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Spotlight Now: What’s next for Oahu’s street mental health crisis response
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- Spotlight Now: What’s next for Oahu’s street mental health crisis response
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- 59:23
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- LIVE: Spotlight Now welcomes Dr. Jim Ireland, director of the city Department of Emergency Services, and Dr. Scott Miscovich, who runs ʻAʻala Respite, for a joint conversation about mental illness and homelessness on Oahu.
Then on Community Spotlight, Haylin Dennison of Spill the Tea Cafe shares how the program is working to support Hawaii’s LGBTQ youth through life-saving mental health care.
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- Maui County seeks resident, business input on safety survey
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- 0:22
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- The Maui County Department of Fire and Public Safety posted the online survey last Friday as part of its Community Risk and Preparedness Initiative.
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- HFD suspends search for missing jet ski operator off Oahu’s North Shore
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- 0:19
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- HFD said the search concluded around 5 p.m. Tuesday.
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- JBPHH to conduct Major Accident Response Exercise
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- 0:15
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- The 15th Wing says the Major Accident Response Exercise will simulate a downed aircraft near the base to test and improve response to catastrophic incidents.
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- City officials update Waialua residents on Kona Low recovery efforts
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- 2:05
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- Two months after the last Kona Low meeting in Waialua, city and county officials returned to discuss recovery and hear residents’ concerns.
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- Washington man formally charged in monk seal harassment case
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- 0:37
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- Igor Lytvynchuk, 38, of Covington, Washington, was charged May 26 by information with violating the Endangered Species Act and the Marine Mammal Protection Act.
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- Spotlight Now: Haylin Dennison, Spill the Tea Cafe
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- 10:35
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- Spill the Tea Cafe is a Kakaako-based nonprofit that supports Hawaii’s LGBTQ youth through life-saving mental health and care coordination.
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- State launches virtual field trips to remote Hawaii seabird sanctuaries
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- 0:29
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- DLNR announced new online field trips Tuesday featuring Lehua Island near Kauai and Holaniku (Kure Atoll) in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands.
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- Hawaii Weather: Blustery trades continue and some showers; Jen Robbins, May 26, 2026
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- 2:30
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- Trades ramp up through Wednesday and stay breezy this week; plus a new set of swells
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- New report challenges military’s economic impact claims in Hawaii
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- 3:02
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- Hawaii and international experts say military leases expiring around 2029 offer a once-in-a-generation chance to reassess the cost of the military’s footprint.
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- ‘It’s very important’: Hana school garden brings locally grown food to student lunches
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- 2:58
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- A new program on Maui aims to bring healthier food options to students.
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- Road rage attacker’s California victims feel ‘justice has finally been served’
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- 2:14
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- Nathaniel Radimak was sentenced to five years in California but was paroled after serving less than a year, attorney Gloria Allred said.
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- Hawaii AG defends office after Vance Medicaid criticism
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- 1:14
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- AG Anne Lopez joined a federal Medicaid fraud roundtable Tuesday hosted by Vice President J.D. Vance with attorneys general from other states.
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- State Farm ending hurricane coverage for single-wall rental homes
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- 3:08
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- The decision affects thousands of rental homes because State Farm is the dominant insurer in Hawaii’s market.
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- Red Hill Registry seeks community feedback to boost enrollment
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- 0:42
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- The registry was created by the University of Hawaii to track long-term health outcomes tied to fuel exposure and provide resources for impacted residents.
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- Spotlight Now: What’s next for Oahu’s street mental health crisis response
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- 58:25
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- With $8 million in funding cut for medical respite centers, what happens next, and what questions remain about resources, capacity, and continuity of care?
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- Spotlight Now: Dr. Jim Ireland (Honolulu EMS) and Dr. Scott Miscovich (Aala Respite)
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- 41:27
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- Jim Ireland and Scott Miscovich say medical respite centers save taxpayers millions, ease strain on Hawaii’s health care system, and keep patients out of ERs.
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- FAA report: Gusty winds to blame in small plane crash off Kalaupapa
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- 2:09
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- Another pilot explained how difficult it is to land at Kalaupapa's airport.
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- ‘Where it all started’: Former addict returns to Hawaii for Half Ironman
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- 2:18
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- For Todd Crandell, this weekend’s Half Ironman won’t be his toughest challenge. He grew up around addiction, then fought his own to rebuild his life.
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- Hilo girl has the chance to win twenty thousand dollars
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- 0:48
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- Kaileʻa Keawe has advanced to the semi-final of the nationwide Junior Ranger Competition.
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- Entertainment: American Music Awards Wrap
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- 3:24
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- Last night's American Music Awards saw the return of a major band and a shocking shutout for one pop star.
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- Sunrise Sports: Knicks Sweep, Aloha Summer Classic
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- 3:38
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- The Knicks smashed Cleveland 130-93 to clinch the Eastern Conference Title in a 4-game sweep.
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- What's Trending: Cheese Rolling, Underwater Property
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- 1:53
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- The contest entails participants racing down a steep slope chasing a wheel of Double Gloucester.
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- 1 Hotel Hanalei Bay new Culinary Director
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- 4:03
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- 1 Hotel Hanalei has a new Culinary Director on Kauai. Chef Pete Ghione has made it his mission to find the healing power in food.
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- Guy Hagi's HNN Sunrise surf and weather report for May 26, 2026
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- 1:06
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- Moderate to locally strong trade winds will persist through Saturday.
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- Kapolei wins inaugural Division II state flag football title
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- 4:30
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- Kapolei won the inaugural Division II state flag football title and in doing so they just flat-out overpowered everyone.
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- Driver killed after car goes airborne over barrier on Farrington Highway
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- 0:40
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- The 28-year-old driver was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the collision.
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- Howard's Business Report: War-mongering during peace talks
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- 1:33
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- Howard Dicus reports on new hostilities with Iran.
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- Authorities investigate plane crash off Molokai involving Oahu flight school
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- 0:51
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- The two men inside were able to get out on their own and swim to shore and on to the National Park facilities.
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- Teen’s solo journey sailing the Pacific ends in Honolulu
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- 1:06
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
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- “IT’S CRAZY.” Oregon teen Ollie Bergquist is back on land after a 20-day solo sail from Northern California to Honolulu — a journey he documented on Instagram, from rough first days at sea to catching his own dinner.
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- New Haleiwa agriculture park helps immigrants, refugees start farm businesses
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- 3:08
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
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- Nonprofit Pacific Gateway Center is helping immigrant and refugee farmers with a new agricultural park in Haleiwa, on land leased from Kamehameha Schools.
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- Coast Guard suspends search for missing fisherman off Waianae
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- 0:27
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
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- Officials said the search was suspended at 7 p.m. Monday after crews spent several days searching for the missing 61-year-old fisherman.
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- ‘We need a miracle’: Maui man hospitalized in Mexico, family asks for help
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- 2:34
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
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- Chad Walker, 47, was on a trip for a family member's wedding, when he fell ill with pancreatitis, kidney failure and bowel problems.
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- Memorial Day Hawaii Weather: Gusty trade winds continue into the week; Jennifer Robbins, May 25,...
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- 4:04
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
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- Tracking blustery this week
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- ‘We honor you every day’: Thousands expected at Shinnyo lantern floating ceremony
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- 0:52
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
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- Thousands gathered at Ala Moana Beach Park tonight to honor loved ones through the annual Shinnyo Lantern Floating Hawaiʻi ceremony 🏮❤️
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- Senior community unveils Wall of Honor for veteran residents
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- 0:48
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
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- The Plaza at Pearl City unveiled a Wall of Honor featuring photos of 22 veteran residents currently living at the community and their military ranks.
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- 2 safe after small plane goes down near Molokai’s Kalaupapa Airport
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- 0:49
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
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- Firefighters said the two occupants of a single-engine plane were able to exit the aircraft and make their way to shore on their own.
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- Lanai Culture and Heritage Center leads Memorial Day cemetery tribute
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- 0:21
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
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- The Lanai Culture and Heritage center said the tribute honors generations who helped shape Lanai’s history and culture.
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- ‘We honor you every day’: Thousands expected at Shinnyo lantern floating ceremony
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- 2:30
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
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- The 28th annual Shinnyo Lantern Floating Hawaii ceremony drew visitors from across the islands and worldwide for the Buddhist-inspired tradition.
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- Teen’s solo journey sailing the Pacific ends in Honolulu
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- 2:20
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
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- Ollie Bergquist stepped ashore in Honolulu Monday for the first time in 20 days after sailing solo from Northern California, documenting the trip on Instagram.
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- Long-overlooked Japanese American WWII soldier honored with posthumous commission
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- 2:47
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
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- Hawaiʻi-born Japanese American WWII soldier Daniel Betsui was initially denied a commission and labeled an enemy alien.
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- Maui County remembers service members who paid the ultimate sacrifice
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- 2:12
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
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- Each year, Maui County service members who have died in the line of duty are remembered.
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- Gov. Green, military leaders honor fallen service members at Memorial Day ceremony
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- 0:21
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
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- This year’s theme was “Malama i ko lakou hooilina — Preserve Their Legacy.”
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- Mayor’s Memorial Day ceremony draws hundreds to Punchbowl
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- 1:16
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
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- Hundreds attended the ceremony at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, featuring keynote remarks honoring fallen service members.
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- City-owned plantation homes crumbling in Ewa Villages
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- 3:20
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
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- Seven city-owned plantation homes are deteriorating in Ewa Villages while the city and state struggle to provide affordable housing.
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- Hawaiian Airlines flight lands safely in Honolulu after tire alert
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- 0:35
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
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- Hawaiian Airlines flight AS821 from Seattle experienced a low-pressure alert for a nose wheel tire prior to arrival in Honolulu.
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- Sunrise Sports: Hall of Honor class of 2026 announced
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- 4:01
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
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- 12 are part of this year's group, which is chosen by athletic achievements but also their leadership, sportsmandship.
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- Missing fisherman’s boat found west of Waianae, search for 61-year-old continues
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- 0:44
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
- Description
- The Coast Guard is continuing to search for an overdue boater west of Oahu.
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- What's Trending: Bun Festival, Colbert Surprise Broadcast
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- 2:04
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
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- One night after Stephen Colbert recorded his final episode of "The Late Show" on CBS, he made a surprise appearance.
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- Entertainment: BTS in Vegas, Box Office Weekend lineup
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- 3:04
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
- Description
- The Korean-pop group kicked off a series of shows at Allegiant Stadium Saturday.
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