Kamehameha Highway on Oahu's North Shore sees second serious crash in as many days
Sirens blared from a police vehicle and ambulance passing Kualoa Ranch as two women were rushed from another accident scene on Kamehameha Highway. The serenity of Kahana Bay was interrupted.
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Student loan forgiveness could help more than 40 million Americans
More than 40 million Americans could see their student loan debt reduced — and in many cases eliminated — under the long-awaited forgiveness plan President Joe Biden announced Wednesday, a historic but politically divisive move in the run-up to the midterm elections.
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Major inventory surplus expected to lead to big sales at several large US retailers
Labor Day's super summer savings is already a go! Big brand stores are planning to give customers discounts on popular items due to the surplus of items that have flocked the shelves over the last year.
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4 more Monkeypox cases confirmed in Hawaii; total case count statewide at 22
Hawaii’s Monkeypox case count continues to climb. The Hawaii Department of Health (DOH) confirmed four new cases on Wednesday, bringing the state’s total case count to 22.
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Honolulu Little League slams its way to the US Finals
They’ve done it again! Honolulu Little League crushed the Tennessee Little League team from Nolensville, 13-0, in the Little League World Series semifinals. Honolulu blasted five homeruns en route to another mercy rule finish.
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Family devastated by loss of 'neighborhood grandparents' killed in North Shore crash
Family of a Virginia couple killed in a head-on collision on Kamehameha Highway describe the victims, Ron and Michelle Hartman, as "neighborhood grandparents" to all the kids living in their tight-knit community of Norfolk.
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Big Island police release bodycam footage of officer-involved shooting in Hilo
Big Island police release bodycam footage of officer-involved shooting in Hilo
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Hawaii college students react to President Biden’s plan to tackle student loan debt
Thousands of dollars in student loan debt will be cancelled under a plan unveiled by President Biden. And for thousands of Hawaii college students struggling with student loan debt, the announcement is welcome news.
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Activists seek stewardship of Wailupe property to protect ancient burials
After years of controversy, Native Hawaiian activists are calling on the city to help protect ancient burials in East Oahu. The grassroots group Pu'uhonua o Wailupe wants to steward a three-acre parcel on Kia'i Place.
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Legionella bacteria detected in water samples at Honolulu senior housing complex
Residents of a Honolulu senior housing complex have been put on alert after low levels of the bacteria Legionella were found at the facility.
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Plan in the works to repair H-1 Freeway overpass plagued by accidents
Gulick Avenue Overpass in Kalihi has been a problem spot for oversized trucks for years, causing damage and snarling traffic. But thanks to federal funding, that's about to change.
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Patient killed, paramedic critical after ambulance 'explodes' at Adventist Health Castle in Kailua
A patient is dead and a paramedic is in critical condition after an ambulance reportedly exploded near Adventist Health Castle on Ulukahiki Street in Kailua, Wednesday night.
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Firearms training expert weighs in on Big Island police shooting tactics
A firearms trainer weighed in on a Big Island police officer’s actions, after the department released bodycam footage showing the shooting in Hilo.
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Pacific & Asian Affairs Council launches 2022 Global Leadership Program
The Pacific & Asian Affairs Council (PAAC), a Hawaiʻi-based nonprofit that is preparing the next generation of leaders for an increasingly interconnected world, has opened applications for its 2022 Global Leadership Program, offering one-of-a-kind experiences for a cohort of students in grades 9-12 throughout Hawaiʻi.
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Chaminade University receives $10M grant for United Nations Sustainability Center
The National Science Foundation (NSF) selected Chaminade University to lead a groundbreaking $10 million, five-year grant project to create new leadership pathways into data science careers for students and working professionals across Hawaii and the Pacific region.
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Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey responds to rumors of health issues
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey responds to rumors of health issues
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Honolulu EMS crew en route to ER at Adventist Health Castle before deadly fire, explosion
New details have been revealed after an ambulance caught fire and reportedly exploded in the driveway of Adventist Health Castle in Kailua, Wednesday night.
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Biden's student loan relief plan draws praise, criticism
President Joe Biden's announcement Wednesday that he would cancel student loan debt for millions of Americans and extend a pandemic-era pause on repayments followed intense pressure from members of his own party and a barrage of criticism from Republicans.
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California moves toward phasing out gas-fueled vehicles
California plans to require all new cars, trucks and SUVs to run on electricity or hydrogen by 2035 under a policy approved Thursday by regulators that seeks a dramatic cut in carbon emissions and an eventual end to gasoline-powered vehicles.
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Hawaii Republicans Aiona, McDermott call for more action to protect Oahu's water sources
State Rep. Bob McDermott and Republican Gubernatorial candidate Duke Aiona propose water treatment systems be put into place for Honolulu's civilian water supply to prevent further fuel contamination of the Red Hill Aquifer.
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Scammers look to take advantage of President Biden's student loan relief plan
President Biden's new loan relief program is good news for students, but some scammers are trying to take advantage of it. The Better Business Bureau reports it has received calls from people who were contacted by scammers posing as loan officers.
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Hawaii health leaders seek to prevent concussions as football season gets underway
It's football season. But while many enjoy watching and playing the sport, there's always a concern about players suffering a concussion. On Thursday, Hawaii health officials met with members of the UH athletics department to talk about how to prevent these types of head injuries.
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Hundreds of Hawaii Primary Election ballots 'cured' due to signature issues
A few weeks after Hawaii's Primary Election, state election officials are still working to make sure every vote counts. This week was deadline for mail-in ballot with signature issues to be corrected by voters, also known as “ballot curing.”
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No answers yet in deadly ambulance fire at Kaliua's Adventist Health Castle
Investigators are still trying to figure out what caused a deadly fire and explosion inside of an ambulance that had just arrived at Adventist Health Castle in Kailua,
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Crime & Courts | Maui murder suspect found guilty, Chinatown shooter charged
The suspect in a Maui cold case was found guilty of murder; the alleged shooter in a deadly Chinatown altercation has been charged; the trial of a Waikiki stabbing suspect is underway; and more!
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