Island News
Hawaii's Jill Tokuda wins reelection as Dems sweep House and Senate
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- Hawaii's Jill Tokuda wins reelection as Dems sweep House and Senate
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- 8:00
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- 2 days ago
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- Democrat Jill Tokuda has won re-election to Hawaii's congressional seat, defeating Republican challenger Brenton Awa as Democrats reclaim both the House and Senate.
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- Wednesday Weather | Breezy Trades and Passing Showers Expected
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- 0:31
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- 2 days ago
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- Breezy trade winds will bring scattered showers to windward and mountain areas today, with some rain reaching leeward communities. Showers could increase over Maui and the Big Island later this week.
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- 2026 Midterms Deliver Historic Election Firsts Nationwide
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- 1:38
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- 2 days ago
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- The 2026 midterm elections brought a wave of historic firsts across the country for both Democratic and Republican candidates. In Georgia, Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms became the first Black female governor in U.S. history Ten historic firsts: the winning US midterm candidates making waves. In Florida, Republican Byron Donalds was elected as the state's first Black governor Ten historic firsts: the winning US midterm candidates making waves. Texas also saw a major milestone, with Democrat Gina Hinojosa becoming the state's first Latina governor Ten historic firsts: the winning US midterm candidates making waves. Several history-making Senate and gubernatorial wins were also recorded nationwide. Democrat Abdul El-Sayed won in Michigan to become the Senate's first Muslim member, while Chris Pappas became the first out gay man elected to the U.S. Senate in New Hampshire Ten historic firsts: the winning US midterm candidates making waves. Native American women achieved groundbreaking vic...
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- 3,200-Pound NASA Observatory Expected to Fall to Earth Today
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- 0:46
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- 2 days ago
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- A 3,200-pound NASA observatory is currently careening out of orbit and heading back toward Earth. According to NASA, the 1.5-ton Swift Observatory is expected to blaze through Earth's atmosphere on Wednesday morning, where the vast majority of the spacecraft will safely burn up. While officials state it is possible that some surviving pieces could hit the ground or ocean near the equator, they assure the public that the risk of the debris harming anyone is highly unlikely. Launched in 2004, the Swift Observatory was originally designed to study gamma-ray bursts, which are among the most powerful explosions in the universe. Over its years in orbit, scientists have also utilized the spacecraft's advanced technology to monitor other types of cosmic flashes, as well as track asteroids and comets.
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- Blue Tsunami Floods Texas, Ousts Republican Leaders
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- 1:03
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- 2 days ago
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- This video breaks down the historic shift in the 2026 midterm elections, which resulted in a massive change in Washington's power structure. Following a highly competitive cycle, Democrats have won control of both the House of Representatives and the United States Senate. The midterms also delivered a staggering upset in the Lone Star State, where Democrats turned Texas blue. Democrat James Talarico won the Texas Senate election, flipping a seat that had eluded his party for 38 years. In the state's gubernatorial race, Democrat Gina Hinojosa also claimed victory, becoming the state's first Latina governor. The analysis highlights how independent, young, and Latino voters swung significantly toward the Democrats across deep red states. Commentators note that President Donald Trump's policies were effectively on the ballot, with voters expressing strong concerns about the administration's stewardship of the economy and the rising cost of living.
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- Democrat Abdul El-Sayed Wins Michigan Senate Race, Making History
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- 1:03
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- 2 days ago
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- Michigan Democrat Abdul El-Sayed addressed his supporters in a defiant and confident acceptance speech, declaring victory in a race that makes him the first Muslim elected to the US Senate. Taking direct aim at his Republican opponent Mike Rogers, as well as President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance, El-Sayed told his supporters that "the bad guys lost" and declared that "Michigan chose hope" over hate. During the speech, El-Sayed confidently looked ahead to his time in Washington, taunting the Vice President about the "delicious irony" of being constitutionally obligated to swear him in this coming January. He also had a direct message for Donald Trump regarding past mockery of his name, telling the President, "After JD swears me in in January, you can just go on and call me Senator."
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- Breaking Down the 2026 Midterm Election Results
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- 1:28
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- 2 days ago
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- This video breaks down the major takeaways from the 2026 midterm election, which has resulted in a massive shift in Washington's power structure. News outlets project that Democrats have won control of the House of Representatives CBS News as well as the United States Senate CBS News. The analysis highlights how the election returns reflect a shift away from President Donald Trump, with Democrats successfully flipping Senate seats in traditionally deep-red states like Texas, Ohio, Iowa, and South Carolina The Guardian. The segment dives into the demographics driving this swing, noting that independent, young, and Latino voters moved their support toward Democrats. Commentators argue that the president's policies were effectively on the ballot, and concerns over the cost of living and the administration's stewardship of the economy played an enormous role in the Republican party's midterm losses.
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- Political analyst discusses impact of low turnout in Hawaii election
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- 1:55
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- Political analyst Patrick Branco discusses Hawaii's low voter turnout, which he said was significantly below 2022 levels. He also broke down how election results could reshape the state House, with Republicans expected to lose seats in the minority.
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- Brenton Awa concedes defeat in Hawaii Congressional District 2 race
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- 2:18
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- 3 days ago
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- State Sen. Brenton Awa conceded defeat in the race for Hawaii's 2nd Congressional District after incumbent Jill Tokuda held a significant lead in both election printouts. Awa said he plans to focus on his state Senate district but is also considering a possible run for mayor.
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- Wednesday Weather Forecast | Breezy trades with a tropical disturbance southeast of the islands
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- 2:16
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- 3 days ago
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- Gusty trade winds continue this week, along with partly cloudy skies and a few trade showers. An area well southeast of the Big Island has a 70% chance of tropical development over the next seven days.
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- What Honolulu charter amendments passed, what didn't pass in 2026 Midterm Election
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- 1:18
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- 3 days ago
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- Honolulu voters approved several charter amendments, including a new food security fund to support local farmers and measures prioritizing housing and affordable housing funding. Four other proposals failed, including ranked-choice voting and a proposed LGBTQIA+ commission.
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- Honolulu City Councilmember Tyler Dos Santos-Tam weighs in on charter amendment results
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- 2:09
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- 3 days ago
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- Honolulu City Councilmember Tyler Dos Santos-Tam joins Island News to discuss the results of several charter amendments. He said voter support for food security and housing measures reflects the community's priorities, while the city now faces the task of implementing the approved changes.
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- Souza, Medeiros face off again in Hawaii House District 43 after primary election tie
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- 1:14
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- The race for state House District 43 has taken an unusual path after Republican candidates Kanani Souza and Sheila Medeiros tied in the primary election. Following a random drawing and a Hawaii Supreme Court ruling, both candidates appeared on the general election ballot as voters decided who would represent Kapolei and Makakilo.
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- Green re-elected as Hawaii Governor with Kawakami as Lt. Gov. in 2026 Midterm Election
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- 5:11
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- 3 days ago
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- Incumbent Josh Green secured another term as Hawaii Governor with Derek Kawakami alongside as Lieutenant Governor, following Tuesday’s results in the 2026 Midterm Election.
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- Second Printout of Hawaii 2026 Midterm Results
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- 1:53
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- 3 days ago
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- The second printout of Hawaii’s 2026 Midterm Election results is in. Voters across the state cast their ballots to decide key races and help shape the future of their communities.
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- Incumbent Bissen secures another term as Maui County mayor in 2026 Midterm Election
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- 1:58
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- Incumbent Richard Bissen secured another term after leading the mayoral race for Maui County against Yuki Lei Sugimura, based on the first printout of results in the 2026 Midterm Election.
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- Hawaii 2026 Midterm Results Are In
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- 1:28
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- 3 days ago
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- The first printout of Hawaii’s 2026 Midterm Election results is in. Voters across the state cast their ballots to decide key races and help shape the future of their communities.
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- Incumbent Tokuda leads 2nd Congressional District seat race in first printout of midterm results
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- 2:25
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- 3 days ago
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- Incumbent U.S. Representative Jill Tokuda leads 2nd Congressional District seat race against State Senator Brenton Awa, following the first printout of results in the 2026 Midterm Election.
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- Richard Bissen supporters gather for Maui mayoral race results
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- 1:30
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- Maui voters are deciding between incumbent Mayor Richard Bissen and challenger Yuki Lei Sugimura. The candidates have outlined different approaches to housing, permitting and Lahaina's recovery as supporters gather to watch the results.
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- Brenton Awa discusses strategy against incumbent Jill Tokuda in congressional District 2 race
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- 1:32
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- State Sen. Brenton Awa is watching Election Night results with supporters in Kaneohe as he challenges incumbent U.S. Rep. Jill Tokuda for Hawaii's 2nd Congressional District seat. Awa said voter turnout, particularly among Republicans and conservative voters, could play a key role in the race.
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- Democrats gather at Aloha Tower as Hawaii awaits election results
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- 1:52
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- 3 days ago
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- Aloha Tower is the gathering place for Hawaii Democrats as they await election results. Supporters said the cost of living remains a major concern for local families, while candidates including Gov. Josh Green and U.S. Rep. Jill Tokuda seek reelection.
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- Voters take time to understand 20 Honolulu charter amendment questions
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- 1:21
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- With 20 charter amendment questions on the Honolulu ballot, voters are taking time to review what each proposal would mean. The questions cover topics including food security funding and new stewardship councils for Native Hawaiians.
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- Brenton Awa supporters gather in Windward Oahu in congressional District 2 contest against incumbent
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- 1:39
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- 3 days ago
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- Supporters of Republican Brenton Awa gathered in Windward Oahu on Election Night, hoping for an upset in the race for Hawaii's 2nd Congressional District. Awa is challenging incumbent U.S. Rep. Jill Tokuda after receiving about 22% of the vote in the primary.
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- Manhunt Over: Convicted Murderer Jacob Morley Captured After 9 Days
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- 1:04
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- A convicted murderer who escaped from a Tennessee prison is back in custody after nine days on the run. Officials say 28-year-old Jacob Morley was apprehended by the Missouri State Highway Patrol near Norborne, Missouri, approximately 50 miles from Kansas City. Authorities were alerted that Morley might be traveling through the state based on information obtained from Flock automated license plate cameras. Morley was serving a life sentence for the 2022 murder of his co-worker, Cody Birchfield. According to the Tennessee Department of Correction, security footage showed Morley breaching the perimeter fence at the Northwest Correctional Complex in Tiptonville late on October 25th. Investigators say the fugitive stole a truck the following day, sparking a multi-state manhunt that has finally come to an end.
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- Voters at Kapolei Hale turn out seeking change and greater affordability in midterms
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- 1:22
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- Voters at Kapolei Hale are making their voices heard on Election Day for the midterms, with some saying affordability and housing are among their biggest concerns. Meanwhile, staff at the voting center said expanded capacity has helped keep lines moving.
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- Political analyst discusses Hawaii races to watch in Midterm Election
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- 1:24
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- With Hawaii voters heading to the polls, political analyst Patrick Branco previews some of the races to watch, including mayoral and City Council contests. He also discussed how low voter turnout could benefit incumbents.
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- Waikiki armed carjacking raises residents' concerns as investigation continues
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- 1:51
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- Honolulu police continue to look for a man they say carjacked a driver in a Waikiki hotel loading zone on Kalia Rd. Monday night.
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- Destructive Floods Hit Four Corners, Sweeping Home Down San Juan River
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- 0:55
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- Dramatic video shows the raging San Juan River carrying away a home and smashing it against a bridge in Pagosa Springs, Colorado. The terrifying incident occurred after widespread and severe flooding hit the Four Corners region on Monday. Recent historic rainfall has caused rivers across southwestern Colorado to swell to unprecedented levels, forcing evacuations and leaving a trail of devastation. The floodwaters have destroyed structures, completely washed away roads, and left dozens of families displaced as emergency crews and incident management teams work to rescue stranded residents and assess the ongoing damage.
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- "I'm a millionaire, mom": Australian man's fishing trip goes viral
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- 1:41
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- 3 days ago
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- A 26-year-old Australian man reeled in far more than he bargained for when a red-tagged fish on a casual fishing trip with his little brother turned out to be worth one million dollars.
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- Florida Learjet crash victims identified as probe eyes midair breakup
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- 2:06
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- Federal investigators say a Learjet 60 carrying nine people — including a family of four and a 20-year-old co-pilot — may have broken apart midair before plummeting into the ground just south of West Palm Beach, Florida, as severe weather remains a major focus of the investigation.
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- Hawaii General Election 2026: Key voting sites still open across islands
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- 0:49
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- Several voter service centers on Oahu have closed ahead of the Nov. 3 General Election, with in-person voting now consolidated to Honolulu Hale and Kapolei Hale through Nov. 2, and all centers statewide open on Election Day from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
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- Tuesday Weather | Breezy Trade Winds and Passing Showers Expected
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- 0:29
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- Breezy trade winds will continue across the islands today, with scattered showers focused on windward and mountain areas. More showers are expected tonight into early Wednesday.
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- Pregnant woman killed in Fairfield Spirit Halloween shooting
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- 0:51
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- A pregnant woman was killed and six others were injured after a targeted shooting inside a Spirit Halloween store in Fairfield, California — the suspect, who had previously been arrested for a separate shooting outside a local high school last year, is now in custody.
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- Enter Honolulu's wreath contest before Nov. 30 deadline
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- 0:56
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- 3 days ago
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- The City of Honolulu is inviting residents to show off their creativity with this year's "Christmas in the Country"-themed wreath contest — with a $200 prize for the Best in Show winner and entries on display at Honolulu City Lights from December 5th through the 30th.
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- Queen's Medical Center expansion adds 80 new care spaces
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- 0:54
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- 3 days ago
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- Queen's Medical Center in West Oahu has placed the final structural beam on a new three-story expansion that will more than double the size of its emergency department, adding 32 emergency care spaces and 48 private patient rooms.
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- New mural at Aiea High aims to keep teen drivers safe
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- 0:51
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- 3 days ago
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- More than 550 students at Aiea High School — about 65 percent of the campus — helped paint a mural aimed at encouraging teens to make safe choices behind the wheel, marking the 23rd mural created through the Drive with Aloha program.
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- FBI warns Hawaii residents of fake law enforcement scam calls
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- 0:31
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- 3 days ago
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- The FBI Honolulu Field Office is alerting Hawaii residents about a growing scam where fraudsters impersonate federal law enforcement agents — some going as far as staging fake federal office backgrounds on virtual meeting platforms to appear legitimate.
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- Hawaii push to protect roadside workers during safety week
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- 1:03
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- 3 days ago
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- During National Crash Responder Safety Week, a Hawaii-based organization founded after a tow truck operator was killed in a roadside crash is urging drivers to slow down and move over for emergency responders — a law that, when ignored, has contributed to at least 359 responder deaths nationwide since 2019.
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- Christmas trends taking over just days after Halloween
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- 0:44
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- With 53 days until Christmas, TikTok searches for "never too early for Christmas" have surged 1,000% in the past week — and this year's trends are leaning into color-drenched trees, nostalgic décor, and thrift store finds.
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- Maui seniors 55+ can soon apply for affordable Kihei apartments
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- 0:32
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- 3 days ago
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- A new affordable housing complex in Kihei will offer 117 apartments for residents 55 and older, with rents starting at $683 a month — applications open November 16th through December 4th at the Hale Mahāolu office in Kahului.
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- 800+ project leases offered to Native Hawaiian families on Kauai
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- 0:37
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- 3 days ago
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- More than 800 residential project leases were offered to Native Hawaiian families on Kauai over the weekend, covering developments in Līhuʻe and Hanapepe — with homes expected as early as next year for some eligible families.
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- New iPhone feature automatically turned on, raises privacy concerns among parents and users
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- 2:26
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- 3 days ago
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- A new iPhone feature is raising privacy concerns among some users, especially parents who say they weren't aware it was activated.
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- What does it take to get residents to vote for candidates?
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- 3:02
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- 3 days ago
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- As Hawaii's general election approaches, candidates use traditional sign waving and door-to-door outreach to connect with voters, while residents focus on candidate research.
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- Midterm elections: Oahu's next generation makes its voice heard
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- 2:04
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- Oahu voters are heading to the polls, and younger voters are bringing both enthusiasm and challenges to this election cycle.
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- Murder suspect pleads not guilty in Young Street stabbing
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- 0:19
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- Orion Satori, 47, appeared in court this morning and pleaded not guilty to murder charges in connection with last month's stabbing death of 42-year-old Kiril Stoimenov on Young Street, with bail set at one million dollars.
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- Two hospitalized after critical H-1 Freeway crash
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- 0:29
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- 3 days ago
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- Two people were hospitalized following a critical three-vehicle collision on the H-1 Freeway Sunday evening.
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- Hawaii's voting history: From 84% turnout to just 32%
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- 0:49
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- 3 days ago
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- As Election Day approaches, the State Archives is offering a look back at Hawaii's voting history — from a royal race between ali'i in 1872 to a dramatic drop in voter turnout from 84 percent in statehood year 1959 to just over 32 percent in 2024.
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- When Will We Know Who Won? How Mail-In Ballots Affect the Count
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- 0:55
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- Right now, millions of Americans are returning their mail-in ballots to drop boxes across the country. But when those votes are actually counted depends entirely on where you live. Because different states have different rules, the speed of counting mail-in ballots varies significantly, impacting when we will know the final election results. Florida, for example, requires voters to request a mail-in ballot and return it by Election Day, allowing for a much faster count. In contrast, California mails a ballot to every registered voter and accepts them up to seven days after the election, provided they are postmarked by Election Day. Other factors also shape the timeline, such as Pennsylvania's rule that mail-in ballots cannot be processed until Election Day, or Alaska's use of ranked-choice voting. Ultimately, these state-by-state differences set the expectations for how quickly the winners will be announced.
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- Subsidies Available as Health Insurance Premiums Prepare to Jump
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- 1:01
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- Get ready to pay more for health insurance next year. Whether you rely on private insurance, Medicare, or purchase coverage from the federal marketplace, experts warn that premiums are expected to rise by double digits in 2027, forcing consumers across the board to face increased healthcare costs. According to Amanda Seitz, a health policy reporter at the nonprofit KFF, monthly premiums for silver plans on the Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplace will jump to about $689 a month—amounting to an annual increase of more than $930. For states operating their own enrollment platforms, those premiums are expected to be even higher. Experts warn that the roughly 20 million Americans relying on the federal marketplace could see less coverage despite paying these higher rates. However, there is some good news for consumers: many people will still qualify for financial assistance. Enrollees are encouraged to visit healthcare.gov to see if they qualify for subsidies or tax credits to help of...
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- DRONE VIDEO: Flash Flooding Forces Dozens to Flee Central Arizona Communities
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- 2:05
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- Flash flooding has forced emergency evacuation orders for several central Arizona communities. In Camp Verde, swollen rivers and creeks caused dozens of residents to flee their homes on Sunday night. Officials have confirmed that more than a dozen homes were flooded and destroyed by the rising waters. In response to the crisis, the American Red Cross established an emergency shelter at the Camp Verde Town Gym to assist displaced families. (The Weather Channel video)
