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Opinion: Make AI work for all citizens
Imagine if every Albertan, regardless of age, income or location, had a free, knowledgeable and endlessly patient tutor in their pocket. That’s the promise of artificial intelligence, but only if we democratize its use before it becomes the exclusive domain of corporate elites and urban professionals. Read More
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Varying opinions expressed to officials at Waianae Town Hall
WAIANAE, Hawaii (KHON2) — Hundreds turned out to a town hall in West Oahu on Tuesday, Aug. 12. Check out more news from around Hawaii Several topics, including crime and traffic issues, were discussed with elected officials and State department heads, taking questions straight from the public. The purpose of the first Waianae Town Hall…
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Honolulu gears up for Little League World Series in Williamsport
Fresh off winning the West Regional championship in California last week, the Honolulu All-Stars have arrived in Pennsylvania and are gearing up for the Little League World Series, which begins Friday. The regional champs settled into Williamsport over the weekend and are balancing practice with time to enjoy the tournament experience. For manager Gerald Oda,…
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Big Island’s drought contributes to brushfires
BIG ISLAND, Hawaii (KHON2) — August is one of the hottest and driest times of year, and this has been especially true on the Big Island. The Big Island has been seeing high levels of drought recently, which has been a contributing factor to some recent fires. HFD fights wildfire on both sides of Kunia…
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Public asked to weigh in on Downtown Honolulu Revitalization Plan
HONOLULU (KHON2) — Two community meetings are scheduled to discuss the proposed Downtown Honolulu Business Improvement District (BID), an effort to expand and update the current Fort Street Mall Special Improvement District. Checks bounce after Straits shuts its doors The first meeting, for area businesses, will be held Tuesday, August 12, at 12:30 p.m. at…
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Checks bounce after Straits shuts its doors
HONOLULU (KHON2) — A Ward Village restaurant closed abruptly in June and workers say they are still waiting for paychecks. Upscale Canadian restaurant chain to make Hawaii debut in Waikiki One former employee came to KHON for help, saying she and her former co-workers are owed thousands. 7 ways to get paid when your employer…
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Hawaii Department of Health confirms 12th dengue virus case of 2025
HONOLULU (KHON2) — The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) has confirmed a new travel-related case of dengue virus on Oʻahu, bringing the total number of dengue cases to 12 in the state in 2025, one on Maui, 11 on Oʻahu. PREVIOUSLY — Hawai‘i confirms 11th dengue case of 2025 The Department of Health said that…
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Check your travel plans: Hawaiian Airlines suspends multiple routes
HONOLULU (KHON2) — Hawaiian Airlines is changing its trans-Pacific network to accommodate more customers in high-demand international and domestic Hawaiʻi markets. Former youth basketball coach sought 40 years in prison for child sex crimes Starting in November, service will be suspended on the routes between Honolulu and Incheon, South Korea, Fukuoka, Japan and Boston. The…
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Former youth basketball coach sought 40 years in prison for child sex crimes
HONOLULU (KHON2) — The former youth basketball coach, Dwayne Yuen, who pleaded guilty to child exploitation and harassment, will be sentenced this Thursday, Aug. 14, in Federal Court. Former youth basketball coach pleads guilty to child sex crimes Prosecutors are asking that Yuen be sentenced to 40 years in prison for his crimes of making…
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Pollution solution: Surfrider Kauai keeps the coastline clean
HONOLULU (KHON2) — Surfrider Kauai just completed its most difficult and fulfilling cleanups of the year which removed 9,000 pounds of marine debris from Kauai’s remote coastlines. From trash to treasure: New facility to convert marine debris into sustainable products Operation Airlift is an annual helicopter-assisted cleanup on a mission to remove marine debris from…