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Peacock debuts ‘O’ahu Shores’, a look at local friendships
HONOLULU (KHON2) — Tonight, Oct. 12, Dave & Buster’s at Ala Moana rolled out the red carpet to celebrate the premiere of “O’ahu Shores.” The show debuted on Peacock last Thursday, Oct. 9, giving viewers an inside look into island life as it follows a group of young locals. “It follows us our friendship, this…
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Record-breaking participation at Molokai Hoe World Championship
HONOLULU (KHON2) — There were plenty of highlights in this year’s Molokai Hoe World Championship. It was a beautiful morning at Hale o Lono as more than 100 crews — double the number from last year — started their 41-mile journey towards Oahu. Dozens of Molokai residents set up camp at Hale o Lono and…
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Hawaii Football Final – Utah State reaction
On this week’s episode of Hawaii Football Final, presented by Hawaii Sports 2Night, KHON2 Sports Director Rob DeMello and analyst Rich Miano, a former University of Hawaii player, coach and 11-year NFL veteran, broke down the Rainbow Warriors’ latest signature victory and looked ahead to what’s next for the ‘Bows. Hawaii snapped an eight-game losing…
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Aloha Stadium Swap Meet moves to new spot in parking lot this week
HONOLULU (KHON2) — Big changes are ahead for the Aloha Stadium Swap Meet. While some vendors aren’t sure how it’ll work out, stadium officials say the changes will hopefully make the experience better for both vendors and customers. Hyun Shin and his wife have been selling clothes at the Aloha Stadium Swap Meet for a…
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Hōkūleʻa marks 40 years since historic Aotearoa landfall
RAROTONGA, COOK ISLANDS (KHON2) — The Polynesian Voyaging Society announced that the Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia will be continuing the Moananuiākea Voyage to Aotearoa, NZ. The Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia are estimated to arrive at Te Tii Bay on Nov. 14, weather permitting. This will be the Hōkūleʻa’s third time sailing to Aotearoa. The last visit was…
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Man, 31, arrested following violent Big Island crime spree
HAWAII, Hawaii (KHON2) — The Hawaiʻi Police Department arrested a 31-year-old Nāʻālehu man on suspicion of robbery following an alleged violent crime spree in the Volcano area on Oct. 11. Police were first informed of a reckless driver traveling on the Hilo-bound Highway 11 within Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park at 4:43 p.m. The driver was…
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A Thanksgiving Miracle: More than 150 donated turkeys save annual turkey drive
An outstanding display of support saved the annual Community Spirit Turkey Drive, after more than 150 donations came within one hour of its supposed cancellation on Sunday. Read More
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‘Shows how much they care’: Federal workers in Hawaiʻi keep airports operational despite working without pay
HONOLULU (KHON2) — Despite nationwide airport disruptions, Hawaiʻi’s airports have not seen any significant disruption during the government shutdown, the Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation said. Local federal employees have been reporting to work — despite their work being unpaid — preventing travel hiccups at the islands’ airports. “We know federal workers and their families are…
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Man dead following Wahiawa motorcycle collision
HONOLULU (KHON2) — A man estimated to be in his 40s is dead following a fatal motor vehicle collision on the Karsten Thot Bridge in Wahiawa, Honolulu Emergency Medical Services said. The collision occurred at approximately 3 a.m. on Oct. 12. HPD said the man was speeding northbound on Kamehameha Highway on his motorcycle when…