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HONOLULU (KHON2) — To the business owners who wished for extra time to fill out a rail-related Transit Construction Mitigation Fund Grant submission, your wish has been granted. Businesses that have yet to fill out the submission form through the online portal have a little extra time to do so, following the City and County…

Kauaʻi County swears in new county attorney

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KAUAI, Hawaii (KHON2) — Kauaʻi County swore in new County Attorney Tyler Saito on Nov. 3, Mayor Derek S.K. Kawakami said. Saito’s term as county attorney is effective immediately following his swearing in. He was confirmed for the position by the Kauaʻi County Council. Honolulu City Council wants to revoke proposed Kamananui agribusiness and gondola…

Cochrane RCMP charge Calgary man with sexual assault, believe there might be more victims

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After investigating for more than a year, Cochrane RCMP said Monday a Calgary man who allegedly sexually assaulted a female during an August walk in the Elbow Falls area has been arrested and charged. Read More

Hawaiʻi’s auto loan debt: Where residents stand nationally

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HONOLULU (KHON2) — Hawaiʻi drivers are holding steady when it comes to auto loan debt. According to WalletHub’s latest report, the state ranks No. 48 in the nation for auto debt increases. This means Hawaiʻi had the third smallest growth in the United States between the first and second quarters of 2025. Here’s what we…

Municipalities, irrigators say they’re happy with proposed Water Act changes, but have some questions

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Municipalities and irrigators say they’re pleased with the Alberta government’s proposed changes to the Water Act. Read More

Three heroes honored with Blue Heart Medal: HPD

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HONOLULU (KHON2) — Three police officers were honored on Oct. 29 during the annual Chief’s Awards Ceremony with Blue Heart Medals — the first presentation of this award — recognizing those who suffer bodily injury or death in service to the community. HPD investigates hit-and-run in Kahuku “The Blue Heart Medal honors officers who give…

Review: Classic opera Madama Butterfly undergoes remarkable metamorphosis

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Calgary Opera’s new production of Puccini’s Madama Butterfly is the season opener for the company. This is the sixth time the company has presented the opera, the first being the first opera I attended upon coming to Calgary. In the words of the still-remembered ad for Virginia Slims, “You’ve come a long way, baby.” Read…

Project Dana helps kupuna with daily, non-medical needs through volunteers

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HONOLULU (KHON2) — Volunteering for a good cause takes time out of your day, but the outcome can be very rewarding. That’s why one nonprofit organization is asking for volunteers to help our kupuna. Project Dana harnesses the ‘aloha spirit’ and utilizes volunteers to help kupuna. They deal mostly with social and support services. Estimated…

Hawaiian Council moves to strengthen Hawaiʻi’s workforce future

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HONOLULU (KHON2) — The Hawaiian Council is taking local employment initiatives into its own hands through its for-profit subsidiary, Hawai‘i Holdings & Investments. The Council has acquired Hawai‘i Staffing and Services, or HSS, in a move to strengthen workforce development across the islands. Formerly known as Superior Staffing Services, HSS employs more than 400 people.…

Opinion: It’s time to treat wildland firefighters as first responders

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