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New bill increases accessibility to child care, expands ‘Ready Keiki’ initiative
HONOLULU (KHON2) — Serving as Acting Governor, Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke signed a major expansion of the state’s Preschool Open Doors (POD) tuition subsidy program into law on Tuesday, June 24. Act 203 (House Bill 692) will take effect on Jan. 1, 2026. The law reduces barriers for accessing child care in Hawaii by expanding…
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Hawaiian Electric under fire for service issues and high costs
HONOLULU (KHON2) — State lawmakers grilled Hawaiian Electric and the Hawaii Public Utilities Commission (PUC) on Monday over rising electricity costs and what they called unreliable service, during a hearing examining the state’s performance-based regulation system. Deadly force ‘justified’ in 2023 Pearl City unattended police rifle case The system, known as PBR, was implemented in…
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Hawaii’s Filipino community gears up for inaugural Palarong Pinoy 2025
HONOLULU, HI (KHON) – The Filipino community in Hawaii is inviting residents of all ages to participate in the inaugural Palarong Pinoy 2025, a unique event aimed at preserving cultural heritage and bridging generations through the joy of traditional Filipino games. Get Hawaii’s latest morning news delivered to your inbox, sign up for News 2…
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Hangar Flight Museum celebrates 50 years with major accessibility upgrades, eyes on future expansion
The Hangar Flight Museum is celebrating its 50th anniversary with a newly unveiled $1.1-million renovation — a first step in broader plans to expand and modernize the historic site. Read More
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Tsuut’ina Nation police, Calgary police lay multiple charges through Project Buffalo
A joint undercover operation by Tsuut’ina Nation Police Service and Calgary Police Service led to multiple charges against individuals targeting young Indigenous girls. Read More
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Calgary Stampede and University of Calgary continue research into animal welfare
With 10 days to go until the start of the Calgary Stampede, animal experts took time Tuesday to discuss a myriad of steps being taken to keep the rodeo events as safe as possible for its four-legged stars. Read More
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New mobile food pantry on Kauai supports more people in need
HONOLULU (KHON2) — Hawaii Foodbank is finding ways to better support people facing food insecurity. On Tuesday, June 24, Hawaii Foodbank Kauai hosted a blessing and launch event for their new mobile food pantry. “It’s like a store on wheels,” said Wes Perreira, the Kauai branch director of Hawaii Foodbank, Inc. Hawaiʻi Foodbank giving keiki free…
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‘This is my family:’ Hawaii Kai fitness instructor earns high marks
HONOLULU (KHON2) — Celeste Lajala, a once successful physician and professor, saw a need in the community for more senior fitness classes, so she got herself certified to teach. She’s grown her class size from two to 120 across six classes and earned the title of Instructor of the Year. AARP: Kupuna who travel more…
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Alberta measles cases surpass 1,000
The number of measles cases in Alberta has surpassed 1,000. Read More
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City reverses course on proposal to pave Edworthy Park parking lot: councillors
The City of Calgary is no longer planning to pave the north parking lot at Edworthy Park or to begin charging users to park there after receiving public backlash this spring. Read More