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The movie Footloose may be 40 years old, but its characters and themes are as relevant and relatable as they were four decades ago. Stage West has given a stage version of Footloose a high-energy production highlighting the story’s strengths and appeal. Read More

Chorney-Booth: Pure Saigonese Kitchen moves in with Diner Deluxe

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Sitting in a modern-retro brunch restaurant isn’t exactly where I’d expect to find one of the most delicious bowls of pho I’ve ever had the pleasure of slurping. But one rainy day a few weeks ago, I found myself tucked into a booth at the Marda Loop location of Diner Deluxe, tucking into a steaming…

Alberta’s place in Canada: Moving beyond frustration through strategic collaboration

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Each federal election seems to bring a familiar wave of frustration in Alberta. The cycle of discontent is understandable as we often feel ignored and unheard within the larger Canadian federation. Once again, this is leading to calls for separation, which may be emotionally resonant for some, but ultimately impractical. As a landlocked province, severing…

New bus station to be built at location of recent plane crash

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HONOLULU (KHON2) — Big plans are in the works for the Old Sky Chef building on Ualena Street near Daniel K. Inouye International Airport. “We’re putting out a contract in May of this year that we would award in October to move forward with construction by late this year, to demolish that building and completely…

Three days later: Search suspended for missing Kona fisherman

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HONOLULU (KHON2) — After canvassing nearly 5,000 square miles of the Kona coast over 89 combined hours, the Coast Guard has suspended the search for a missing kayak fisherman. Search continues for missing kayak fisherman off Kona coast Jared Willeford, 42, was last seen leaving Keauhou Bay on Sunday, April 27, around 8 a.m. About…

Crash causes car to flip in Honolulu, 3 hospitalized

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HONOLULU (KHON2) — First responders were called to a car crash in Honolulu near the intersection of Elm Street and Cedar Street. Sprinklers prevent flames from spreading in Mōʻiliʻili high-rise The crash was reported around 4 p.m. on Wednesday, April 30, when two vehicles collided, causing one to flip on its side. Honolulu Fire Department…

Trump calls himself a ‘great unifier’ in NewsNation town hall

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(NewsNation) — President Donald Trump called himself “a great unifier” during a NewsNation town hall Wednesday, pointing to his electoral success among Hispanic voters and other demographics traditionally less supportive of Republican candidates as evidence of his broad appeal. “I think I will be a great unifier. That’s what I want to be, and it’s…

MLB Draft prospect Arquette returns to Hawaii this weekend

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One of the most highly anticipated University of Hawai‘i baseball series in recent memory is set to begin Friday, as the Rainbow Warriors welcome No. 7 Oregon State to Les Murakami Stadium for a four-game showdown. Three of the four contests have already sold out, with only standing-room tickets available for the first three games.…

Bills, budget & a ban that didn’t pass: Hawaii legislature closes with mixed finish

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HONOLULU (KHON2) — State lawmakers are closing out the 2025 legislative session with major moves and some high-profile misses. The state budget passed, a wildfire utility bill advanced, but a controversial gun control measure failed to clear the final vote. The biggest bill to pass? House Bill 300 — the state’s two-year budget totaling nearly…

Which illegal firework bills made the cut this legislative session?

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