged co-conspirators include a high-powered businessman, Dennis Mitsunaga, and members of his firm.
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According to the victim, the 25-year-old suspect wasn’t wearing anything but a t-shirt.
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Williams is described as 6 feet 1 inch with brown hair and brown eyes weighing in at 207 pounds.
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Kehau Matsumoto is a five-time cancer survivor.
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“What we’ve lost in the retelling of the story is the identity of the four healers, that they were mahu”
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The District 41 legislator was taken into custody in Ewa Beach.
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The grand prize pack is valued at $28,000.
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The state said the money will go toward restoring and protecting native forests which help to replenish the Pearl Harbor aquifer.
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This comes as the Honolulu Police Department has faced criticism over issues of transparency.
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The 36-year-old is already in custody on an assault charge for allegedly attacking a man at Ala Moana Beach Park.
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They have been sued by the former vice president of the police officers’ union, David Leonard Kawika Hallums.
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While HFD said no homes were damaged due to the blaze, one firefighter sustained a minor injury while actively fighting the fire.
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“Now I’m starting to get flooded with phone calls — people in a panic.”