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New York governor pardons Hawaii Purple Heart veteran forced to self-deport
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- New York governor pardons Hawaii Purple Heart veteran forced to self-deport
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- 1:15
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
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- A major step forward for a Hawaii Purple Heart veteran fighting to return home. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul granted Sae Joon Park a pardon, giving his attorneys a path to challenge his removal order and continue efforts to bring him back to the U.S.
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- HI Now Daily (August 28, 2026)
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- 57:36
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
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- LIVE: Big wins, home improvement and sweet local treats. Join Kainoa live from UH Mānoa to support Hawai'i's team with premium sports tickets, prepare your home for storm season, and celebrate a local snack's milestone birthday with a sweet giveaway.
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- This is Now: Hawaii Supreme Court rules in East Honolulu council case (August 28, 2026)
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- 31:12
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
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- LIVE: Breaking news out of the Hawaii Supreme Court where justices have ruled on City Council Chair Tommy Water's eligibility to run for another term. A man has died after being found unresponsive in waters off West Oahu while snorkeling. In national news, New York's governor has pardoned a Purple Heart veteran who self-deported to Korea last year.
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- Rainbow Wahine Tali Hakas talks emotional return to the court after injury
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- 1:28
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
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- "I had tears in my eyes." Outside hitter Tali Hakas shares what it meant to return to the floor in Hawaii’s season-opening victory over Georgia Southern.
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- Waikiki saw lackluster summer as tourists opt for shorter vacations and neighbor islands
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- 2:31
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
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- Hawaii lost over a million visitor days during its busiest month as tourists cut their vacations from nine days to seven.
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- Suspect charged in Kapolei mall parking lot robbery
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- 0:18
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
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- Lototasilealii Savusa-Sanders, 18, was charged with robbery in the second degree.
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- Suspects in fatal beating of 71-year-old Maui man plead not guilty
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- 0:29
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
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- Richard Kaauwai and Johnathan Koko-Kong pleaded not guilty to murder, robbery and assault charges following the fatal beating of Alfred Kailihiwa in Kahului.
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- Rainbow Wahine to take on Georgia Southern in volleyball season opener
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- 1:59
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
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- The University of Hawaii women’s volleyball team takes on Georgia Southern Friday to kick off the Hawaiian Airlines Wahine Volleyball Classic.
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- Hawaiian Humane Society waives adoption fees through weekend
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- 0:25
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
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- The Hawaiian Humane Society is waiving its adoption fees all weekend long in hopes of finding forever homes for their animals.
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- New York governor pardons Hawaii Purple Heart veteran forced to self-deport
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- 1:20
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
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- Officials say the pardon does not automatically allow Park to return to the U.S., but he can now begin the process of overturning his removal order.
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- Joshua Walker reacts to first career win as UH Rainbow Wahine head coach
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- 1:20
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
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- Head coach Joshua Walker reflects on his first career victory with UH volleyball, the incredible home crowd, and building a bright future for the team.
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- Under 400 remain without power on Hawaii Island as crews work to resolve pocket outages
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- 0:24
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
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- As of noon Friday, HECO said fewer than 400 customers remain without power.
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- Maui High School construction site vandalized
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- 0:51
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
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- Authorities say pallets of concrete blocks, columns, and walls were demolished at Maui High School.
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- Public warned after HFD impersonator reportedly attempts to enter home
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- 0:27
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
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- The impersonator reportedly offered a fire blanket and demonstration at the tipster’s residence.
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- Salvation Army feeds hundreds left without power after Hurricane Lala
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- 0:25
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
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- Many residents of the Waiakea Villas are kupuna and veterans, who require extra care.
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- Tempers flare over Wahiawa pedestrian bridge
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- 2:39
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
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- Opponents said they want a bridge that they can drive across, but that kind of money isn’t in the budget.
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- Waimanalo’s Pahinui Pavilion reopens, honors renowned local musician
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- 1:02
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
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- The new Pahinui Pavilion, named after the late musician Gabby “Pops” Pahinui, reopened Friday for community use.
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- ‘Bows take home first win of Walker era, downing Georgia Southern 3-1
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- 0:23
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
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- The University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa women’s volleyball team beat Georgia Southern Friday to kick off the Hawaiian Airlines Wahine Volleyball Classic.
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- Divided Hawaii Supreme Court rules Council Chair Waters ineligible for another term
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- 2:57
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
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- The Hawaii Supreme Court this morning upheld the ruling of Circuit Court Judge James Ashford that Council Chair Tommy Waters is ineligible to run again.
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- Daughter starts GoFundMe for Pahala parents after Hurricane Lala devastates home, coffee farm
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- 2:18
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
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- During Hurricane Lala, 81-year-old Leo Norberte broke through a window to escape his flooded Pāhala home while his wife was rescued by firefighters.
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- Hawaii public libraries reopen in Naalehu, Pahala after Hurricane Lala
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- 0:25
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
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- The Nā‘ālehu and Pāhala public libraries on Hawai‘i Island have fully reopened to the public following closures caused by Hurricane Lala.
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- Hawaii Supreme Court upholds murder conviction of Molokai man who confessed to killing girlfriend
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- 3:38
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
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- The Hawaii Supreme Court has upheld the murder conviction of Molokai man Mariano Garces Jr., rejecting his attorney's appeal to throw out his confession.
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- New Era Begins: Previewing Rainbow Wahine volleyball season
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- 1:53
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
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- Ryan Kalei Tsuji previews the start of the Joshua Walker era as Hawaii's Rainbow Wahine volleyball prepares to face Georgia Southern in Friday's season opener.
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- Hurricane Lala crop damage triggers food shortages for Hawaii restaurants
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- 2:15
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
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- Hurricane Lala's crop damage is creating a ripple effect for Hawaii restaurants facing shortages, canceled events, and lost revenue.
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- August 28, 2026 Hawaii weather & surf: Tracking storms over the Pacific & nice weekend; Jen Robbi...
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- 2:37
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
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- Top stories from across Hawaii and around the world, as seen on the 5 p.m. news broadcast from Hawaii News Now.
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- 'It's not about me': Joshua Walker reacts to first career win as UH head coach
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- 1:20
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
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- "It's not about me." 🌈 UH Rainbow Wahine head coach Joshua Walker credits his team's depth and a massive home crowd for securing his first career victory. Looking ahead to tomorrow's matchup against his former team, Baylor, Walker says the Wahine are "playing with house money" and ready to prove they belong among the nation's elite.
https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/08/29/bows-take-home-first-win-walker-era-downing-georgia-southern-3-1/
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- Rainbow Warriors are ready for 'hostile' season-opener against Stanford
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- 1:17
- Date posted
- 21 days ago
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- Football is back! 🏈 The University of Hawaiʻi Rainbow Warriors head coach Timmy Chang says the team is ready for their road matchup against Stanford on Saturday. "Our boys have been really good. They know how to take care of each other," he told HNN's Mark Carpenter.
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- Pacific Pulse: Hawaii Surf Team heads to ISA World Jr Surfing Championship
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- 4:11
- Date posted
- 21 days ago
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- A local team is heading to the ISA World Junior Surfing Championship but they could use your help.
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- Sweeten Your Weekend with Hawaiian Happy Cakes at the Made in Hawaii Festival
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- 4:06
- Date posted
- 21 days ago
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- Savor nearly 60 years of island tradition with Hawaiian Happy Cakes at the Made in Hawaii Festival or find their special bakery tables at Don Quijote.
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- Guy Hagi's HNN Sunrise surf and weather report for August 28, 2026
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- 1:17
- Date posted
- 21 days ago
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- Tropical Storm Lowell has formed well southeast of the state and is currently forecast by NHC to eventually move W to WNW.
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- Last known 'akikiki honored by Kauai County Council
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- 1:03
- Date posted
- 21 days ago
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- A honeycreeper named Pakele was honored by councilmembers as the last known 'akikiki in the wild on the Garden Isle.
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- Sunrise Sports: UH Football Opener
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- 3:14
- Date posted
- 21 days ago
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- The UH football team kicks off the season on the road at Stanford. Dillon Gabriel starts the final preseason game and gets all the UH games this week on K5.
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- Howard's Business Report: New COVID Vaccines
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- 1:46
- Date posted
- 21 days ago
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- The Food & Drug Administration approves three new Covid vaccines. Howard Dicus reports.
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- UH ends policy critics say limited free speech
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- 0:33
- Date posted
- 21 days ago
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- "Time, Place, and Manner" policy for free expression at UH ends after backlash.
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- What's Trending: Pokemon Championship
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- 1:53
- Date posted
- 21 days ago
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- Pokemon fever is taking over San Francisco this weekend as thousands of gamers head to the Pokemon World Championships.
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- Entertainment: Hawaii Dolly Parton Trubute
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- 2:54
- Date posted
- 21 days ago
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- The music of Dolly Parton is returning to Waikiki next month with a professional singing all her greatest hits.
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- Hawaii secures $18.5M in federal funds for power grid resilience
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- 0:23
- Date posted
- 21 days ago
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- The state is partnering with Hawaiian Electric and the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency (HIEMA) to complete five major resilience projects.
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- Hawaii Health Department to relocate vital records office downtown, extend hours
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- 0:35
- Date posted
- 21 days ago
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- Officials said the move will begin Sept. 21, with the move expected to be completed by Oct. 1.
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- HI Now Daily (August 27, 2026)
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- 57:41
- Date posted
- 21 days ago
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- LIVE: From finding a new furry family member to staying healthy on the go and hearing live local music, we have your weekend plans covered. On today’s show, learn about fee-waived pet adoptions, convenient drive-thru wellness clinics and an exclusive interview with local singer Sienna.
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- This Is Now: Renaming Lake Ontario to Lake America | Aug. 27, 2026
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- 55:28
- Date posted
- 21 days ago
- Description
- LIVE: President Trump is redesigning the map of the border with the U.S. and Canada. A major risk taken by street drug users after a dozen overdoses in less than a week on Oahu. Honolulu's police chief says it's time to make Waianae its own police district.
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- Partial lunar eclipse draws viewers across Hawaii
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- 0:41
- Date posted
- 21 days ago
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- Experts said the best way to watch the eclipse is to get away from light pollution.
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- Keaiwa Heiau State Recreation Area, Aiea Loop Trail reopens after Lala damage repaired
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- 0:18
- Date posted
- 21 days ago
- Description
- Hawaiian Electric said Thursday it completed repairs to a transmission structure damage caused by the tropical cyclone.
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- Landowner, county fail to reach agreement on Punaluu Black Sand Beach Park lease
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- 1:00
- Date posted
- 21 days ago
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- The county has leased the 6.8-acre site for the past 72 years, and that agreement will now end on Aug. 29.
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- Veteran-led volunteers support Hurricane Lala response on Hawaii Island
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- 2:31
- Date posted
- 21 days ago
- Description
- Veteran-led nonprofit Team Rubicon is helping Hawaiʻi communities recover from the impacts of Hurricane Lala.
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- Keawaula Section of Kaena Point State Park to closes for roadwork
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- 0:14
- Date posted
- 21 days ago
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- The state announced the closure Thursday for asphalt curing and the installation of speed bumps along the roadway.
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- Suspect arrested in Kapolei mall parking lot robbery
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- 0:21
- Date posted
- 21 days ago
- Description
- Police arrested a suspect in a robbery that occurred Monday night, Aug. 24, in the parking lot of Ka Makana Aliʻi in Kapolei.
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- 600 remain without power on Hawaii Island as HECO says crews make steady gains
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- 0:24
- Date posted
- 21 days ago
- Description
- Hawaiian Electric said restoration efforts continued islandwide with crews addressing outages in Puna, North Kona, Kaʻū, Hāmākua and Honokaʻa.
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- UH football coach Timmy Chang on Stanford opener, Micah Alejado, and program's future
- Runtime
- 5:49
- Date posted
- 21 days ago
- Description
- UH coach Timmy Chang on his 5-year contract extension, unlocking QB Micah Alejado, and preparing for Stanford with surprise offsite practices at local schools.
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- UH Wahine Volleyball: Two coaches. Two eras. One legacy.
- Runtime
- 4:27
- Date posted
- 21 days ago
- Description
- New head coach Joshua Walker and legendary former coach Dave Shoji discuss carrying the UH Rainbow Wahine volleyball legacy forward in a new era.
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- Snorkeler found unresponsive off Koolina pronounced dead
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- 0:24
- Date posted
- 21 days ago
- Description
- A 62-year-old man was pronounced dead after he was pulled from the water off Koolina Wednesday.
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