Island News
Power restored to Kalaupapa following repairs to Hurricane Nolo damage
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- Power restored to Kalaupapa following repairs to Hurricane Nolo damage
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- 0:37
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Power was restored to Kalaupapa on Friday following National Park Service and Hawaiian Electric repairs to a power line damaged by Hurricane Nolo along the Kalaupapa Pali. Hurricane-force winds during Hurricane Nolo damaged the power line which began the outage on September 27.
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- Fire damages longtime Waipahu staple Leeward Drive-Inn
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- 1:36
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- 1 month ago
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- An early morning fire caused extensive damage to the kitchen and front area of Leeward Drive-Inn, a Waipahu staple for more than 60 years. Employees and longtime patrons are reflecting on the restaurant’s place in the community as the owners work to repair and reopen.
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- Kailua shooting suspect indicted in fatal Target shooting
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- 0:52
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- An Oahu Grand Jury has indicted a 24-year-old woman in connection to a fatal shooting at the Kailua Target parking lot last weekend. The Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney's office made the announcement on Friday, October 2, charging Hilinaikailimakualopali Keeno with murder in the second-degree in the death of 30-year-old Thomas Malone on Saturday, September 26.
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- Island Life Live FULL SHOW September 29, 2026
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- 40:05
- Date posted
- 1 month 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. If it's happening in Hawaiʻi, it's happening on Island Life Live!
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- Island Life Live FULL SHOW October 2, 2026
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- 40:16
- Date posted
- 1 month 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. If it's happening in Hawaiʻi, it's happening on Island Life Live!
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- Hawaiʻi Students Invited to Become Global Ambassadors
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- 4:04
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Hawaiʻi high school students have an opportunity to travel abroad, experience new cultures and bring what they learn home. The Pacific & Asian Affairs Council is now accepting applications for the 2027 Hawaiʻi Sister-State Study Tours, with students gaining international experience while representing Hawaiʻi as student ambassadors.
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- Ono Teppanyaki Serves Up Best of Maui Flavor!
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- 1:07
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Congratulations to Ono Teppanyaki & Seafood in Kahului on being named one of the Best of Maui! From perfectly seared ahi and juicy steaks to shrimp, scallops and lobster, Ono is serving up big flavors, generous portions and made-to-order meals that keep locals and visitors coming back. Kahului, Maui
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- Bringing Swim Lessons to Hawaiʻi’s Keiki
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- 4:54
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Nā Kama Kai is bringing a mobile pool and swim education directly to keiki who may not otherwise have access to lessons. COO Matt Kauwe and board member Ben Komer of Leahi Swim School share how the program is making water safety and ocean education more accessible across Hawaiʻi. 🌊🏊♂️
Website: nakamakai.org
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- More Pride of America Sailings Added with Non-stop travel
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- 1:07
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Non Stop Travel is adding more dates for the Pride of America Hawaiʻi cruise in October, November and December — including holiday sailings! Enjoy seven nights of accommodations, meals and entertainment while visiting Maui, Hilo, Kona and Kauaʻi. Plus, no passport is needed and exclusive kamaʻāina deals are available through Non Stop Travel. Book early for the best fare and cabin!
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- SNAP Customers Can Now Order Da Box Online
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- 3:05
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Shakas & shoutouts to The Food Basket! SNAP participants can now order and pay for Da Box online before picking up their order. The program delivers Hawaiʻi Island-grown fruits and vegetables to 24 pickup sites, while Da Bux nutrition incentives help stretch SNAP dollars further on local produce.
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- Keep It Aloha Card Show Brings TCG Community Together
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- 5:40
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- It’s time to talk trading cards! Kamaka Dias, co-founder Daniel Kim, and Pokémon buyer Kevin Hallman join Island Life Live to talk TCGs and what you can expect at the Keep It Aloha Card Show — a festival-style gathering for collectors, vendors and families. The event is Saturday, October 3 and Sunday, October 4 at SALT at Our Kakaʻako with free admission.
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- Put Your Best Paw Forward for PetWalk!
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- 6:30
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Oʻahu’s pets are counting on you! The Hawaiian Humane Society’s Pet Walk brings people and pets together while raising funds to care for thousands of animals in need. Learn how you can get involved.
Website: hawaiianhumane.org/pet walk
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- Sea Life Park Hawaiʻi Blends Tradition and Marine Science
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- 5:43
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- For more than 60 years, Sea Life Park Hawaiʻi has connected families with marine education and conservation. Now under Native Hawaiian stewardship, the park is blending traditional ʻike with modern marine science to deepen our connection to the ocean. Waimānalo, Oʻahu
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- Legend Seafood Closed Over Food Safety Violations
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- 4:15
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Legend Seafood was cited for moldy food, improper food storage and cold-holding temperatures, improper date marking, and a roach infestation. The restaurant must remain closed until the violations are corrected and a follow-up inspection is completed, scheduled for today.
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- Early morning building fire at Leeward Drive-Inn in Waipahu
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- 2:23
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Fire crews reported to a 2-alarm building fire at Leeward Drive-in in Waipahu. According to HFD and medics, no one was in the building at the time of the fire and no one was hurt. Investigators are still determining the cause of the fire and extent of damage.
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- Watch Raw Bodycam: Police Find Magazine In Luigi Mangione's Backpack
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- 1:03
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Newly unsealed, raw police body camera footage provides a firsthand look at the arrest of Luigi Mangione inside an Altoona, Pennsylvania, McDonald's. Mangione, who admitted to fatally shooting UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, is seen initially handing officers a fake ID before ultimately revealing his true identity. The unedited video captures the moments officers place Mangione in handcuffs and conduct an initial search, discovering a gun magazine in his backpack. The footage also details a subsequent, more thorough search at the police station. There, authorities recovered the firearm later linked directly to Thompson's killing, alongside handwritten notes that prosecutors have described as a manifesto.
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- Fake ID And A Hidden Gun: Bodycam Shows Luigi Mangione's Arrest
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- 3:18
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Newly unsealed police body camera footage is providing the first public look at the dramatic December 2024 arrest of Luigi Mangione, the man who admitted to fatally shooting UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. The video captures the tense moments Altoona, Pennsylvania, police officers approached Mangione inside a McDonald's, officially ending a massive five-day manhunt. The raw footage shows officers confronting Mangione after he initially provided a fake driver's license bearing the name "Mark Rosario." After he admits his real name, officers handcuff him and conduct a thorough search of his belongings. The video shows police discovering a loaded gun magazine hidden in his underwear, alongside a firearm with a silencer, handwritten journal entries, and a chilling daily checklist inside his backpack. The footage, which was played during a suppression hearing last December, was officially unsealed by a New York state judge following Mangione's guilty plea to federal stalking charges.
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- Dramatic NEW Video: Passengers Seize Control Of FlyDubai Cockpit
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- 1:01
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- A horrific mid-air catastrophe was averted on an Israel-bound Flydubai flight when brave passengers and crew members rushed the cockpit to regain control of the aircraft. According to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, a co-pilot stabbed the captain and attempted to sabotage the plane's systems, sending the aircraft plunging 17,400 feet in just under two minutes. Dramatic video and terrifying passenger accounts detail the chaotic moments as the plane abruptly nosedived. Heroic travelers jumped into action, with one passenger placing the alleged attacker in a chokehold and dragging him from the cockpit while a dentist on board tied the man up with headphone cords and zip-ties. The flight was successfully secured and diverted for an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia, preventing what Netanyahu described as a potential "9/11 disaster."
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- HPD Chief Lazar outlines plan to tackle department staffing shortage
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- 2:00
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Honolulu Police Chief David Lazar is working to address HPD’s staffing shortage by speeding up hiring, increasing recruitment and using technology. But city leaders and the police union said retaining experienced officers will also be key to filling the department’s vacancies.
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- Aloha Friday Weather Forecast | Nolo moves west as humid weather and showers linger across Hawaii
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- 2:23
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Nolo is moving away from Hawaii, but its moisture will continue to influence the weather. Expect humid conditions, passing showers and returning trade winds, with a possible south swell Sunday into Monday.
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- North Shore bus program brings customers back to storm-damaged businesses
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- 2:24
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- A new Huakaʻi bus program is bringing visitors from Waikiki and Ko Olina to the North Shore, helping businesses recover from the Kona Low storms. More than 4,000 people have taken the ride since June, bringing customers back to shops, restaurants and other businesses.
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- Kauai small businesses still waiting for financial aid after Hurricane Lowell
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- 2:32
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Nearly a month after Hurricane Lowell, Kauai businesses are still struggling with lost revenue, layoffs and closures. A $2 million state grant program meant to help small businesses and nonprofits was delayed Wednesday, leaving business owners waiting for another source of relief.
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- Murder suspect in Kailua shooting makes first court appearance
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- 1:24
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- 24-year-old Hilinaikailimakuaopali Keeno, who was charged in connection with the fatal shooting of 30-year-old Thomas Malone, made her first court appearance on Thursday. A judge denied a request to reduce her $1 million bail.
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- Island Life Live FULL SHOW October 1, 2026
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- 40:08
- Date posted
- 1 month 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. If it's happening in Hawaiʻi, it's happening on Island Life Live!
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- Who Was Henry ʻŌpūkahaʻia?
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- 1:10
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Henry ʻŌpūkahaʻia — a young Native Hawaiian whose pursuit of education helped spark a historic journey that would forever change Hawaiʻi’s religious, educational, and cultural landscape.
Discover his incredible story, his work with the Hawaiian language, and the legacy he left behind.
Watch, learn, and celebrate Hawaiʻi’s history with us on Island Life LIVE
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- Wai Wednesday: A.J. Keolanui’s “Stay With Me”
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- 3:18
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- It’s Wai Wednesday! A big mahalo to the Board of Water Supply for bringing us the Conservation Concert Series. This week, A.J. Keolanui drops a sweet new jam, “Stay With Me".
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- Hauʻoli Lā Hānau — October 1, 2026!
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- 3:14
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Celebrating all our October babies on this special day! Happy Birthday!
Know someone celebrating a birthday soon? Visit KITV.com and click “Birthdays” at the top of the page. Fill out the information, attach a photo of the birthday celebrant, and click submit!
Then tune in to Island Life Live and celebrate those you love with us!
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- Social Media, AI & The Future of Smart Tech
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- 4:40
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Social media, artificial intelligence, and smart glasses are rapidly changing how we get information and interact with technology. We take a closer look at concerns over misinformation online, new AI safety challenges, and the latest generation of smart glasses — and what it all could mean for everyday users.
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- Auto Weekly: Hit the Road in the Kia K4!
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- 5:07
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Island Life Live is back with another edition of Auto Weekly! You choose the destination, and we hit the road in style with a vehicle from Aloha Kia. From cruising spots to local favorites, we’re exploring Hawaiʻi one adventure at a time — with Aloha Kia dealerships across the major islands keeping us riding in style!
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- Anime Voice Actor Wins Legal Protection Against AI Clone
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- 4:39
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Japanese voice actor Kenjiro Tsuda, known for iconic roles including Kento Nanami in Jujutsu Kaisen, has received legal protection after his voice was used without permission in AI-generated videos.
A Tokyo court ruled that Tsuda’s voice was used on TikTok without authorization, marking a significant moment in Japan’s ongoing conversation about voice rights and artificial intelligence.
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- Maruki Tei to Close After More Than 60 Years
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- 4:44
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- A beloved Windward Oʻahu restaurant is preparing to close its doors. Maruki Tei at Windward Mall will close at the end of October as the family begins retirement.
The restaurant first opened in 1958 when Grandma Edith Oshima started the business. More than six decades later, the family says they are grateful for the generations of customers who became part of the Maruki Tei ʻohana.
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- Maui Honors Filipino American History Month
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- 3:08
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- 1 month ago
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- The Maui Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the County of Maui and the Office of the Mayor, held its annual Filipino American History Month flag-raising ceremony.
This year marks the 120th anniversary of the arrival of the first 15 Sakadas in Hawaiʻi, honoring the generations of Filipino immigrants whose hard work, perseverance, and contributions helped shape our islands and communities. 🇵🇭
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- Kamaʻāina Sunday Brings Kōnane & Culture to ʻIolani Palace
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- 6:58
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Island Life Live welcomes Paula Akana, President and CEO of the Friends of ʻIolani Palace, to share details about the return of Kamaʻāina Sunday — a special day filled with traditional games, hands-on activities, cultural experiences, and a Kōnane tournament.
Learn about the history of this beloved Hawaiian strategy game, the Naihe Ruleset, and how you can take part in the tournament at ʻIolani Palace on October 11.
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- StretchLab & Hawaiian Humane Society Team Up for Kūpuna for Kūpuna
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- 5:46
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Island Life Live welcomes Adam Bogucki, Hawaiʻi Director of StretchLab, and Merideth Forbes, Director of Development at the Hawaiian Humane Society, to share the story behind their unique partnership. The two organizations came together through connections made at the Hawaiʻi Leadership Academy, leading to the creation of Kūpuna for Kūpuna — bringing community, wellness, and support together for a great cause.
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- 'Let Go So You Can Be Free': Florida Deputy Rescues Hawk Trapped In Pool
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- 0:45
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- A hawk that found itself trapped inside a screened-in pool enclosure in Florida is flying free again thanks to a quick-thinking deputy. Bodycam footage captures the officer arriving armed with a net and nimbly scooping up the confused bird before asking the homeowner for directions to the nearest woods. After carrying the netted hawk across the street, the deputy faced the challenge of untangling its feathers and talons from the mesh. After some flailing and finagling—and the deputy politely asking the bird to "let go so you can be free"—the hawk was finally untangled. The bird even paused to appease its rescuer with one quick photo before flying away to safety.
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- Top LPGA golfers arrive at Hoakalei for Lotte Championship
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- 2:53
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Round one of the LPGA's Lotte Championship is underway at Hoakalei Country Club in Ewa Beach, bringing some of the top women's golfers in the sport to Oahu.
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- Colorado man flies to work on a paramotor — and loves it
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- 1:41
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- 1 month ago
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- A Colorado air traffic controller has found a unique solution to beating traffic — strapping on a powered paraglider and flying 500 feet above it all to get to the airport where he works.
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- 25th Infantry Division marks 85 years at Schofield Barracks
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- 0:44
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- 1 month ago
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- Schofield Barracks and Wheeler Army Airfield are hosting a day of events to mark the 85th anniversary of the 25th Infantry Division's activation, bringing together active-duty soldiers, veterans, military families, and community leaders.
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- Thursday Weather | Wetter weather continues today, drier trades return this weekend
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- 0:31
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- A wetter weather pattern will continue across Hawaiʻi today as Tropical Storm Nolo moves farther west and away from the state.
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- TN Governor Halts Executions After Christa Pike Survives Lethal Injection
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- 1:07
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- In an unprecedented failure, Tennessee officials were unable to put Christa Gail Pike to death on Wednesday after administering two doses of a lethal drug. Pike, 50, was scheduled to be the first woman executed in the state in over 200 years for a brutal 1995 murder she committed at age 18. According to chilling witness accounts, the lethal injection of pentobarbital failed, leaving Pike breathing, snoring loudly, and lifting her head to complain of burning pain. Before the botched procedure, Pike delivered her final words, stating she was "at peace" and wanted to leave the world with love. Following the failed execution, Pike was removed from the facility by ambulance and rushed to a local hospital for treatment. In response to the horrific failure, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee has officially halted the state's one remaining scheduled execution for the rest of the year.
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- Stinky Tofu And Fermented Herring: Exploring Hong Kong's Disgusting Food Museum
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- 1:21
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- 1 month ago
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- One person's yum is another person's yuck! The world-famous Disgusting Food Museum has officially arrived in Hong Kong, challenging brave visitors to explore over 80 of the world's most polarizing foods. Originally launched in Sweden in 2018, the interactive pop-up exhibit features everything from insect-heavy wares and pungent stinky tofu to Swedish fermented herring and maggot-infested cheese. The museum aims to challenge our notions of what is edible by showing that disgust is largely cultural. Visitors are even handed a vomit bag at the door before being invited to smell, touch, and taste a curated selection of unusual global delicacies at the Tasting Bar to see if they can earn the title of "Tastebud Warrior".
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- Bodycam Video: Heroic Dog Leads Kansas Police To Injured Owner
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- 0:40
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Man's best friend indeed! Incredible police bodycam footage from Leawood, Kansas, shows the heartwarming moment a heroic dog flagged down a police officer and led them directly to its injured owner. The incident began when the officer spotted the dog standing in the middle of the road, trailing a leash with no owner in sight. Recognizing something was wrong, the officer followed as the loyal canine led him about half a block down the street and straight into an open garage. Inside, the officer discovered the homeowner lying on the ground, unable to move. Police say the individual had been trapped in that position for approximately three hours before the dog managed to find help. The officer immediately called for medical assistance, and the victim is now recovering safely at home.
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- Hegseth Blasts 'Woke' Military Culture, Slashes General Positions By 20%
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- 2:27
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- 1 month ago
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- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is facing intense bipartisan backlash after announcing plans to cut the number of U.S. military generals and admirals by 20% by 2027. While critics and lawmakers, including Senator Jack Reed, have called the ongoing dismissals a dangerous "purge" that could disrupt command structures amid the ongoing conflict with Iran, Hegseth defended the move as long-overdue accountability for a bloated system. During a recent speech at Marine Base Quantico, Hegseth also doubled down on his controversial mission to eradicate "woke culture" from the Pentagon. Emphasizing strict physical appearance and readiness standards, he used highly controversial slurs, stating the military will have "no fatties, no trannies, no beardos, no weirdos, no wimps, no radicals. Just war." Additionally, Hegseth announced the creation of a new autonomous warfare command led by a four-star general, focusing heavily on AI and robotics to secure future military dominance.
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- Trump Defends Millions Spent On DHS Ads: 'I'm Not Promoting A Candidate'
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- 0:55
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- President Donald Trump is defending a series of taxpayer-funded Department of Homeland Security (DHS) video ads featuring himself and his administration's agenda. Amid criticism that the videos might violate federal propaganda laws, Trump argued that the ads are not political because he is no longer running for office and is not promoting any specific candidates. During a recent press briefing, Trump stated that the videos are meant to promote the "spirit of our country" and are strictly "ads for the country." He also told reporters that if it is officially determined that using taxpayer dollars for the videos is wrong, he would "gladly pay the money" back.
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- Tropical Storm Nolo bringing clouds and showers to Kauai
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- 1:36
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- It's going to be a warm and humid one across the islands, with leeward sides climbing into the upper 80s and scattered showers making their way even into typically drier areas.
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- Humid Thursday ahead for Hawaii with showers, warm temps
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- 1:27
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- East-southeasterly winds are bringing clouds, isolated showers, and temperatures reaching the upper 80s on leeward sides Thursday — with Kauai and Oahu seeing the most shower activity as Tropical Storm Nolo remains far to the west.
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- Former Moanalua coach remains jailed after federal detention hearing in child porn case
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- 0:29
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Former Moanalua High School girls wrestling coach Sean Sakaida faced his first federal detention hearing on Wednesday over allegations that he received explicit photos of a minor. Sakaida did not appear in court and a judge ordered him to remain in custody.
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- Thursday Weather Forecast | Nolo’s remnants bring clouds and showers to Hawaii
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- 3:52
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Former Hurricane Nolo is now a tropical storm about 350 miles west of Lihue, but its moisture continues to bring clouds and showers to parts of Hawaii. South and west shores are seeing surf in the 5 to 7-foot range, while conditions are expected to change as winds strengthen over the weekend.
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- Firefighters contain fire at ABC Junkyard in Pearl City
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- 0:41
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Honolulu firefighters contained a fire at ABC Junkyard in Pearl City on Wednesday evening after a large pile of recycled material caught fire. The blaze produced heavy dark smoke, and the cause remains under investigation.
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- Lotte Championship tees off on Oahu despite heavy rain
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- 1:19
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- The Lotte Championship returned to Hoakalei Country Club this week, bringing some of the world's best women golfers to Oahu. Wednesday morning's Pro-Am was greeted with a heavy downpour that turned the parking lot into a river. But that didn't stop the Ladies Professional Golf Association from teeing off.
