“Researchers believe long-tracked humpback ‘Moon’ likely died following severe spinal injury.”
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“Moon” was last seen on Dec. 10th off of Kona on the Big Island.
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The Board of Water Supply says the proposal could drag out the defueling.
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An estimated five tons of marine debris was airlifted from Kahoolawe to Maui, with most of it destined for a second life thanks to recycling.
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Day one at the Hawaii State Legislature means fresh faces and innovative ideas.
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Your island weather forecast
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The Waimanalo native is in the running for the $200,000 grand prize.
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One alleged failure: Allowing high-powered rifles around children without proper supervision and safety controls.
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Honolulu police respond and have launched investigations.
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Tax reform and early education were at the top of the agenda today — as the Hawaii legislature opened the doors for the 2023 session. The opening was much more upbeat than recent years, as both pageantry and a lot of people came to the capitol. Spirits were high because of that — and because the biggest issue was how to spend a big surplus of money.
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Political watchdogs said the sentence was appropriate.
Current Radar
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Joshua Ho is charged with first and second-degree murder, as well as attempted murder.
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A $1.6 million grant was awarded to the University of Hawaii at Manoa College of Education’s Department of Special Education to increase and retain more well-prepared bilingual/multilingual teachers of color.
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The Coast Guard it’s been monitoring the ship for several weeks.
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The city admits it doesn’t know when the center will open.
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This is the Maui chain’s first franchise on Oahu.
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The county said the 911 emergency service is still operational.
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Waialua senior Ryder Meehan scored a point in the last minute of a game against Waianae.
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Wednesday marks the first day of the 2023 legislative session at the Hawaii State Capitol.
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The latest number brings the statewide total since the start of the pandemic to 375,925.
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Ron Menor, longtime Hawaii politician who brought ‘passionate service’ to elected office, dies at 67
“Ron was a tireless leader who championed his community and had an incredible impact on our city.”
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The cost currently stands just under $4.98 a gallon — a welcome change from the $5.62 average Hawaii saw at the peak price spike in July.
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His bail is set at $2.75 million.
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Land and sea breezes will continue over the smaller islands through Thursday afternoon.
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First Alert Forecast: Light winds continue, chance for showers increase over the weekend
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Hawaii Sustainable Beef CEO Frank VanderSloot has decided to squash the beef and replace the name “Kua ‘Aina Ranches,” but he needs help from the public on deciding the company’s new name.
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A Honolulu couple has been charged in Pennsylvania with several counts of fraud related to deceiving art collectors with inauthentic woodblocks advertised as several centuries old.
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Lawmakers said the investment in early education will result in huge social payoffs.
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Women leaders say the next steps are more research and helping survivors get back on their feet.
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The 68-year-olds were the owners of Big Island Delights, a Hilo store known for its cookies and candies.
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“I am here to take accountability for what I did do,” he told the jury.
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Mark Knittle, 63, fell off his boat about 4 miles offshore of the Honaunau Boat Ramp.
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“Music expresses the inexpressible. It communicates in a universal way,” Lam said.
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Officials said speed appears to be a factor in the crash. It is unknown if drugs or alcohol are factors at this time.
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Sunrise on the weekends will air on K5 and stream free online from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m.
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A new (and unsurprising) report says people making minimum wage in Honolulu cannot cover the basic costs of living.
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The couple is being remembered for their positive impact.
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The two elderly victims were identified as Jeffrey Yoshio Takamine and Carla Kayoko Takamine, of Hilo.
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Japan has revised the timing of a planned release to the sea of treated but still radioactive wastewater at the Fukushima nuclear power plant to “around spring or summer.”
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A popular radio series and podcast is making a stop in Hawaii.
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The plane, a twin-engine Beech 90, was never recovered.
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Firefighters said the blaze started at the rear of the single-story home.
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Light southeasterly winds will continue across the state through Thursday.
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First Alert Forecast: Light winds expected through Friday, heavy rain possible over the weekend
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The first of two murder trials for the killing of Telma Boinville will continue Tuesday, more than five years after the crime.
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Environmental activists marched in this year’s MLK Parade honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Junior who’s credited for paving the way for the environmental justice movement.
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A fashion show will soon be held to celebrate a classic dress in Hawaii: the muumuu.