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HONOLULU (KHON2) — A recent report revealed that 60% of United States citizens are unwilling to incur additional debt to purchase American-made products. This statistic underscores a significant shift in consumer behavior that has been influenced by rising household debt and economic uncertainty. Large number of UH med grads plan to stay home and serve…

UH’s Donahue earns Big West Player of the Week honors

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University of Hawai‘i shortstop Jordan Donahue was named the Big West Baseball Field Player of the Week following a standout performance in the Rainbow Warriors’ series win over UC San Diego. The senior from Damien Memorial School slashed .500/.500/1.167 across three games, tallying six hits, eight RBIs, and three runs scored. It marks the first…

Rainy days didn’t dampen spirits as Calgarians marked Victoria Day weekend at theme parks, charity motorcycle ride

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Despite a soggy forecast, Calgarians made the most of the Victoria Day long weekend with the seasonal reopening of popular local attractions, downhill karting and a charity motorcycle ride, with a bit of sunshine Monday afternoon to cap things off before people return to their daily routines on Tuesday. Read More

Hawai‘i is failing its nurses: New report

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HONOLULU (KHON2) — Nursing is one of the most trusted and respected jobs in the world. In Hawaiʻi, nurses are part of every community. They care for our kūpuna, help us heal after injury or illness and stayed on the front lines during the toughest days of the COVID-19 pandemic. Hawaiʻi Island nurses hold informational…

Gov. Green heading to D.C., hopes Hawaii can avoid tariffs

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HONOLULU (KHON2) — Hawaii Governor Josh Green is headed to Washington, D.C., on Monday, May 19, hoping to convince the President to ease tariff impacts on the islands. “Hawaii does not want tariffs in general, and our small businesses don’t need them,” Gov. Green said of his upcoming trip. “Again, that’s something I’ll try to…

New fireworks legislation after New Year’s Eve disaster

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Deputy Attorney General Tricia Nakamatsu joins producer/host Coralie Chun Matayoshi to discuss key bills passed this legislative session to enhance law enforcement’s ability to apprehend buyers and sellers of illegal fireworks, enable more successful prosecution of violators, and increase penalties for repeat offenders and those whose violations result in serious or substantial harm or death. The Governor’s…

Hurricane season is approaching. These tips can save your family

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HONOLULU (KHON2) — Hurricane season in Hawaiʻi runs from June through November, but May 18 to May 24 is designated as Hurricane Preparedness Week. This week is all about preparing yourself, your home and your family for the unpredictable and often devastating impacts of hurricanes. What does Hawaii’s 2025 hurricane season look like? The National…

Trump administration to pay family of slain Jan. 6 rioter Ashli Babbitt $5M: reports

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(NEXSTAR) – The U.S. government has agreed to pay nearly $5 million to the family of Ashli Babbitt, the Jan. 6 rioter who was fatally shot by police during the 2021 attack on the Capitol, according to multiple reports. The Washington Post first reported the settlement, citing two people “briefed on the matter” who said…

Majority of Americans have concerns about Trump’s Qatar jet plan: Poll

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(The Hill) – A majority of voters say they have concerns about President Trump’s acceptance of a Qatar jet plane, according to a new Harvard CAPS/Harris Poll released on Monday. Sixty-two percent of voters polled said the president’s acceptance of a $400 million dollar luxury Boeing 747 from the Qatari government “raises ethical concerns about…

Walmart responds to Trump comment that retailer should ‘eat the tariffs’

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