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HONOLULU (KHON2) — The U.S. Army is marking a monumental milestone — 250 years of service to the nation. 1st Lt. James Pardee is one of 219 Hawaii soldiers from the 25th Infantry Division heading to Washington, D.C. to be a part of the celebration on June 14. “I’m very excited for one to travel…

Kona airport runway to close overnight for construction

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KONA, Hawaii (KHON2) — Runway 17-35 at Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole will be closed overnight from 10 p.m. until tomorrow at 6 a.m. as part of an ongoing runway rehabilitation project. The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation says the closure will allow crews to install updated lighting, apply new runway markings and continue…

Pele continues to dazzle with eight hour volcanic episode

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VOLCANO, Hawaii (KHON2) — The 25th episode of the Halemaʻumaʻu eruption at Kīlauea ended after about eight hours of continuous fountaining on June 11. The eruptive activity was first detected shortly before noon at the north vent, with the activity stopping at approximately 7:36 p.m. The south vent saw an eruption that began at around…

Hawaiʻi state flag derives from King Kamehameha I

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HONOLULU (KHON2) – In the ahupuaʻa of Honouliuli, which lies in the moku of ʻEwa here on Oʻahu, stands a roadway which brings our attention to our flag. We are speaking of Puwalu St. The story behind statue of King Kamehameha I In Hawaiian, the word puwalu can mean “all together or in unison,” but it also means “flag, as on a pole.” The…

Upcoming Rams mini-camp hopes to give Hawaii tourism much-needed summer boost

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HONOLULU (KHON2) — Many are excited and ready for the NFL’s Los Angeles Rams to host their summer mini-camp in Wailuku next week. Officials hope this showcases how these partnerships can give a much-needed boost to our tourism industry. The Yaroshuk family hasn’t been to Hawaii in 18 years. So they’re soaking up every minute…

Your Costco run is about to change – Here’s how

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That beloved Costco run is getting an upgrade. The changes – part of a nationwide push by Costco to stay competitive and meet the needs of their customer base. With eight locations across the state and some of the busiest warehouses in the country, there’s already some buzz about the changes. Starting June 30th, Costco…

Man accused of trying to kill parents charged

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HONOLULU (KHON2) — A man who is accused of attempting to kill his parents has now been charged. London Opendack, 29, was arrested and charged for Attempted Murder in the Second Degree. Man, 29, arrested for attempted murder in Waikiki On June 8, Opendack’s mother called police saying that she and her husband were struck…

Meet Artie: The paw-fect addition to your ʻohana

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HONOLULU (KHON2) — Say “Aloha!” to Artie, a paw-fect feature for this week’s featured Wags ‘n’ Whiskers pet. Artie is a 43-pound, 3-year-old Terrier mix who has been with the Hawaiian Humane Society since January. The pooch was surrendered to the Humane Society after his previous owner could no longer provide proper care, HHS said.…

WATCH: Truck crashes into front of Aiea beauty shop

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HONOLULU (KHON2) — A truck crashed straight into a beauty salon and barber shop in Aiea on the early morning of June 5. Tiffany’s Beauty Salon is still open, despite the damage and long road to recovery ahead of them. Find more Hawaii, Oahu, Maui and Kauai news here Boards were placed on the storefront,…

Is Chubbies Burgers making a comeback?

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