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Honolulu Police Department hosts Youth Citizens Academy
HONOLULU (KHON2) — For the sixth time ever, and the first time since 2019, the Honolulu Police Department hosted their Youth Citizens Academy to inspire youth interested in law enforcement careers. The week-and-a-half-long course saw a group of 25 students, all aged 13 to 18, learn hands on about a career in law enforcement. HPD:…
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‘Bows basketball, Patty Mills launch “Roots & Reach” program
With four months to go before the start of the 2026 men’s basketball season, the University of Hawai‘i Rainbow Warriors are using their offseason not only to train, but to connect. Led by new general manager and longtime Hawai‘i resident Patty Mills, the team has launched “Roots and Reach,” a cultural, community, and leadership initiative designed…
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Coaches2ENDALZ: Alzheimer’s Association announces new fundraising event
HONOLULU (KHON2) — Newly elected College Baseball Hall of Famer and other community members will unite on Saturday, July 26, in the fight against Alzheimer’s. ‘Long-neglected’ Waikīkī property to see fresh redevelopment The Alzheimer’s Association – Hawaii announced the Coaches2ENDALZ event hosted at Murphy’s Bar and Grill. The event’s honorees all share a personal connection…
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‘Long-neglected’ Waikīkī property to see fresh redevelopment
HONOLULU (KHON2) — The redevelopment of a “long-neglected” property in Waikīkī is on a journey to become affordable housing for local residents, the City and County of Honolulu said. The property, which is located at 1615 Ala Wai Blvd., is set to be completely demolished by the first week of August, which is weeks ahead…
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Calgary Planning Commission votes in favour of land use change for controversial Springbank Hill development
The Calgary Planning Commission (CPC) voted in favour of a land use amendment for Augusta Villas, a proposed luxury townhome development in Springbank Hill that has faced opposition from the community, on July 24. Read More
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Dozens of concrete workers on strike as industry booming
HONOLULU (KHON2) — The construction industry is booming, from road work, to homes and buildings going up across the island. But one local company is now on strike and workers weren’t seen at a few projects on July 24. About 25 workers from Island Ready Mix Concrete started striking outside the Campbell Industrial building at…
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Beloved reggae artist, Fiji, passes away at 55
HONOLULU (KHON2) — A heartbreaking loss in the Hawaii music community. Renowned Fijian-Hawaiian artist, George Veikoso, popularly known as Fiji, has passed away at the age of 55. Expect disruptions in Aiea on Kamehameha Highway He died on Wednesday, July 23 in his homeland of Fiji, surrounded by loved ones. The singer, songwriter and music…
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Cool and wheel-y good: Debut of new indoor food trucks
HONOLULU (KHON2) — The Lahaina Cannery will be debuting an indoor food truck dining experience on Friday, Aug. 1. New Hawaiian, Alaska benefits program takes flight A free community event will be hosted from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. to celebrate the grand opening. The Dining Lot will feature local food truck vendors in a…
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UH defense aims to level up in year two for DC Thurman
With seven starters returning on defense, the University of Hawai‘i football team continued training camp Thursday, looking to build on last season’s improvements under second-year defensive coordinator Dennis Thurman. Despite finishing 5-7 in 2024, the Rainbow Warriors posted their best defensive numbers since their last conference title in 2010. Hawai‘i allowed just 26 points and…