Hawaii News Now
HI Now Daily (October 30, 2026)
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- HI Now Daily (October 30, 2026)
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- 0:00
- Date posted
- 26 minutes ago
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- LIVE: Spooky season fun, weekend nightlife and early holiday shopping. We are getting into the Halloween spirit with HNN employee costumes, exploring thrilling events at The Gatsby in Kakaʻako, and previewing the upcoming Na Lehua Marketplace and Festival.
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- The critical decision that changed a cancer patient’s life
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- 2:23
- Date posted
- 3 hours ago
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- "LET'S WAIT." When Caroline Huff’s tumor began bleeding, emergency surgery seemed inevitable. But one doctor made a counterintuitive call that changed everything.
Here's why Dr. Shane Morita was named a Hawaiʻi Healthcare Hero ⬇️
https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/10/28/healthcare-hero-how-one-doctors-decision-wait-transformed-cancer-patients-recovery/
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- This Is Now (October 30, 2026)
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- 28:39
- Date posted
- 3 hours ago
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- LIVE: Rescuers are currently responding to a small plane crash in Waimea. An Oahu grand jury indicted the suspect in the recent Diamond Head kidnapping. Plus, a 52-year-old man faces assault charges after an attack in Kapahulu.
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- Howard's Business Report: September tourism report
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- 1:18
- Date posted
- 6 hours ago
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- The September tourism report shows economic effects of Hurricanes Lowell and Nolo. Howard Dicus has read the spreadsheet.
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- From NYU to HIFF: Hawaii filmmaker brings her thesis film home
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- 4:15
- Date posted
- 6 hours ago
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- A Hawaii filmmaker is bringing her NYU thesis film home and sharing it with audiences at the Hawaii International Film Festival.
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- Entertainment: Keauhou New Music
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- 2:35
- Date posted
- 6 hours ago
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- Keauhou is marking 10 years of making music and giving fans something new to sing along to.
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- Firefighters rescue three people from Punchbowl apartment fire
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- 0:39
- Date posted
- 6 hours ago
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- The Honolulu Fire Department (HFD) received a 911 call at 10:09 p.m. and responded to the fire on Auwaiolimu St.
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- Guy Hagi's HNN Sunrise surf and weather report for October 30, 2026
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- 2:07
- Date posted
- 6 hours ago
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- Trade weather returns this weekend with a weak front early next week significantly limiting rain chances while producing a few days of very comfortable.
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- Hawaii Opera Theatre brings Stephen King's novel to life
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- 3:17
- Date posted
- 6 hours ago
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- The Shining is bringing a little extra fright to Halloween weekend this time on the opera stage.
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- What's Trending: Food recalls inspire Halloween skit
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- 1:46
- Date posted
- 6 hours ago
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- Local PR duo Krislyn Hashimoto and Angela Behm are back at it again. They come up with inventive spoofs and fun videos for halloween every year.
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- Sunrise Sports: Iolani advances to title match
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- 5:09
- Date posted
- 6 hours ago
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- Top seed Iolani swept Moanalua in the semifinal round of the girls' state volleyball tournament.
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- Firefighters rescue three people from Punchbowl apartment fire
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- 0:47
- Date posted
- 6 hours ago
- Description
- Officials arrived to find smoke emanating from a first-floor unit of a three-story apartment building and reports of three people trapped in the back room.
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- Police seek help finding missing Pahoa woman
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- 0:32
- Date posted
- 6 hours ago
- Description
- Palma is considered endangered as she may be in need of medication.
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- HI Now Daily (October 29, 2026)
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- 57:41
- Date posted
- 11 hours ago
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- LIVE: Powerful steps, personal stories and a celebration of island craft. Find out how local families are honoring loved ones at the 2026 Walk to End Alzheimer’s Oahu, and explore handcrafted sips from the 13th annual Made in Maui County Festival.
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- This Is Now: Hawaii mourns the death of legendary UH head coach (October 29, 2026)
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- 32:17
- Date posted
- 15 hours ago
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- LIVE: Hawaii is mourning the death of the winningest UH football coach in history. Police release new details and a photo following a frightening daytime attack near Diamond Head. Plus, a social media trend has made its way from the continental U.S. to Hawaii, sparking outrage from fed-up residents.
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- Dan Cooke's late night Hawaii weather and surf forecast | First Alert Weather Day | Oct. 29, 2026
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- 2:26
- Date posted
- 16 hours ago
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- Lingering light to occasionally moderate intensity showers will pass across the state through Friday.
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- Costumed keiki take over Pearlridge for massive trick-or-treat
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- 0:23
- Date posted
- 16 hours ago
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- Thousands of families dressed in costumes packed Pearlridge Center for a giant Halloween trick-or-treat trail and candy crawl.
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- Spirit Halloween brings festive cheer to Kapiolani Medical Center keiki
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- 0:47
- Date posted
- 16 hours ago
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- Kids at Kapiʻolani Medical Center for Women & Children had a day of Halloween fun, thanks to a generous partner.
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- Annual Halloween surf off supports North Shore high school team
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- 0:22
- Date posted
- 16 hours ago
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- An annual Halloween costume surf off at Turtle Bay is raising funds for the Kahuku High School surf team, which is aiming to reach $30,000.
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- 12K gallons of wastewater spill reported on Lanai
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- 0:17
- Date posted
- 16 hours ago
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- A wastewater force main leak was detected around 80 yards from Mānele Bay Pump Station No. 1 along Hulopoʻe Beach Park Road around 8 a.m. Thursday.
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- Police chief defends staffing shifts, touts increased pace of hiring at ‘talk story’ session
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- 2:37
- Date posted
- 16 hours ago
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- Honolulu Police Chief David Lazar defended staffing shifts that would add 100 more officers on patrol.
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- Dan Cooke's Forecast: Flash Flood Warnings Expire for East Maui, East Big Island
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- 3:38
- Date posted
- 16 hours ago
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- Even though the warnings have expired, the threat of flooding will remain into the night primarily for the windward and mauka areas of Maui and Hawaii Island.
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- Sign-waving event marks 1st anniversary of West Oahu woman’s crash death
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- 0:24
- Date posted
- 16 hours ago
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- The sign waving will take place Friday at 6:30 a.m. in front of Ka Waihona o ka Naauao Public Charter School in Nanakuli in honor of Tehya Mahelona.
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- Hawaii drivers to receive nearly $2.9M in settlement over GM data tracking
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- 0:32
- Date posted
- 16 hours ago
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- Hawaii drivers will receive nearly $2.9 million from General Motors as part of a settlement over claims GM secretly tracked drivers and sold personal data.
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- New program helps Hawaii families facing housing insecurity
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- 3:25
- Date posted
- 20 hours ago
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- Family Promise of Hawaiʻi Housing Scholarships combine subsidies with career and financial coaching to create a permanent pathway off the streets.
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- Former University of Hawaii football head coach June Jones dies at 73
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- 7:37
- Date posted
- 20 hours ago
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- June Jones was the winningest coach in the modern era of Hawaii football with 76 victories in nine seasons from 1999-2007.
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- Severe flooding, landslides cut off key East Maui roads
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- 2:58
- Date posted
- 20 hours ago
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- Some residents in East Maui were trapped at home on Thursday after major flooding, rockfalls and downed trees forced road closures throughout the county.
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- Suspect arrested in apparent stabbing in Kapahulu
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- 0:17
- Date posted
- 20 hours ago
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- EMS treated a 63-year-old man for apparent stab wounds and transported him to an emergency room in serious condition for further treatment.
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- New study reveals the boost UH athletics generated for the local economy
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- 2:22
- Date posted
- 20 hours ago
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- The positive impacts were felt throughout various industries in the islands.
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- Building housing Happy Days restaurant in Kaimuki listed for $1.9M
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- 0:23
- Date posted
- 20 hours ago
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- The commercial building housing Kaimuki’s Happy Days Chinese Seafood Restaurant is now up for sale.
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- Dan Cooke's Forecast: Heavy weather all day for the eastern half of the state, but it's improving
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- 1:35
- Date posted
- 20 hours ago
- Description
- Flash Flood Warnings for East Maui and East Hawaii Island today.
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- Council leadership fight involves claims of illegal meeting
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- 2:31
- Date posted
- 20 hours ago
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- A battle over who will lead the Honolulu City Council has triggered Sunshine Law complaints following an unannounced meeting between five members at Zippy’s.
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- Back-to-back hurricanes deliver $140M blow to Hawaii tourism
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- 2:16
- Date posted
- 20 hours ago
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- Back-to-back tropical weather systems dealt a significant blow to Hawaii’s tourism economy in September.
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- Details emerge as Diamond Head kidnapping suspect faces judge
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- 1:55
- Date posted
- 20 hours ago
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- Authorities said Diesel Kawelo carried the woman for about 35 feet while she was swinging her limbs to break free, pulled at his hair, and screamed for help.
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- Avian flu detected in Kauai wastewater sample
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- 0:20
- Date posted
- 20 hours ago
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- The sample was collected at the East Kauai wastewater treatment plant on Oct. 14, and the DOH was notified of the result on Oct. 26.
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- Construction to begin on Ala Wai Small Boat Harbor docks
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- 0:17
- Date posted
- 20 hours ago
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- Construction is set to begin on a new floating dock at the Ala Wai Small Boat Harbor on Monday.
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- Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational invitees announced
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- 0:43
- Date posted
- 20 hours ago
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- The list of surfers invited to compete in this year’s Rip Curl Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational was announced on Thursday.
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- Cold Water Challenge makes a splash for Aloha United Way
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- 0:47
- Date posted
- 20 hours ago
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- The state Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation made a splash at fundraiser event Thursday.
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- Three Hawaii high school graduates named U.S. Presidential Scholars
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- 0:27
- Date posted
- 20 hours ago
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- Three Hawaii students earned recognition as U.S. Presidential Scholars, marking the first time two graduated from the same Hawaii public school in one year.
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- FLASH FLOOD WARNING: Time-lapse of rain over Hilo
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- 0:29
- Date posted
- 20 hours ago
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- RAIN OVER HILO 🌧️ East Hawaii Island was under a flash flood warning for several hours Thursday as radar showed heavy rain of 1 to 3 inches. Flashes of lightning were visible during our evening newscasts — can you spot any in this time-lapse?
Weather forecast: https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/10/30/first-alert-weather-day-hawaii-island-east-maui-under-flash-flood-warning/
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- Diamond Head kidnapping suspect appears in court
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- 0:40
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
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- A 23-year-old man appeared in court today after police say he tried to force a woman into his truck in broad daylight near Diamond Head. Diesel Kawelo was charged with kidnapping. Learn more about his past in our evening newscasts ⬇️
https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/10/30/diamond-head-kidnapping-suspect-appears-court/
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- 'He made us believe': Legendary coach June Jones dies at 73
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- 1:57
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
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- “He took us to a place we’d never been before.” Hawaiʻi is mourning the loss of legendary football coach June Jones, who died last night at the age of 73. Jones was the winningest coach in the modern era of University of Hawaiʻi football, transforming the team into a national powerhouse. Former players and leaders reflect on his enduring legacy ⬇️
https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/10/29/former-university-hawaii-head-football-coach-june-jones-has-passed-away/
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- Former University of Hawaii football head coach June Jones dies at 73
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- 2:29
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
- Description
- June Jones was the winningest coach in the modern era of Hawaii football with 76 victories in nine seasons from 1999-2007.
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- Flash flood warning extended for Maui County | First Alert Weather Day | Hawaii Weather
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- 1:52
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
- Description
- Rain was falling at a rate of 0.5 to 1.5 inches per hour and has been nearly stationary along the eastern flank of Haleakala.
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- Diamond Head kidnapping suspect appears in court
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- 0:41
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
- Description
- Diesel Kawelo was silent during his initial court appearance this morning. The 23-year-old is accused of picking up a woman and trying to put her in his truck.
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- Hawaii Healthcare Heros: Breast cancer survior regaining confidence
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- 4:13
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
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- Exhausted by setbacks and feeling as though she had no more options, one breast cancer survivor honors a surgeon who helped her regain confidence.
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- Entertainment: Kumu Kahua Theatre presents 'Kapua'
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- 2:06
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
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- Traditional Hawaiian stories are being brought to life in Downtown Honolulu. The play "Kapua" opens at the Kumu Kahua Theatre tonight at 7.
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- Hawaii hurricane survivors reminded to file insurance claims
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- 1:51
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
- Description
- As Hawaii continues to rebuild from recent storms, state officials are reminding residents to file their insurance claims and review coverage.
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- Former University of Hawaii Head Football Coach June Jones has passed away
- Runtime
- 0:47
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
- Description
- He then went to work at Southern Methodist University from 2008 until he resigned in 2014.
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- Hana High and Elementary School closed due to heavy rain, road closures
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- 0:22
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
- Description
- The rain and closures are affecting safe access to campus for students, staff and buses.
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