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Hawaii hosts NCAA men’s volleyball regional for the first time
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- Hawaii hosts NCAA men’s volleyball regional for the first time
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- 2 hours ago
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- The University of Hawaii men’s volleyball team is hosting an NCAA Men's Volleyball Championship regional for the first time ever. The second-seeded Rainbow Warriors await the winner of USC and Belmont Abbey College. A sold-out crowd is expected at the Stan Sheriff Center.
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- Thursday Weather Forecast | Passing showers return as trade winds strengthen
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- 3 hours ago
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- A mix of sunshine and passing showers is expected across Hawaii as trade winds remain steady. Windward areas will see the most rainfall, with a few showers reaching leeward spots. Conditions stay breezy before winds ease early next week.
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- University of Hawaii women’s volleyball coach Robyn Ah Mow steps down after 9 seasons
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- 3 hours ago
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- After nearly a decade at the helm of the University of Hawaii women’s volleyball program, Robyn Ah Mow announced she is stepping down as head coach. She said the decision came after careful consideration, citing a desire to focus on her family.
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- Could Big Oil help lower your insurance bill? Hawaiʻi lawmakers push new plan
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- 4 hours ago
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- Lawmakers at the Capitol are considering a new plan supporters say could bring some relief by making fossil fuel companies help pay for climate disaster costs tied to rising premiums. Supporters of Senate Bill 1166 argue homeowners and even renters in Hawaii are paying the price of natural disasters through higher premiums and dropped coverage.
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- Lahaina wildfire payouts may begin this summer
- Date posted
- 4 hours ago
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- The $4 billion settlement tied to the Lahaina wildfires has yet to reach many survivors. Ongoing disputes over payouts and fees are delaying relief. Advocates said the process may leave some families without enough to fully recover.
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- Hawaii legislators agree to maintain income tax breaks amid budget concerns
- Date posted
- 4 hours ago
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- Hawaii lawmakers have reached an agreement to preserve income tax relief for working families across the state, keeping in place cuts that were approved in 2024. The deal centers on Senate Bill 3125 SD1, HD1, CD 1 which ensures that lower and middle-income households will continue to benefit from reduced taxes despite growing economic uncertainty.
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- Small Business Administration loans now available to help North Shore recovery
- Date posted
- 4 hours ago
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- The Small Business Administration has opened two recovery centers on Oahu to assist flood-impacted residents and businesses. Financial help is available even for those indirectly affected by the storms.
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- Hauʻoli Lā Hānau on this April 29, 2026
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- 8 hours ago
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- Celebrating April babies on this special day - Happy Birthday! Know someone celebrating their birthday soon? Visit http://kitv.com and click on “Birthdays” at the top of the page. Fill out the info, attach the pic of the birthday celebrant and click submit, then tune in to Island Life Live. It's so easy to celebrate those you love with us!
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- People and Planet First: The Impact of Waiākea’s Kōkua Initiative
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- 8 hours ago
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- Go beyond the bottle with Waiākea Water. 💧🌿 Discover how its redefining 'Pono' business through the Kōkua Initiative, providing clean water to global communities and supporting local education and disaster relief in Hawaiʻi. From pioneering OceanPlast® 100% recycled bottles to our certified Carbon Neutral operations, see how every drop makes a difference for the people and the planet.
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- Island Life Live FULL SHOW April 29, 2026
- Date posted
- 8 hours ago
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- Island Life Live is a vibrant lifestyle show hosted by Davey D and Lina Girl, bringing Hawai‘i’s local flavor to life with engaging segments featuring businesses, talent, and community updates.
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- Suspect Wanted for Theft of A Workplace Trailer
- Date posted
- 8 hours ago
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- In this latest installment of CrimeStoppers Honolulu, Sgt. Ed Ho shares three of the latest cases involving a trailer theft, an eBike theft, and a retail theft. So many sticky fingers!! Do you recognize any of these suspects?
Your tips leading to arrest or conviction can earn you up to $1,000. Use the P3Tips app, call (808) 955-8300 or go to www.honolulucrimestoppers.org.
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- Do You Agree? Freddie Mercury Named #1 Greatest Voice in Music History
- Date posted
- 8 hours ago
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- You gotta hear dis about the greatest vocalists of all time and what artist thinks his outdoor concerts are causing baby booms!
“You Gotta Hear Dis” is a daily Island Life Live segment in which Lina Girl spills the tea on celebrity, entertainment, and community “stuffs” in Hawaiʻi and worldwide.
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- UH Student Bake Sale for Storm Impacted Families
- Date posted
- 8 hours ago
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- Shakas & Shoutouts - learn more about DPR summer fun programs, a leader luncheon to honor women leaders, a student-run bake sale for kona low storm impacted families, an orchid show for mom on Hawaiʻi, and open applications for the upcoming Kamehameha parade.
“Shakas & Shoutouts” is a daily Island Life Live segment in which co-hosts Davey D and Lina Girl celebrate the good people, things, and events happening in our local community, here and abroad. Got a great person or organization? Suggest them for a “Shakas & Shoutout!” Send us all the details at islandlifelive@kitv.com
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- Fan Favorite Chef Sheldon Simeon Shares His "Ohana Style" Wisdom and New Cookbook
- Date posted
- 9 hours ago
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- Two-time Top Chef Fan Favorite and author of Cook Real Hawai'i along with his new book Ohana Style: Food from Hawai'i, for Your Family, Chef Sheldon Simeon celebrates the diverse cultures of the islands through authentic, homestyle 'grindz.' From his Maui restaurant, Tin Roof, to his family kitchen in Hilo, join Sheldon as he explores the immigrant traditions and local flavors that define modern Hawaiian cuisine
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- HPD Ramps Up Dui Checkpoints Starting May 1
- Date posted
- 9 hours ago
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- HPD checkpoints ramping up, Vegas officials looking for Wynn hotel visitors, homegrown bake stands facing crack down, and kalamunggay becomes even MORE miraculous...what's da scoops??
"What's Da Scoops" is a daily Island Life Live segment in which co-hosts Davey D and Lina Girl discuss the top-of-mind topics of the day.
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- New field test could detect deadly pig disease in under an hour
- Date posted
- 14 hours ago
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- Researchers at Hawaii Pacific University are developing a rapid field test to detect brucellosis in wild pigs—a bacterial infection that can spread to hunters through handling or eating undercooked meat.
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- King Charles, Trump share laughs at White House state dinner
- Date posted
- 14 hours ago
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- King Charles III and President Trump shared jokes and toasts at a state dinner filled with political and business leaders, with the King even referencing the British burning of the White House in 1814.
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- Homeland Security shutdown hits 10 weeks, longest in history
- Date posted
- 14 hours ago
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- The Department of Homeland Security has gone without funding for 10 weeks, the longest shutdown in the agency's history, as lawmakers face mounting pressure to pass a funding bill before workers miss paychecks.
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- Hawaii income tax cuts secured for local families
- Date posted
- 14 hours ago
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- The Hawaii State Legislature reached a deal late last night to keep income tax cuts for local families in place while removing a proposed tax increase on higher earners.
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- 'Miracle tree' could clean microplastics from drinking water
- Date posted
- 14 hours ago
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- Researchers say the Moringa tree can remove microplastics from drinking water using extracts from its seeds that work like a natural filter, offering a cheaper alternative to chemical treatments.
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- Tokuda bill aims to keep Hawaii farmland out of corporate hands
- Date posted
- 14 hours ago
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- U.S. Representative Jill Tokuda introduced legislation Monday to prohibit corporations from purchasing or leasing agricultural land in Hawaii, aiming to keep farms in the hands of local farmers.
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- Former FBI Director James Comey indicted again over Instagram post
- Date posted
- 14 hours ago
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- Former FBI Director James Comey has been indicted for the second time in seven months, this time over a now-deleted Instagram post from last May showing seashells arranged to read "86 47," which some interpreted as a threat toward President Trump.
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- Wednesday Weather | Breezy trades continue with passing showers across the state
- Date posted
- 14 hours ago
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- Moderate to breezy trade winds will bring periods of showers today, mainly to windward and mountain areas. Expect partly to mostly cloudy skies at times, with a few showers drifting leeward.
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- Fraud losses surge in Hawaii as scams grow
- Date posted
- 23 hours ago
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- New data shows nearly $80 million was lost to fraud across Hawaii last year, with cases on the rise. Groups like AARP Hawaii warn scammers are becoming more organized and sophisticated. Lawmakers are now considering new protections, especially targeting cryptocurrency kiosks.
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- Hawaiian Humane Society fights ruling in return of dog in abuse case
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
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- The Hawaiian Humane Society is pushing back after a judge ordered a dog returned to its owner. The group had sought permanent custody following alleged abuse caught on video. The criminal case remains ongoing as advocates call for stronger protections.
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- Tofu poke bowls now served in Hawaii school cafeterias
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
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- Hawaii public school students got to experience a fun twist on a local favorite, poke bowls. Tofu poke was offered to cafeterias statewide and featured tofu mixed with green onions and onions, tossed in a Hawaiian-style sauce of shoyu, sesame oil, garlic and ginger.
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- Wednesday Weather Forecast | Sunny skies with spotty showers from upper disturbance
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- 1 day ago
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- Plenty of sunshine continues across Hawaii, but an upper-level disturbance is keeping a few hit-or-miss showers in the forecast. The best chance for rain will be over the Big Island, while leeward areas stay mostly dry. Trade winds will hold steady through the week.
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- Backlog in car registrations impacts Oahu car dealers
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
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- A surge in paperwork is creating major delays for vehicle titles and registrations on Oahu. Dealers said the backlog is tying up money and frustrating customers. The Department of Customer Services is working to move more transactions online to cut wait times.
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- Maili Elementary School put on brief lockdown following verbal threat
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
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- Maili Elementary School was placed on lockdown for about an hour on Tuesday morning due to a verbal threat to the school.
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- El Niño could bring more storms and hotter days to Hawaii
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
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- El Niño may bring an uptick in hurricanes and warmer ocean temperatures around Hawaii, according to experts. Residents could feel more humidity and less trade wind relief during the summer months.
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- Science comes to life at Wilcox Elementary School STEM Night
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
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- From robotics battles to chemistry experiments, students at Wilcox Elementary School experienced science in action. Students rotated through dozens of science stations designed to spark curiosity.
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- More severe mpox strain detected in Oahu wastewater sample
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
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- The Hawaii Department of Health detected a more severe strain of mpox in a wastewater sample collected from Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam on April 13, marking the first time this particular strain has been reported in Hawaii.
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- Safer Roads, Together: New initiative launched to boost traffic safety on Oahu
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
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- The multi-agency Safer Roads, Together 2026 initiative on Oahu aims to reduce traffic fatalities through a combination of enforcement, public messaging, and outreach targeting speeding, impaired, and distracted driving.
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- 24-year-old woman ejected, critically injured in fiery Waipahu crash; speed, alcohol suspected
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
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- A 24-year-old woman was ejected from her vehicle after losing control on Kunia Road early Tuesday, suffering critical injuries; speed and alcohol are suspected factors.
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- Heads Up Maui: EWF is Coming to You!
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
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- Shakas and shoutouts to artist Patrick Ching, Hawaii's teachers and educators, Flores de Mayo and Filipino Fiesta, Earth, Wind, and Fire at the MACC, the Experience Volcano festival. “Shakas & Shoutouts” is a daily Island Life Live segment in which co-hosts Davey D and Lina Girl celebrate the good people, things, and events happening in our local community, here and abroad. Got a great person or organization? Suggest them for a “Shakas & Shoutout!” Send us all the details at islandlifelive@kitv.com
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- Phantom Flight Paths: How Bogus GPS Signals are Misleading Pilots
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
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- We're Tech Talking about Social Security Administration scams to look out for, GPS interference affecting flight paths and pilot warning systems, portable chargers on flights being reduced, and those weird AI songs in the Honolulu airport.
“Tech Talk” is a segment on Island Life Live in which Davey D and Lina Girl discuss the hottest trends in technology from gaming to life-saving devices to apps that make you smarter…they cover it. Respect da Tech!
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- Jason Momoa Shares Aloha at Benefit Concert
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
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- A special moment caught on camera! How did Lina Girl react to a hug from Ka'i'ana? Watch the video to find out!
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- Early Bird Savings for You & Free Delivery for Mom at Watanabe Floral!
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
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- Make this Mother’s Day unforgettable with Watanabe Floral, Hawaii’s favorite florist. They’re gearing up for our busiest month with exclusive deals on tropical arrangements, locally-made leis, and more!
Mother's Day promotions include:
- Early Bird Discount
- Free Delivery Days
- Island-Wide Delivery
- Make-A-Wish Day: Friday, May 9
Don't forget the graduates! We have special packages including Lei Poʻo (Haku) floral crowns, candy leis, and 2026 commemorative sets.
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- Idol Hopefuls Take On Taylor Swift
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
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- It was a historic night on American Idol, marking the first-ever Taylor Swift night. And shockingly, one singer — a favorite of Bruddah Sam — was eliminated.
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- Hauʻoli Lā Hānau on this April 28, 2026
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
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- Celebrating April babies on this special day - Happy Birthday! Know someone celebrating their birthday soon? Visit http://kitv.com and click on “Birthdays” at the top of the page. Fill out the info, attach the pic of the birthday celebrant and click submit, then tune in to Island Life Live. It's so easy to celebrate those you love with us!
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- Celebrate Honolulu’s Official Bird
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
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- The 11th annual Manu o Kū festival returns to the ʻIolani Palace Coronation Grounds — a favorite nesting spot where these beloved white terns can often be seen nesting in the trees above
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- Oʻahu's Swarm Storm: Why Gnats are Taking Over
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
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- Gnat swarms, complete smoking ban for 17 year olds and younger, ban on surveillance pricing...what's da scoops!? "What's Da Scoops" is a daily Island Life Live segment in which co-hosts Davey D and Lina Girl discuss the top-of-mind topics of the day.
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- SAFE SPACE
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
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- A Honolulu gym designed for neurodivergent and neurotypical children is creating a community where families no longer have to apologize and kids can simply be themselves.
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- PASSING SHOWERS AHEAD
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- A low-pressure system moving near the islands will bring more clouds and showers than usual across Hawaii through the weekend, with rain most common in windward and mountain areas overnight and in the early morning.
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- Creating a Place to Belong: How We Rock the Spectrum is redefining inclusive play in Honolulu
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- In Honolulu, We Rock the Spectrum Honolulu is creating an inclusive space where neurodivergent and neurotypical children can play side by side without judgment. Built around sensory play and acceptance, the gym offers families something many struggle to find—a safe place where kids can simply be themselves.
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- 20-inch water main break collapses road in Kaneohe
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- A 20-inch water main break on Ikeanani Drive near Kaneohe Bay Drive caused the road to collapse, and repairs are ongoing with no timeline yet for when the road will reopen.
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- Kansas man indicted for Attempted Murder in Kona catamaran stabbing
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- A Kansas man was indicted for alleged attempted murder and assault after a stabbing on a snorkel tour catamaran off the Kona coast.
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- California billionaire tax proposal moves forward with 1.5M signatures
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- A California proposal to tax billionaires' assets has gained enough signatures to move forward, but Governor Gavin Newsom is raising concerns about its long-term impact.
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- Tuesday Weather | Trade winds with mixture of some passing clouds and showers
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- Moderate easterly winds will keep clouds and passing showers in the forecast today, especially over windward areas. Expect a mix of sun and brief rain, with slightly increasing surf along north and west shores.
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- Gnats swarm areas of the island after storm
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- Tiny but hard to ignore, gnats are swarming parts of Oahu, from Waikiki to Kapolei, thriving due to weeks of wet weather creating perfect conditions.
