Island News
West Oahu families wait nearly 50 years for Hawaiian home lands
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- West Oahu families wait nearly 50 years for Hawaiian home lands
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- 0:53
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
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- The Department of Hawaiian Home Lands awarded 24 homestead leases across Kapolei and Waianae Saturday — with some families having waited since 1977.
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- Hawaii fans get rare look at Kikaida's famous Side Machine
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- 0:53
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- 11 days ago
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- The iconic yellow Side Machine motorcycle from the beloved 1970s Japanese superhero series Kikaida has traveled from Japan to Honolulu, giving local fans a rare chance to see the legendary ride in person at Tipsy Pig 2 on King Street through Tuesday.
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- Hawaii Island students get big boost toward college with new grant
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- 0:57
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
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- Nearly $4.4 million in federal funding will support about 850 students from rural communities on Hawaii Island, giving them access to tutoring, college-credit opportunities, and financial guidance starting as early as seventh grade.
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- Two UH Hilo students among 5 winning teams in NASA Mars food contest
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- 0:40
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
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- Two UH Hilo seniors drew inspiration from the traditional Hawaiian ahupuaʻa system to design a winning food plan for future Mars missions, earning $50,000 in a NASA nationwide competition.
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- Over 113K Hawaii ballots already cast ahead of Election Day
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- 0:28
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- 11 days ago
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- Over 113,000 ballots have already been received across the state, with nearly 98% cast by mail. Election Day is November 3rd — there's still time to make your voice heard.
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- DOJ threatens CA officials over non-citizen voters
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- 0:29
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
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- The Justice Department is demanding California election officials identify possible non-citizens on voter rolls and set aside their ballots, warning of potential criminal charges for those who don't comply — California officials are pushing back, calling the move politically motivated.
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- Maili stabbing arrest leads to no charges after review
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- 0:17
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
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- Prosecutors have declined to pursue charges against a 44-year-old woman who was arrested Friday on suspicion of attempted murder in connection with a stabbing in Maili.
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- Police search for missing 55-year-old Waikoloa man
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- 0:20
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
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- The Hawaii Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a 55-year-old missing Waikoloa man James Robertson, who may have traveled to Oahu.
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- 71-year-old Pahoa woman identified in fatal Hilo pedestrian crash
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- 0:28
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
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- Police have identified the 71-year-old Pahoa woman who died in a fatal pedestrian crash in Hilo on October 22 as Pamela Lovett.
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- Experts Warn Hawaii to Prepare for Storm Impacts
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- 1:44
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
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- Tropical Storm Olana is a reminder that storms don't have to make landfall to affect Hawaiʻi. Experts discuss the potential for heavy rain and flooding, along with what new research says about future hurricane risks as the climate changes.
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- 24 Hawaiian Home Lands Leases Awarded in West Oʻahu
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- 0:45
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
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- Some families who have waited nearly 50 years received leases for lots in Kapolei and Waiʻanae. Families also got a first look at new modular homes designed to help expand homeownership opportunities.
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- Monday Surf Forecast: North Shore waves expected to be the biggest
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- 0:53
- Date posted
- 12 days ago
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- Monday Surf Forecast: North Shore waves expected to be the biggest.
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- Former KITV anchor produces indy film about Kalaupapa
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- 2:13
- Date posted
- 12 days ago
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- Pili Hou: Finding Helen is about Diane Ako's search for her missing great-grandmother. Directed by former Hawaii journalist Martha Shade, it makes its world premiere at Hawaii International Film Festival next weekend.
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- Monday Weather Forecast: Mostly Sunny, Isolated Showers
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- 1:35
- Date posted
- 12 days ago
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- Monday Weather Forecast: Mostly sunny conditions, isolated showers, and light winds.
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- Waikiki's newest restaurant serves ahi poke with an Indian twist
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- 1:08
- Date posted
- 12 days ago
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- Terns at Halepuna is putting a global spin on local favorites, from chicken tikka naan pizza to cocktails made with Hawaii-grown spirits.
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- Police investigate Waianae attempted murder after teen boy found wounded
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- 0:19
- Date posted
- 13 days ago
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- Police are investigating an attempted murder after a 16-year-old boy was found injured in a Waianae neighborhood on Saturday evening, October 24. The teenager was found with a wound to his neck along Kaneaki Street in Waianae at 6:20 p.m. Police are looking into what caused the injury and the circumstances surrounding the incident.
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- Animal Crime Stoppers marks 25 years fighting animal cruelty in Hawaii
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- 0:49
- Date posted
- 13 days ago
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- Animal Crime Stoppers is marking 25 years of helping fight animal cruelty and neglect in Hawaii. The milestone was highlighted at the Hawaiian Humane Society's annual PetWalk on Saturday, where organizers encouraged the public to report suspected abuse anonymously.
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- Woman arrested for allegedly stabbing ex in chest in Maili
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- 0:17
- Date posted
- 13 days ago
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- Honolulu police arrested a 44-year-old woman after a verbal argument between a former couple escalated into a stabbing in Maili on Thursday night. The 50-year-old man suffered injuries and the woman was taken into custody on suspicion of second-degree attempted murder.
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- Honolulu residents push for safer crossing on King Street near new Straub parking garage
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- 2:06
- Date posted
- 13 days ago
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- Residents are calling for a crosswalk and traffic signal at Kealamakai and South King Street, saying pedestrians and cyclists face dangerous close calls. With a new Straub parking structure expected to add more than 1,000 stalls, neighbors said safer crossings are increasingly important.
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- Sunday Weather Forecast | Light winds before rain chances increase next week
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- 4:00
- Date posted
- 13 days ago
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- A relatively sunny Sunday is ahead for Hawaii, with temperatures reaching the upper 80 degrees in many leeward areas. Rain chances increase early next week as tropical moisture approaches, bringing the potential for heavier showers and thunderstorms on Tuesday and Wednesday.
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- Kihei resident shares houselessness experience during Kona Low storm, support provided by Maui
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- 0:50
- Date posted
- 13 days ago
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- Residents on Maui like Darrell Ruppel, who experienced houselessness during the Kona Low storm, can depend on various resources as a helping hand in times of need.
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- 3 males suffer minor injuries in H-1 east collision near Aiea involving school bus
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- 0:23
- Date posted
- 13 days ago
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- Three males, ages 17, 19 and 68, were taken to a hospital with minor injuries after a collision involving a school bus on the H-1 Freeway eastbound near Aiea on Saturday. A 28-year-old woman was evaluated at the scene but declined further treatment. No one on the school bus was injured.
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- Behind the hits: The athletic trainers keeping Hawaii football players game-ready
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- 1:39
- Date posted
- 14 days ago
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- As Hawaii’s high school football teams head into the playoffs, players are preparing for some of the most important games of the season. But while fans watch the scoreboard and coaches track every yard, athletic trainers are watching for something else... signs that an athlete may be injured.
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- Man charged after allegedly firing shots at police in Kailua
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- 0:28
- Date posted
- 14 days ago
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- Sean Warnet, 43, is facing multiple charges after allegedly firing several rounds at Honolulu police officers in Kailua on Wednesday night, October 21. HPD said Warnet was arrested after surrendering at a home on Akiikii Place. No injuries were reported.
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- New Aina Haina playground opens at Nehu Neighborhood Park
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- 0:48
- Date posted
- 14 days ago
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- A new playground opened at Nehu Neighborhood Park in Aina Haina on Friday afternoon and before keiki began playtime, Honolulu’s Department of Parks and Recreation held a blessing. The department said the new Aina Haina playground is the 136th playground and 14th city park swing set on Oahu.
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- Weekend Island Weather | Light winds, more clouds ahead this weekend
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- 3:16
- Date posted
- 14 days ago
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- Light winds and warmer conditions are expected across Hawaii this weekend, with more clouds and a few showers possible. A disturbance is being monitored which could bring several days of heavier rain Tuesday through Thursday next week.
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- Hilo man charged with multiple offenses following child exploitation investigation
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- 0:45
- Date posted
- 14 days ago
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- Chetwynd Clyde Sanborn Jr., a 44-year-old Hilo man, is facing multiple charges following an investigation into alleged child sexual abuse material. Prosecutors said the investigation began after Google submitted a cybertip to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. His bail was maintained at $30,500, and a judge denied his request for supervised release.
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- OHA and DHHL team up for 400 Native Hawaiian homes in Kakaako
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- 2:05
- Date posted
- 14 days ago
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- The Office of Hawaiian Affairs and the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands signed a deal on Friday to expand housing opportunities for Native Hawaiians. The two agencies are working together to develop homestead housing on Kakaʻako's waterfront properties.
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- Kapalama Elementary choir records reggae classic with Jake Shimabukuro
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- 0:59
- Date posted
- 14 days ago
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- Students from Kapalama Elementary School's choir recorded a reggae version of Creedence Clearwater Revival's "Have You Ever Seen the Rain" at Washington Middle School's Line Studio today. The students got a professional recording studio experience as part of a new field trip opportunity for Kalihi-area schools.
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- Woman dies after being struck by car in Hilo pedestrian crash
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- 0:28
- Date posted
- 14 days ago
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- Hawaiʻ Island police said a 2023 Kia sedan struck a woman crossing Kanoelehua Avenue near East Kahaopea Street in Hilo around 7:15 p.m. on Thursday, October 22. The woman was pronounced dead at the scene, and police said speed and inattention are not currently believed to be factors.
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- Island Life Live FULL SHOW October 22, 2026
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- 46:54
- Date posted
- 14 days 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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- Honolulu bill proposes fines, jail time for shopping cart theft
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- 1:37
- Date posted
- 14 days ago
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- A Honolulu City Council bill could impose fines of up to $2,000 or 30 days in jail for people caught possessing shopping carts in public. Retailers said carts taken from stores are costly to replace, while advocates warn the proposal could criminalize people experiencing homelessness.
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- Hauʻoli Lā Hānau — October 23, 2026!
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- 1:38
- Date posted
- 14 days ago
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- Celebrating all our October babies on this special day! Happy Birthday!
Know someone celebrating a birthday soon? Visit KITV.com and click “Birthdays” at the top of the page. Fill out the information, attach a photo of the birthday celebrant, and click submit!
Then tune in to Island Life Live and celebrate those you love with us!
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- HMSA Medicare Advantage members: What to know for 2027
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- 3:34
- Date posted
- 14 days ago
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- As Medicare Annual Enrollment is underway, some HMSA Medicare Advantage
members will have important coverage decisions to make for 2027. HMSA is here to
help every step of the way, with resources and personalized support available through
HMSA Centers statewide, Medicare workshops, and hmsa.com/medicare. For
nearly 90 years, HMSA has been committed to serving Hawaii's communities and helping
members choose the coverage that best meets their needs.
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- Shop Local This Holiday Season with ROXTRO Bands!
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- 4:38
- Date posted
- 14 days ago
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- Add a little island style to your holiday shopping! ROXTRO Bands, a women-owned small business based in Honolulu, is bringing a fresh new look to its Hawaiʻi-designed, engraved Apple Watch-compatible bands. Formerly known as ENGROOVE Shop, the brand is embracing an exciting rebrand while keeping its signature personalized style. Discover the collection and find out where to shop ROXTRO Bands at upcoming holiday pop-up markets across Hawaiʻi and online!
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- Explore 7 Countries on Non Stop Travel’s Heart of Europe Tour!
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- 0:56
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- 14 days ago
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- Seven countries, one unforgettable adventure! Discover Germany, Austria, Italy, Switzerland, France, Belgium, and the Netherlands with Non Stop Travel’s Heart of Europe tour. Cruise the Rhine River past castles and vineyards, explore Rothenburg’s medieval walls, take in breathtaking Alpine views, marvel at Parisian architecture, and try traditional Dutch wooden shoes. It’s the perfect introduction to Europe’s most beloved destinations at a great value!
Scan the QR code on your screen, visit NonStop.Travel, or call 808-593-0700 for tour dates and details.
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- Gladys Knight’s Family Raises Concerns Over Her Health
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- 2:06
- Date posted
- 14 days ago
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- Concerns are mounting over music legend Gladys Knight after a summer performance sparked online speculation. Her son and sister allege the 82-year-old singer is experiencing dementia and being pressured to continue touring. Her sister also claims to have found dementia medication among Knight’s belongings. These claims have not been independently confirmed.
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- 808 Fastbreak Basketball Builds the Next Generation
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- 4:55
- Date posted
- 14 days ago
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- Since 2023, 808 Fastbreak Basketball has been helping young athletes grow on and off the court. Now, the West Oʻahu nonprofit is looking to expand its program and create even more opportunities for Hawaiʻi’s youth. President Ariah Camacho and CEO August Sotelo join Island Life Live to share their mission, their passion for developing young athletes, and how the community can help support their vision!
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- OHA CEO Decison Delayed
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- 7:51
- Date posted
- 14 days ago
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- The decision on a permanent CEO has been deferred until November 2nd — but not all trustees agreed with the move.
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- Ho‘okupu Aloha: Celebrating Hawaiian Culture at Kualoa Ranch
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- 5:09
- Date posted
- 14 days ago
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- Oli, hula, crafts, food, and community come together for Ho‘okupu Aloha, a celebration of love and appreciation for the ʻāina and people of Hawaiʻi! Kumu Hula Mary Kāhealani Kupau-Mikaele and Homealani Kupau Royos of Kūhai Hālau ʻO Kāhealani PāʻOlapa Kahiko join Island Life Live to share the story behind this special event, now celebrating 27 years. Learn when and where to join the festivities—and why you’ll want to bring your kala for local goodies and fun finds!
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- Music, Movement & Support: Hawaiʻi Parkinson Association
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- 4:59
- Date posted
- 14 days ago
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- Established in 1996, the Hawaiʻi Parkinson Association is helping people living with Parkinson’s find support and connection. Kevin Lockette and Glen Higa join Island Life Live to share how the Harmonica Parkinson’s Project uses music to support participants and to promote the upcoming Hawaiʻi Parkinson Walk.
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- Emergency response exercise planned at Honolulu airport Friday
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- 0:39
- Date posted
- 14 days ago
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- Honolulu's airport will hold a full-scale emergency response exercise Friday morning, with more than a dozen agencies practicing how to respond to a simulated aircraft disaster. Normal flight operations will continue.
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- Mayor Wright Homes redevelopment to add 2,400 units in Kalihi
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- 3:27
- Date posted
- 14 days ago
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- It's been more than a decade in the making -- the redevelopment of the decades-old Mayor Wright Homes. Officials broke ground today at the spot where thousands of new units will be built to transform the neighborhood.
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- Honolulu Considers Shopping Cart Crackdown
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- 1:44
- Date posted
- 14 days ago
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- A proposed city bill could bring fines of up to $2,000 or jail time for possessing shopping carts away from stores. Supporters say it protects retailers, while critics worry it could hurt people experiencing homelessness.
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- Hawaiʻi Works to Rebuild Film Industry
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- 2:42
- Date posted
- 14 days ago
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- A local organization is training Hawaiʻi filmmakers through hands-on experience as the state expands tax incentives to attract major productions and create more jobs for local talent.
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- Hauʻoli Lā Hānau — October 22, 2026!
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- 2:48
- Date posted
- 15 days ago
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- Celebrating all our October babies on this special day! Happy Birthday!
Know someone celebrating a birthday soon? Visit KITV.com and click “Birthdays” at the top of the page. Fill out the information, attach a photo of the birthday celebrant, and click submit!
Then tune in to Island Life Live and celebrate those you love with us!
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- DHHL Updates: Stay Connected, Stay Informed!
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- 5:00
- Date posted
- 15 days ago
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- DHHL Public Information Officer Diamond Badajos shares how beneficiaries can stay in the loop, why keeping your mailing address current matters, and how to follow or participate in Hawaiian Homes Commission meetings—even from home.
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- DHHL’s New Digital Tools: Help at Your Fingertips!
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- 4:43
- Date posted
- 15 days ago
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- DHHL’s Debra Aliviado and Aislen Bacalso break down the beneficiary portal, who can access it, and how digital literacy training helps beneficiaries—including kūpuna—get connected and stay informed.
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- DHHL Successorship: Protect Your ʻOhana’s Legacy
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- 6:40
- Date posted
- 15 days ago
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- DHHL Oʻahu District Office Manager Kanaʻi Kapeliela explains how successorship works, who qualifies, how to designate a successor, and why planning ahead can help protect your ʻohana’s future.
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- DHHL Project Leases: What They Are and How They Benefit You
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- 6:18
- Date posted
- 15 days ago
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- DHHL Housing Branch Manager Moana Freitas breaks down project leases, explains who receives an offer letter, and shares what beneficiaries should do when that long-awaited letter arrives.
