Island News
MapQuest Experiences Massive Surge After Defying Trump's 'Lake America' Rename
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- MapQuest Experiences Massive Surge After Defying Trump's 'Lake America' Rename
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- 1:54
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- MapQuest is experiencing a massive and unexpected comeback, seeing over 1.5 million new downloads after defying President Donald Trump’s push to rename Lake Ontario to "Lake America." The 30-year-old navigation platform saw its usage skyrocket after keeping the Great Lake's traditional name on its maps, sparking a viral conversation across social media. The incredible surge even caught the attention of Eric Trump, who posted online that it was "shocking" to see the legacy brand was still alive. A MapQuest spokesperson embraced the comment, calling it "hilarious" and true as the platform celebrates its 30th anniversary. While the app has shot up the download charts, the company maintains that sticking with "Lake Ontario" was not intended as a political stance, but simply a commitment to keeping geography familiar and accurate for its users.
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- Security Footage Captures Knife Attack On Connecticut Police Officer
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- 2:10
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Security footage captured the shocking moment a Connecticut woman attempted to stab a State Capitol Police officer before ultimately being tased and arrested. The chaotic incident unfolded Wednesday morning when the woman, armed with a kitchen knife, aggressively approached the officer while he was seated inside his police cruiser. Surveillance video shows her striking at the officer numerous times through the vehicle's window. The woman fled the immediate area shortly after her knife broke during the violent attack. Officers quickly pursued the suspect, and she was tased as she attempted to jump into and steal a police car. Authorities confirmed that neither the officer nor the suspect sustained serious injuries during the confrontation. Police stated that the woman was experiencing a mental health crisis at the time of the incident.
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- Video: Man Holding Umbrella Struck By Lightning In Staten Island
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- 0:54
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Jaw-dropping surveillance video captured the terrifying moment a Staten Island, New York, man was struck by lightning while walking outside in the rain. Thomas Fahmy was holding an umbrella when a sudden, blinding flash sent him crashing to the ground. Miraculously, Fahmy got back to his feet moments later and immediately sought shelter inside a neighbor’s home. He was later transported to a local hospital for evaluation, where doctors determined he suffered no burns and had not lost consciousness during the intense electrical strike.
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- Veteran MPD officer indicted for multiple sex assault allegations
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- 0:33
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Devin Schoeppner, a 12-year veteran officer with the Maui Police Department, was indicted by a Maui grand jury last week for multiple sexual assault accusations. The County of Maui Department of the Prosecuting Attorney said the charges stem from an encounter between Schoeppner and a citizen following a single-car crash of the victim’s car.
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- Lahainaluna and Paradise High School football teams to play in historic Unity Bowl
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- 2:43
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Lahainaluna High School will host California’s Paradise High School on Saturday night for the Unity Bowl, bringing together two football teams whose communities were devastated by catastrophic wildfires. The game is about more than football, with players and families hoping to build connections through their shared experiences.
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- Thursday Weather Forecast | Hurricane Lowell could bring impacts to Hawaii early next week
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- 5:52
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Hurricane Lowell has weakened to a Category 4 storm after briefly reaching Category 5 strength, but forecasters say it could strengthen again. The storm is expected to remain south of Hawaii through the weekend before potentially turning north, with models showing different possibilities for impacts early next week.
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- Battleship Missouri Memorial commemorates 81st anniversary of World War II's End
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- 3:03
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- The Battleship Missouri Memorial held a ceremony marking 81 years since the end of World War II. Veterans, service members and community members gathered at Pearl Harbor to honor those who served and sacrificed.
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- Hawaii counties prepare for potential impacts from Hurricane Lowell
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- 3:09
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Hawaii counties are preparing for potential impacts from Hurricane Lowell, including flooding, strong winds and storm damage. Officials are also using lessons learned from Hurricane Lala to prepare for another possible storm.
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- Island Life Live FULL SHOW September 2, 2026
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- 40:05
- Date posted
- 2 months 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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- $403,000 Mosquito?!
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- 5:08
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- A mosquito sold for an astonishing $403,000—but this wasn’t an ordinary mosquito. Find out what made this tiny specimen so valuable.
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- Hauʻoli Lā Hānau on this September 2, 2026
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- 1:32
- 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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- Marky Music – Full Performance
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- 4:20
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Experience the full performance from Marky Music on Island Life Live! Enjoy his unique sound, island vibes, and musical talent as he takes the stage and shares his passion for music with our viewers.
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- Waipahu Bus Stop Assault
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- 6:42
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Crime Stoppers is seeking the public’s help identifying a man accused of unwanted sexual contact involving a female victim at the Waipahu Transit East bus stop. Authorities are asking anyone with information about the suspect or incident to come forward.
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- Jaz & Kawai Head to the Finale!
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- 4:19
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Hawaiʻi’s own Jaz and Kawai of Hele Rolls have made it to the final two on Food Network’s The Great Food Truck Race! Catch the season finale this Sunday, September 6. Good luck, Jaz & Kawai! 🌺
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- Oahu group ʻĀlewa wins Kani Ka Pila Grille talent search
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- 9:06
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Local music group ʻĀlewa took the top prize in the 19th annual competition at Made in Hawaii, earning four performance dates at Kani Ka Pila Grille in Waikīkī and a recording session at Honolulu Community College's Mike Curb MELE Studios.
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- Marky Music: Sharing His Sound
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- 4:39
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Meet Marky Music, a talented Hawaiʻi artist bringing his unique sound, passion, and aloha to the local music scene. Get to know the artist behind the music and hear what inspires his journey.
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- Hurricane Lowell Strengthening
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- 3:29
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Hurricane Lowell is moving west at 10 mph, about 455 miles south-southeast of Hilo. Further strengthening is possible, with Lowell potentially reaching Category 5 strength later today or tonight.
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- Honolulu Zoo reopens exhibit with 8 new penguins and 2 hippopotamuses
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- 2:25
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- It’s an exciting time for families to go to the Honolulu Zoo because they just welcomed eight penguins, both male and female, including two female hippopotamuses.
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- Wednesday Weather | Partly cloudy, isolated showers, breezy trade winds
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- 0:30
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Partly cloudy skies with scattered showers and increasingly strong, gusty trade winds as Hurricane Lowell passes south of the islands.
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- Truck lands on hydrant after McCully collision, four rescued
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- 0:31
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- A late-night collision on Bingham St. in McCully left four people trapped, a street flooded, and a woman and her baby in need of rescue by Honolulu Fire and EMS crews.
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- Arrest Made Outside Courthouse During Lindsay Clancy Murder Trial
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- 0:36
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- A 56-year-old woman was arraigned Wednesday on a charge of intimidating a witness, juror, or person providing information after allegedly filming jurors in the high-profile Lindsay Clancy trial. Authorities arrested Dawn Light outside a courthouse in Plymouth, Massachusetts, on Tuesday afternoon. During her Wednesday hearing, Light's attorney argued that the incident was a misunderstanding and that the 56-year-old was actually trying to record Clancy, not the jury. The judge released Light without bond but ordered her to stay away from the courthouse and anyone associated with the Clancy trial. Additionally, she was explicitly instructed not to distribute any images or videos captured during the incident. Light is scheduled to return to court for a pre-trial hearing on October 15th.
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- Pilots Walk Away With Minor Injuries After 200 MPH Powerboat Crash In Missouri
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- 0:29
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- A spectacular and terrifying moment was caught on camera in Missouri when a powerboat traveling over 200 miles per hour suddenly took flight, flipping end-over-end before crashing violently back into the water. The massive wreck occurred during the annual Lake of the Ozarks Shootout, a highly anticipated high-speed powerboating event. Despite the sheer speed and violent impact of the crash, organizers report that both pilots miraculously escaped the wreck with only minor injuries. In a stunning display of resilience, one of the pilots actually raced again the very next day, while the other is currently resting and recovering well at home.
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- Residents displaced after two-alarm house fire extinguished in Waipahu
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- 0:35
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- The American Red Cross is helping to assist residents that were displaced as a result of a late night fire that was reported in Waipahu on Tuesday.
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- Doorbell Video: Montana Woman Sprays Aggressive Moose To Save Her Pets
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- 0:37
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Doorbell camera footage captured the terrifying moment a woman in Big Sky, Montana, fought off an aggressive moose in her backyard to protect her dogs. Shelly Thorburn sprang into action when the massive animal charged, ultimately deploying bear spray to drive the unfriendly moose away from her property. Thorburn stated her biggest concern was for her 14-year-old dog, Annie, who is both deaf and visually impaired and had wandered further away during the frightening encounter. Fortunately, the bear spray was effective in stopping the charging moose in its tracks, allowing Thorburn to safely usher all her pets back inside her home without injury.
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- Privacy Overreach? Florida Bans Flock License Plate Cameras On Highways
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- 2:39
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- The Florida Department of Transportation has announced it will no longer allow automated license plate readers (ALPRs) along state public rights of way, citing severe data privacy concerns and reports of misuse. The controversial move comes after widespread reports of law enforcement officers abusing the surveillance systems, with some using the cameras to track and stalk romantic interests. Following the state's decision, several county sheriffs have also announced they will discontinue the use of the tracking systems. Flock Security, a major manufacturer of the cameras, pushed back against the state's ban, defending the technology as an essential public safety tool. The company stated that the cameras have recently helped locate missing children and catch murder suspects in Florida, arguing for better accountability and transparency legislation rather than outright bans.
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- Video Shows FBI Stopping Eric Swalwell Amid Criminal Investigation
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- 0:40
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Newly released video captures the moment former Congressman Eric Swalwell was surrounded by FBI agents at San Francisco International Airport on August 15th. Swalwell, who was seen wearing a black hoodie and hat while deplaning, was allegedly escorted to a restricted area for questioning. According to sources, federal agents seized his cellphone and laptop as part of an ongoing criminal investigation. The following day, agents also conducted a search of Swalwell's home in Washington, D.C. The federal encounter comes after multiple women accused Swalwell of sexual assault. The former congressman has vehemently denied the allegations and recently resigned from his position. He has not been charged with a crime at this time.
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- City expands homeless mental health/substance use response program across Oahu
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- 0:32
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- The City and County of Honolulu announced the launch of Mental Health 3 (MH-3), a joint program to assess the response needs of the homeless regarding mental health crises and substance use.
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- Court upholds Hawaii law requiring minimum age of 21 for firearms
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- 0:32
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- The U.S. District Court for the District of Hawaii has upheld Hawaii laws setting 21 as the minimum age to acquire or possess firearms. The ruling found the age restriction is consistent with the nation’s historical tradition of firearms regulation.
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- National Hotel Employee Day celebrates and thanks hotel employees for their hard work and dedication
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- 1:52
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- State leaders and hotel executives gathered at Hyatt Regency Waikiki to thank the 200,000 workers in Hawaii's visitor industry.
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- Wednesday Weather Forecast | Lowell strengthens to a Category 4 hurricane
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- 4:23
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Hurricane Lowell has rapidly strengthened to a Category 4 storm as it moves toward the south of Hawaii. The storm is expected to bring increasing surf and gusty winds, while forecasters closely monitor the possibility of a northward turn over the weekend.
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- Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month highlights mental health in Hawaii’s agriculture industry
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- 2:03
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Back-to-back storms and natural disasters can leave Hawaii farmers facing significant financial losses and emotional strain. Advocates said recognizing those pressures and staying connected can be critical during Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month.
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- Honolulu Zoo reopens exhibit with 8 new penguins and 2 hippopotamuses
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- 1:07
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Honolulu Zoo has welcomed eight African penguins and two female hippopotamuses as it reopens upgraded exhibits. The zoo also made major improvements to the habitats, including new glass, water systems and structural repairs.
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- Hawaii company develops new technology to monitor flooding in real time
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- 2:25
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- A Hawaii company is developing small, cost-effective sensors designed to give communities real-time data on rising water. The technology is being deployed at streams, reservoirs and roads to help officials monitor flooding and respond during severe weather.
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- Sleep Apnea: It’s More Than Snoring!
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- 5:39
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Think snoring is harmless? Think again. 😴 Sleep apnea can affect your health in serious ways. Find out the warning signs, risk factors, diagnosis and treatment options with Dr. Lyla Cachola Prather on The Hawaiʻi MDs.
Our panel of island doctors discusses important health issues affecting our community and shares helpful insights.
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- $3 MILLION DONATION FOR HAWAIʻI STORM RELIEF
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- 5:16
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Hawaiʻi communities continue to recover following Hurricane Lala. UNIQLO founder Tadashi Yanai has donated $3 million to help support families and communities affected by the storm.
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- TUPAC MURDER CASE: DUANE DAVIS FOUND GUILTY
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- 4:17
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- A major development in one of music’s most famous unsolved cases: a Las Vegas jury has found Duane “Keffe D” Davis guilty of first-degree murder in the 1996 killing of rapper Tupac Shakur.
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- NBA CAMP COMES TO HAWAIʻI!
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- 3:23
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Description: NBA preseason action is coming to Oʻahu! Camp runs September 29–October 3 at BYU–Hawaiʻi in Lāʻiʻe, followed by a preseason matchup against the L.A. Clippers on October 4 at the Stan Sheriff Center.
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- ʻAiea Neighborhood Watch: Keeping Our Community Safe
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- 5:45
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Bill and Mary Arakaki, founders of the Aiea Neighborhood Security Watch, join us to talk story about community safety, neighborhood awareness, and looking out for one another
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- Hawaiian Turf Grass Wins Big!
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- 5:39
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Description: Hawaiian Turf Grass President Sean Aukanaiʻi Fong joins us to celebrate another major honor — being voted First Place for Grass Installation Company in the Honolulu Star-Advertiser’s Hawaiʻi’s Best 2026 People’s Choice Awards!
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- NUGGET SHOWDOWN: McDonald’s vs. Burger King!
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- 6:57
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Fast-food fans have a new reason to choose sides! McDonald’s and Burger King are going head-to-head with new takes on their popular chicken nuggets. Which one will win the nugget battle?
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- RAW: Prince Andrew, Les Wexner Named As Lawmaker Demands Epstein Files
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- 1:11
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- 2 months ago
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- US Rep. Thomas Massie took to the House floor to severely criticize the Department of Justice for allegedly withholding over 3 million documents related to the Jeffrey Epstein investigation, exactly one year after the original Epstein Files Transparency Act was signed by the President. During the fiery one-minute speech, the representative introduced the "Epstein Files Transparency Act, too," a new legislative effort designed to bypass federal bottlenecks and bring the fight for accountability to state courts. In a dramatic push for transparency, the lawmaker read aloud a list of high-profile names—including billionaires, corporate executives, and Prince Andrew—publicly demanding that the DOJ investigate and prosecute those who allegedly conspired with Epstein.
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- Dashcam Captures Violent Arrest Following Arkansas High-Speed Chase
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- 1:22
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Newly released dashcam footage from the Arkansas State Police shows a trooper breaking a car's rear window, punching a passenger, and pulling his dreadlocks during a tense arrest following a high-speed chase. The passenger, 23-year-old former college basketball player Tedrick Washington, was forcibly removed from the vehicle in Blytheville after officers stopped the car for speeding. According to an incident report, Trooper Theodore Henderson claimed Washington refused commands to exit the vehicle and moved as if he were preparing to strike. Washington disputes this account, stating he was not aggressive and did not resist. He was charged with resisting arrest, obstruction of government operations, and failing to wear a seatbelt before being released the following morning. Local officials in Blytheville have called the footage "troubling," and state police are currently investigating the incident.
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- 'Entirely Unacceptable': Driver Blows Past School Bus, Nearly Hitting Child In Kentucky
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- 0:34
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- 2 months ago
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- Terrifying surveillance video released by the Washington County Sheriff's Office in Kentucky shows the heart-stopping moment a reckless driver blew past a stopped school bus, nearly striking a young child. The incident, which occurred during peak afternoon traffic on Bardstown Road, was captured on the bus's exterior cameras. Despite the bus being completely stopped with its red flashing lights activated and crossing arm fully extended, the oncoming vehicle ignored the warnings and sped past just as the child stepped off to cross the street. The sheriff's department has posted pictures of the incident online and is asking for the public's help to identify the vehicle. Officials are using the shocking footage as a critical safety reminder for all motorists, emphasizing that traffic in both directions must stop on a two-lane road when a bus deploys its stop arm—and that saving a few seconds on a commute is never worth risking a child's life.
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- Watch: Astronauts Share Cooking Lesson In Zero Gravity On The ISS
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- 0:55
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Cooking dinner looks a little different hundreds of miles above Earth! In a fun video shared from the International Space Station (ISS), NASA astronauts Jessica Meir and Jack Hathaway demonstrated their unique "slow cooking" method for preparing fresh vegetables in zero gravity. After receiving a fresh delivery from a recent resupply vehicle, the crew showed how they carefully prepare onions and garlic by coating them in olive oil and wrapping them in aluminum foil. Because they don't have a traditional oven, the foil packets are placed inside a specialized food warmer for 12 to 24 hours to slowly roast and caramelize. The fascinating video offers a rare glimpse into the daily life and meal preparation of astronauts living and working in microgravity.
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- 7-Eleven Hawaiʻi’s New Tamago Sando Is Here!
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- 2:22
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- A Japanese favorite has landed at 7-Eleven Hawaiʻi! The new Tamago Sando features creamy egg salad and fluffy, locally baked shokupan bread. Available September 1 while supplies last!
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- Li Hing Lovers: These Snacks Are Calling Your Name!
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- 1:57
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Sweet, salty and totally local! 🌺🍬 Enjoy Snacks’ Li Hing It! lineup combines favorite candies with premium li hing powder—and it’s now on rollback at Hawaiʻi Walmart stores.
Enter every month for your chance to win a Goodie Basket! Head to enjoysnacks.com/islandlifelive to enter!
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- Hawaii Lanai Upgrade: Beat the Heat & Termites!
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- 0:54
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Your lanai takes a beating in Hawaiʻi—but it doesn’t have to be a maintenance headache. Learn how Carports Hawaiʻi’s durable aluminum framing and UV-blocking roofing can help protect your outdoor space from termites, heat and the elements. Build a lanai that’s made to last!
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- Journey's final Hawaii shows get official state honor
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- 1:16
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- 2 months ago
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- Journey is wrapping up 52 years of aloha with three last performances at Neal S. Blaisdell Arena, and the state and city are sending them off in a big way — with official proclamations declaring September 5th and 6th "Mahalo, Journey — For 52 Years of Aloha."
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- Hurricane Lala relief: Federal help available for Hawaii farmers
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- 5:42
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Hawaii farmers, ranchers, and livestock producers affected by Hurricane Lala can now apply for federal disaster assistance, with USDA programs available to cover livestock, feed, grazing, crop losses, and low-interest emergency loans.
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- Warriors, Clippers to hold 2026 training camps on Oahu
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- 1:34
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- The Golden State Warriors and LA Clippers are both holding their 2026 training camps in Hawaii — and fans can catch them face off in a preseason game at the Stan Sheriff Center on October 4th, with tickets going on sale this Wednesday.
