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Opinion: To build Alberta, we must protect our innovation funding
As the federal government looks to fast-track nation-building projects and critical infrastructure, Alberta’s experience and technical expertise in advancing major projects that balance decarbonization and economic development must be leveraged. Even more notably, Alberta is actually one of the best places to dream up new ways of developing Canada sustainably. Read More
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Opinion: Cynicism masquerades as insight, but at heart, it’s a defence of disengagement
Rick Bell’s recent column (G7 protest in Calgary: One hell of a goat rodeo on the streets, June 15) is a classic entry in a long-standing tradition: the takedown of public expression of discontent. Whether it’s community members gathering at city hall to protect an urban wild space they’ve come to know as a commons,…
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Waikiki goes high-tech in crime fight
HONOLULU (KHON2) –It’s not just boots on the ground anymore. Now it’s drones in the sky, data on demand and a network that just might change the game. With fewer officers on the streets and more calls coming in, law enforcement is turning to smart tech to close the gaps. Waikiki is going high-tech in…
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Maui Ocean Safety recruits graduate from 12-week program
MAUI, Hawaii (KHON2) — Ocean Safety recruits on Maui graduated from their 12-week training program, with the four graduates making their debut as Ocean Safety officers in the line of duty this weekend. Ocean Safety Recruit Class 9 learned a variety of ocean rescue skills during their training, including medical response skills, vehicle operation and…
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Stingers hold off Surge in Battle of Alberta thriller
Despite a new location, the Battle of Alberta maintained the same intensity on Thursday (June 19). Read More
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Setback to comeback: Wahiawa playground reopens with community support
WAHIAWA, Hawaii (KHON2) — The Wahiawa community came together to rebuild a beloved playground in just a few weeks. The slides are back and so are the smiles after the community repaired the playground after an intentionally-set fire reduced the previous playground to a burnt shell. Scrapped to saved: Burnt playground to be replaced in…
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Swap meet shuffle: Big move, big changes for Aloha Stadium vendors
HONOLULU (KHON2) — The upper Halawa lot at the Aloha Stadium is looking much different today. Newly paved and painted, the new space for the Swap Meet is taking shape. Parking for the Swap Meet will shift to the lower Halawa lot, which means the entrance will change. The Aloha Stadium Swap Meet set to…
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Oahu golf course additions hope to make game more accessible to all
HONOLULU (KHON2) — A couple golf courses on Oahu recently opened new features to save golfers some time and money. They say the ultimate goal is to make golf more accessible and introduce more people to the sport. Among Pearl at Kalauao’s recent renovation is the three-hole “pitch and putt” area called “Na Momi Ekolu.”…
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Maui County secures $1.6 billion in HUD funds for wildfire recovery
MAUI, Hawaii (KHON2) — The County of Maui and the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development have finalized a $1.6 billion Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery on June 20, with funds aimed at supporting wildfire recovery efforts on the island. The agreement allows the county to begin receiving federal funding that will…
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Another large fountain event at Kīlauea brings large crowds
VOLCANO, HAWAII (KHON2) — Kīlauea put on another spectacular show on the morning of June 20. The 26th episode of the ongoing eruption had lava fountains up to 1,000 feet once again, and the anticipation of another episode has kept Hawaii Volcanoes National Park extremely busy. Kilauea Ep. 23: Pele shoots lava fountains over 1,000 feet…