Island News
Discover Napili Surf Beach Resort
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- Discover Napili Surf Beach Resort
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- 5:15
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Take a closer look at Napili Surf Beach Resort by Castle Resorts & Hotels as Island Life Live chats with general manager Jim Hunsucker about the resort, its island charm, beautiful surroundings, and what makes this Maui getaway special.
Napili, Maui, Hawaiʻi
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- Longs Drugs Maui Named Best Pharmacy of Maui!
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- 1:07
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Congratulations to Longs Drugs Maui on being voted Best Drug Store/Pharmacy of Maui in the Best of Maui Viewers Choice Awards! For more than 70 years, Longs has been part of Hawaiʻi communities, providing trusted pharmacy care, everyday essentials, and convenient health services. And this fall, Longs is making staying healthy even easier with its convenient drive-thru vaccination clinics. Drive-thru and walk-up patients are welcome, and registration is recommended. Maui Mall Village — Kahului Saturday, October 3 9 a.m.–2 p.m. Waiakea Center — Big Island Saturday, October 10 9 a.m.–2 p.m. Waimea Longs Drugs — Big Island Saturday, October 10 9 a.m.–2 p.m. Congratulations again to Longs Drugs Maui on this well-deserved Best of Maui honor — and mahalo for serving Hawaiʻi, one community at a time!
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- Flooring And Windows: Abbey Carpet Maui
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- 4:46
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Congratulations to Abbey Carpet of Maui, voted #1 Best of Maui for Carpeting!Ready to transform your space into your dream island oasis? Meet the president of Abbey Carpet of Maui who shares how they design stunning spaces from floor to ceiling! Discover how they help local families find the perfect match with durable flooring built to withstand the Hawaiian climate. Plus, learn about their incredible partnership as an authorized dealer for Hunter Douglas window treatments, offering high-end, energy-efficient blinds, shades, and shutters to keep your home cool and shaded from the hot Maui sun. Find out why their elite design expertise makes them the absolute go-to choice for homeowners across the island. Located at 242 Alamaha St in Kahului, Maui.
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- Cruising to the Kahului Library in Style
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- 6:51
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- We checked out the beautifully renovated Kahului Public Library! Davey D and Lina Girl arrived fresh on the scene in a sleek, brand-new 2026 Kia Seltos to explore the amazing new spaces, tech upgrades, and books waiting for you right in the heart of Maui. Auto Weeky is proudly brought to you by Aloha Kia.
📍 Location: Kahului Public Library, 90 School St, Kahului, HI 96732
📌 Find us here: Right off Kaahumanu Avenue, across from the Maui Shopping Center.
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- Maui Beach Hotel's Buffet Is A Total Vibe
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- 5:19
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Congratulations to Maui Beach Hotel's Rainbow Dining Room, voted one of the Best Buffets of Maui!!
Taste paradise at the Rainbow Dining Room, led by local culinary favorite Chef Tante Urban! From the daily breakfast spread to the epic weekend prime rib and seafood feast, this is the ultimate island-style dining experience.
📍 Location: Maui Beach Hotel, 170 W Kaahumanu Ave, Kahului, HI 96732
📌 Find us here: 2nd Floor (Poolside)
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- Compassionate Home Care Wherever You Call Home
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- 4:07
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Congratulations to BAYADA Home Health Care, voted #1 Best of Maui for In-Home/Nursing Services AND one of the Best for Hospice Care on the island! BAYADA Home Health Care is a trusted, mission-driven nonprofit dedicated to keeping seniors, adults, and children safe, independent, and comfortable in their own homes. From personalized nursing care and post-surgery rehabilitation to physical therapy and daily personal companionship, their highly trained caregivers build genuine relationships centered on dignity. Give your family true peace of mind knowing that trusted, reliable help is available 24/7. 📍 2200 Main St, Wailuku (Serving families across Maui County)
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- Hauʻoli Lā Hānau — September 23, 2026!
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- 1:26
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Celebrating all our September birthday babies on this special day! 🥳💐
Know someone celebrating a birthday soon? Visit KITV.com, 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! 🎈🌴
Happy Birthday from all of us at Island Life Live! 💕🎉
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- Wai Wednesday: Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award Winners ʻŌlauniu
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- 3:52
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- It’s Wai Wednesday! We’re sending a big mahalo to the Board of Water Supply for bringing us the Conservation Concert Series. This week, enjoy a special performance from 2026 Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award winners ʻŌlauniu!
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- CrimeStoppers Honolulu: Hit-and-Run and Motorcycle Theft Cases
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- 6:07
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Sgt. Ho with CrimeStoppers Honolulu highlights two cases — a hit-and-run involving a bicyclist in the Waialae Iki area and the theft of a 2021 black Zongsh motorcycle in Makiki. Plus, learn more about the Public Safety & Security Expo 2026, happening September 26th at the Hawaiʻi Convention Center.
For tips, call 808-955-8300, visit HonoluluCrimeStoppers.org, or use the free P3 Tips mobile app.
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- Non-Stop Travel Adds New November Kamaʻāina Cruise Dates
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- 1:05
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Explore Hawaiʻi from the water with Non-Stop Travel’s exclusive Kamaʻāina deals aboard the Pride of America! Enjoy seven nights of accommodations, meals and nightly entertainment while visiting Maui, Hilo, Kona and Kauaʻi — with no passport required. New November dates are available for November 14th, 21st and 28th, including Thanksgiving. Cabins are limited, so don’t wait!
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- Taylor Swift Surprises Fans With New Four-Song EP
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- 2:31
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Taylor Swift announced her new single “Patient Zero” on Tuesday, September 22nd, then revealed less than 24 hours later that it’s part of a surprise four-song expansion titled The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore. The new release is Swift’s way of thanking fans after her latest album made history with the biggest first week for an album.
Also, don't miss Brian Culbertson's Hawaii Jazz Getaway at the Hawaii Theatre Center.
Visit www.hawaiitheatre.com for full details.
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- Moses Goods Brings Native Hawaiian Stories to Life
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- 5:41
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Native Hawaiian actor and playwright Moses Goods, founder and artistic director of Hawaiʻi nonprofit Inamona, joins us to talk about preserving and perpetuating Native Hawaiian stories. He shares the inspiration behind telling the stories of Hawaiian steel guitar inventor Joseph Kekuku and legendary waterman Duke Kahanamoku.
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- Welcoming the Aloha Festivals Royal Court
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- 7:00
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- September is Hawaiian History Month — a time to honor the people, places, stories and traditions that help shape Hawaiʻi. Today, we’re honored to welcome royalty to our hale — the Aloha Festivals Royal Court! Kumu Blaine K. Kia, Royal Court Chair and Senior Kālaimoku, introduces this year’s Mōʻī Kāne, Mōʻī Wahine, Keiki Aliʻi Kāne and Keiki Aliʻi Wahine.
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- ʻŌlauniu Brings Sweet Hawaiian Music
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- 3:24
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- The Board of Water Supply’s conservation concert series continues with ʻŌlauniu! We catch up with the group after their big night at the Nā Hōkū Hanohano Awards, where they took home several honors for Hawaiian-language music.
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- tropical depression 15-e strengthening — Hawaii prepares for heavy rain
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- 3:13
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- tropical depression 15-e is expected to strengthen into a tropical storm today and potentially a hurricane Thursday. the system could make its closest approach to Hawai'i island Saturday, bringing stronger winds, bigger waves and heavy rain. a hurricane watch is now in effect for the big island, while residents are urged to prepare for flooding and mudslides.
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- Stanford Removes Campus Banners After Altering Photo With AI
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- 1:10
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Stanford University has removed several campus banners after an independent student newspaper, The Stanford Review, revealed the promotional images were heavily altered using artificial intelligence. According to the report, the university used AI to replace a Hispanic student, identified as Billy Ramirez, with an AI-generated Black woman. The remaining two students in the photo were also digitally retouched to appear thinner. Ramirez spoke out following the discovery, stating that being erased from the picture made him feel "silenced." Stanford admitted the alterations violated the university's strict AI policy, which explicitly prohibits the use of artificial intelligence to produce or alter images of its people, events, and facilities without disclosure. The banners have since been taken down, and Stanford announced it is implementing additional staff training to ensure proper review of materials going forward.
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- Watch: Tech Glitch Interrupts Prince Harry's Warning On Artificial Intelligence
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- 1:33
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Prince Harry's speech warning against the dangers of artificial intelligence was unexpectedly cut short after his teleprompter failed. Delivering an address at the Clinton Global Initiative gathering in New York, the Duke of Sussex had to pause his speech when the technology malfunctioned. Before the glitch, Prince Harry delivered a stark warning about the effects of AI on children, describing the technology as the "ultimate sycophant" that wants "attachment," not just attention. He returned to the stage later once the teleprompter was fixed, joking with the audience that "AI got into my speech" and that he was asked to come back out to finish it. This event also marks his first public visit back to the United States since his family relocated to the United Kingdom.
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- Watch: Fishermen Pull Drowning Baby Elephant Onto Boat In Indian River
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- 0:31
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Amazing video captures the dramatic moment a group of quick-thinking fishermen saved a baby elephant from drowning in the Teesta River in West Bengal, India. The fishermen spotted the struggling calf in deep water and worked together to keep its head above the surface before maneuvering the exhausted animal onto their small boat. After bringing the calf safely to shore, it slowly regained its strength and was handed over to local forest officials, who successfully reunited the young elephant with its mother.
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- 91-Year-Old bicyclist dies following vehicle collision in Kekaha
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- 0:25
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- An investigation is underway after a 91-year-old bicyclist died following a collision with a vehicle in Kekaha, Hawaii on Tuesday morning.
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- Billy the rescue dog only wants live music, not recordings
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- 1:59
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- A rescue dog named Billy has made it clear to his owners — two professional musicians in Vancouver — that he prefers live music, and will cry if they stop playing.
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- 6-year-old girl breaks Rubik's Cube world record in China
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- 1:21
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- A 6-year-old girl in China has broken the women's world record for solving a Rubik's Cube — twice in the same month — with an average time of just 4.27 seconds.
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- Wednesday Weather | Tropical Depression Fifteen-E strengthens as the state braces for heavy rain
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- 0:29
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Tropical Depression Fifteen-E is strengthening south of Hawaiʻi and is expected to become a hurricane before approaching the Big Island Friday and Saturday. Heavy rain and flooding could become major concerns, while damaging winds are also possible depending on the storm’s track.
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- Sen. Tuberville: Alabama Voters "Willing To Pay Higher Prices" For Gas
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- 0:30
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- GOP Senator and governor candidate Tommy Tuberville stated that his constituents in Alabama are willing to pay higher gas prices amid President Donald Trump’s ongoing conflict with Iran. While acknowledging the "unfortunate timing" of the economic strain, particularly for local farmers, Tuberville expressed confidence that Alabama voters are prepared to handle the fluctuating costs at the pump. During an interview, the Senator noted that his constituents voted for President Trump and understand the current economic impacts, stating directly that they are willing to pay higher prices in support of the administration's efforts.
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- Trump Says No, Melania Says YES: The White House Media Ban Drama
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- 1:13
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- First Lady Melania Trump has made a symbolic break from President Trump regarding press freedom, formally approving press credentials for CNN and Politico to cover her upcoming "Fostering the Future Together" event. This decision directly contrasts with the President's recent ban that seized White House credentials from CNN, MSNOW, and Politico over what he deemed unfair coverage. The First Lady's event, held on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, will proceed with journalists from the barred outlets in attendance. The move highlights how Melania Trump frequently operates independently of her husband's administration. Known for her meticulous involvement in her public appearances and initiatives, the First Lady was reportedly well aware of the President's media ban but used her office's discretion to grant the approvals anyway. While she remains one of the President's most trusted advisors, this decision emphasizes her willingness to pursue her own portfo...
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- Merrie Monarch Festival calls for 3-year pause on harvesting native plants from Hawaii's forests
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- 0:39
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- The Merrie Monarch Festival is calling for a three-year pause on the wild harvesting of maile, palapalai and ʻōhiʻa lehua from Hawaiʻi’s native forests due to concerns about how repeated and intensive harvesting impacts the health of these forests. Alternatives that are encouraged include locally-grown and responsibly-cultivated agriculture from farms, nurseries and more.
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- Man hospitalized following stabbing in Kalihi
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- 0:30
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- A man in his 60s was hospitalized in serious condition following an apparent stabbing on Tuesday morning on Mokauea Street in Kalihi, according to Honolulu Emergency Medical Services.
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- Kea'au man faces murder charges in connection to fatal Hawaiian Paradise Park shooting
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- 0:41
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Bryant Guevarra, a 49-year-old Kea'au man, faces murder charges after a fatal shooting in the Hawaiian Paradise Park subdivision on Saturday, September 19, 2026.
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- Wednesday Weather Forecast | Developing storm system could bring heavy rain to Maui and Big Island
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- 4:43
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- A weather system in the Pacific Ocean could potentially strengthen into a hurricane as it approaches Hawaii, with some computer models predicting it could reach Category 2 strength. The system is currently located about 200 miles south and east of the Big Island. While not all forecasts agree on the storm's intensity, some outlier models show it could bring significant impacts to the islands.
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- Hawaii's new property-watch program could save your home
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- 2:55
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Hawaii homeowners are being warned about a growing wave of real estate fraud, where criminals are filing false documents to claim ownership of properties. A new state program can now alert owners if suspicious activity is recorded on their title.
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- Molokai residents alarmed as coconut rhinoceros beetle protection rule expires
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- 2:03
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- A temporary rule banning materials that can host coconut rhinoceros beetles from being shipped to Molokai is expiring on Wednesday, sparking fierce opposition from residents fighting to protect their island from the devastating pests.
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- 2026 Charter Amendment 1 would create dedicated food security fund on Oahu
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- 1:55
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Honolulu voters will decide whether to create a new Food Security Fund as part of 20 proposed charter amendments on the November 3 general election ballot. The amendment would increase the total amount of estimated real property tax revenue dedicated to special funds from 2.5% to 3%.
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- Capitol District parking garage is automating payments
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- 0:56
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- The Department of Accounting and General Services is adding a pay station on Wednesday. The move is meant to increase efficiency, because the two employees who staff the cashier's booth can now perform other duties like patrolling the lots.
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- Hauʻoli Lā Hānau on this September 22, 2026
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- 1:19
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Celebrating September 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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- Hawaiʻi Symphony Orchestra Launches 2026–27 Season: Resonance
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- 4:30
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Maestro Dane Lam joins Island Life Live to preview the Hawaiʻi Symphony Orchestra’s 15th Anniversary opening weekend following its Mele for Maui celebration. The new season, Resonance, features Rhapsody in Blue, Mahler’s First Symphony, a homecoming concert with Matt Catingub and a special performance by Lea Salonga.
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- Hormone Therapy Is HRT Safe During Menopause?
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- 4:21
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Is hormone replacement therapy safe? Who should consider it, and how does it work? Dr. Lyla Cachola Prather breaks down HRT for women in peri- and post-menopause, including benefits, risks, side effects, and
treatment options.
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- 3 Can’t-Miss Travel Deals From Hawaiʻi!
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- 5:51
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- From Wahine Volleyball in Las Vegas to a Thanksgiving cruise around Hawaiʻi and unforgettable Japan adventures in 2027 — Non-Stop Travel has new packages you’ll want to see! Seats and cabins are limited, so don’t wait! Visit www.nonstop.travel
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- Child Passenger Safety Week: Know Hawaiʻi’s Car Seat Laws
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- 5:08
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Description: It’s Child Passenger Safety Week, a time to make sure keiki are riding safely. Hawaiʻi law requires children under 2 to ride in a rear-facing car seat with a harness. Children ages 2 to under 4 must use a rear- or forward-facing car seat with a harness. Children ages 4 to under 10 must use a child safety seat or booster unless they are over 4 feet 9 inches tall. All children must be properly restrained while riding in a motor vehicle. Learn more about car seat safety and resources through the Keiki Injury Prevention Coalition (KIPC).
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- Hawaiian Airlines: Connecting Hawaiʻi’s History and Culture
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- 7:01
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- September is Hawaiian History Month, and Hawaiian Airlines has a deep connection to Hawaiʻi’s history and culture. Debbie Nakanelua-Richards, Director of Community & Cultural Relations, joins us to talk story about that connection and her 2026 Career Achievement Honor from the Kilohana Hospitality Awards.
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- Hawaiʻi’s Fentanyl Crisis: The Power of Community
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- 5:09
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Hawaiʻi Island is seeing devastating impacts from fentanyl. Dr. Hannah
Preston-Pita of the Big Island Substance Abuse Council and co-lead of
the Hawaiʻi Fentanyl Task Force explains how grassroots action,
prevention, treatment and community support are fighting back — and
why the new documentary Tidal Wave is putting real faces and stories
behind the crisis.
Visit BISAC.org or HIFTF.org for more information.
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- Tropical System Southeast of Hawaiʻi Could Strengthen
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- 4:18
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- A weather system several hundred miles southeast of Hawaiʻi, associated with the remnants of former Tropical Depression Fifteen-E, could strengthen into a tropical depression again over the next day or two.
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- Hurricane Lala damage tops $67 million in preliminary public infrastructure costs
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- 1:51
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Hurricane Lala’s damage to Hawaii is now estimated at more than $67 million in preliminary public infrastructure costs alone, according to new information from the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency.
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- Maui's clean energy push: Tesla mega-packs installed in Central Maui
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- 0:37
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Hawaiian Electric has finished installing six Tesla Megapacks at its Waena Battery Storage System project site in Central Maui, each roughly the size of a 40-foot shipping container, marking a significant step in the island's transition to 100% renewable energy by 2045.
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- Raccoon boot camp in Mississippi preps orphans for the wild
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- 1:55
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Orphaned raccoons in southern Mississippi are being taught how to climb, swim, and even open pine cones at Woodside Wildlife Rescue — all to prepare them for life back in the wild.
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- Tuesday Weather | Trade winds strengthen this afternoon as tropical threat develops
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- 0:29
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Hawaiʻi will see a typical trade wind pattern today, with scattered windward and mauka showers and a few brief downpours possible. Trade winds will strengthen through the week as forecasters monitor a potential tropical cyclone near the Big Island.
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- Halloween casino night at Waikiki to benefit Special Olympics Hawaii
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- 0:43
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- "Elite's Ghouls 'n Gamblin'" returns on October 29th at the Hilton Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa Grand Ballroom, bringing an evening of casino games, food, silent auctions, and prize drawings — all benefiting Special Olympics Hawaii.
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- From backyard fruit to modern snack: How 'ulu could help shape Hawaii's food future
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- 2:38
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- A local entrepreneur is turning ʻulu into modern snacks while looking at how the traditional Hawaiian staple could support Hawaiʻi’s food security and local economy.
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- Sony Championship Hawaii keeps a strong focus on local non profits
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- 1:47
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- After decades of the Sony Open in Hawaii, the tournament is swinging into a new era.
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- Kaimukī High teacher named 2027 Hawaiʻi Teacher of the Year
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- 0:37
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Chu Hong, an agriculture teacher at Kaimukī High School, has been named the 2027 Hawaiʻi State Teacher of the Year — along with more than $200,000 to grow the program she built from the ground up.
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- Big Island residents recovering and readying for another tropical cyclone
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- 2:31
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- As Hawaii Island residents work to rebuild after Hurricane Lala, they also prepare for another storm. Some Hawaii Island communities greatly impacted by Lala, like Naalehu, are still slowly recovering five weeks after the hurricane hit.
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- Severe blood shortage threatens patient care nationwide and in Hawaii
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- 2:15
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- A critical blood shortage across the country is also being felt in the islands. After blood donations dropped to a four-year summer low, providers are scrambling to get more supply from out of state.
