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Instagram unveils new location sharing and reposting features
(NewsNation) — Instagram has introduced three new features, including the ability to share your location, to help users “better connect” with their friends. The upgrades to the Meta-owned app were introduced on Wednesday. Here is a look at what’s new. Waymos outworking human rideshare drivers, Uber CEO says The ability to repost content Users can…
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Big Island council passes bill fining people who feed feral animals on county property
HAWAII, Hawaii (KHON2) — Animal advocacy groups estimate there may be up to 50,000 stray cats roaming the Big Island. Some say it’s becoming a public safety issue and causing problems with endangered species. So the Hawaii County Council passed a controversial bill to help stop the growing problem. 21 native birds found dead in…
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What to know for the Blue Angels Kaneohe Bay Air Show
KANEOHE, Hawaii (KHON2) — After a three year hiatus, the U.S. Navy Blue Angels are back in Hawaii, and excited for their Kaneohe Bay Air Show this weekend. The event will be hosted at the Marine Corps Base Hawaii. Aug. 8 is a military exclusive show for Military Appreciation Day, followed by shows open to…
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Do your kūpuna have a disaster preparedness plan?
HONOLULU (KHON2) — Maui’s kūpuna were among the most hard hit during the 2023 wildfires, with more than two-thirds of the 102 people killed in Lāhainā being over 60 years old. The fire brought forward a lot of lessons for the greater community, with one of the major learning opportunities being how crucial it is…
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Dillon Gabriel will be held out of preseason debut
The NFL preseason is in full swing, but Mililani graduate Dillon Gabriel will not suit up for Cleveland’s exhibition debut Friday against Carolina. The Browns rookie quarterback will be held out for precautionary reasons as he nurses a hamstring injury. Gabriel is currently listed third on the depth chart behind veterans Joe Flacco and Kenny…
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Token time’s up: Chuck E. Cheese Pearl City bids aloha
HONOLULU (KHON2) — After three decades, Chuck E. Cheese in Pearl City is calling it a day. The longtime family entertainment center is closing its doors for good on Sunday, Aug. 10, but not before saying goodbye in a very Chuck E. way. For 30 years, Chuck E. Cheese in the Pearl City Shopping Center…
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Leilehua returns to open division for 2025 season
The 2025 Hawai‘i high school football season kicks off this weekend with a familiar name returning to the state’s top tier. One year after capturing their first OIA Division I title in 17 years, Leilehua will make the jump to the Open Division. The Mules, led by eighth-year head coach Mark Kurisu, previously competed at…
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Four Big Island police officers under investigation for alleged misconduct
HONOLULU (KHON2) — Four Hawaiʻi County police officers are under investigation for possible misconduct, court records say. The investigation information comes from filings from the state attorney general’s office, after the county tried to block access to information. Hawaii Island police commission denies Moszkowicz request to withdraw resignation According to public record, the attorney general’s…
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Safer roads ahead: Local organizations leading the way for bike riders
HONOLULU (KHON2) — This Saturday, Aug. 9, volunteers from the Hawaii Bicycling League and the American Public Works Association, Hawaii Chapter, will be repairing bike lanes along Ward Avenue. The Hawaii Bicycling League is a nonprofit organization that has been ensuring bikers’ safety island-wide for the past 50 years. Their mission is to educate the…
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Honolulu advances to Little League World Series
The Honolulu All-Stars are headed back to Williamsport. Honolulu captured the Major Division West Regional championship Thursday, defeating Fullerton, California to clinch a berth in the Little League World Series. Kuana Payanal’s RBI double in the second inning put Honolulu up 3-0, then Mason Mitani smashed a solo home run to tack on another in…