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HONOLULU (KHON2) — The Honolulu Police Department is looking into using artificial intelligence in their body-worn cameras to help transcribe and write their reports. Interim chief Rade Vanic broached the topic in a Police Commission meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 15, and said the technology would greatly cut down on the time officers spend typing out…

HONOLULU (KHON2) — With Halloween right around the corner, it could be time to bring out the carving knives and jack-o-lantern lights, and pick out some pumpkins, and it seems like there will be lots to choose from. Pumpkin patches island-wide are ready for the Fall rush, and say that this year’s harvest has been…

HONOLULU (KHON2) — As Kaiser Permanente nurses entered the second day of their historic strike, leaders in Hawai‘i reflected on the importance of care and community during a time of strain. Mae Lynne Swoboda, MPH, manager of the Center for Healthy Living at Kaiser Permanente Hawai‘i, said that while the picket lines continue, staff remain…

HAWAII ISLAND (KHON2) — 31-year-old Pomaikai Olson, the Big Island man charged with 27 different offenses, including robbery, motor vehicle theft, reckless endangering, most during a 22-minute time span last Saturday, remains locked up. In the meantime, some of his alleged victims are speaking out. Sharon Mahi Kahaleua was driving with her 11-year-old grandson, Mackenzie…

HONOLULU (KHON2) — A new chapter is underway for Honolulu’s Skyline rail system. The city held a blessing ceremony today for the second segment of the line that officially opens tomorrow. This second segment of Skyline, stretching from Halawa to the Kalihi Transit Center, is the segment of rail bringing high hopes and expectations. Today’s…

HONOLULU (KHON2) — The bus driver’s union has now returned to the bargaining table with Hawaii Teamsters, following the union’s announcement that the talks were canceled. On Oct. 14, Oahu Transit Services announced that they were now back in talks with their union, Hawaii Teamsters and Allied Workers, Local 996, with talks to start on…

HONOLULU (KHON2) — This week’s Wags and Whiskers feature desperately needs your help. Unfortunately, Maui Humane Society’s dog population has exceeded safe capacity, and 10-year-old sweetheart Usher is part of their Lifesaving Protocol Crisis Response. If a home isn’t found for Usher by Oct. 30, he will be euthanized. Usher, a 10-year-old dog who needs…

NFL history will be made this weekend when, for the first time ever, two Hawaii-born starting quarterbacks face off in a regular-season game. Ewa Beach native Tua Tagovailoa and the Miami Dolphins will travel to Cleveland to take on Mililani’s Dillon Gabriel and the Browns on Sunday morning. While the two share limited personal connection…