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New carpool program hits the road, driving change for students’ transportation
HONOLULU (KHON2) — The Hawaii State Department of Education has collaborated with GoKid, the leading school carpooling company, to launch a new carpooling program for families across 14 different schools to use. Rade Vanic officially becomes HPD interim chief Families from Oahu’s Mililani Complex and Maui’s Kekaulike Complex were invited between July 27 and 30…
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Rade Vanic officially becomes HPD interim chief
HONOLULU (KHON2) — The Honolulu Police Department’s interim chief stepped into the role on Aug. 1, with Rade K. Vanic filling the vacancy following former Chief Joe Logan’s retirement. Vanic, who was a deputy chief prior to his ascension to interim chief, has 25 years worth of experience in the force. In 2021, he also…
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Dead engine, no lights: Local mariner survives tsunami: PHOTOS
HONOLULU (KHON2) — On Tuesday, July 29, the tsunami sirens sounded across Hawaiʻi. While most people moved inland or uphill, Chris Frendreis, local resident and champion mariner, went the other way, downhill, toward the harbor. This was Frendreis’s fourth tsunami to take out his boats into open ocean for safety. This global phenomenon is nestled…
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SHOPO, Honolulu Police Commission react to Chief Logan lawsuit
HONOLULU (KHON2) — The State of Hawaii Organization of Police Officers and Hawaii Police Commission both released statements reacting to the former Honolulu Police Chief Joe Logan’s lawsuit against the City and County of Honolulu and Mayor Rick Blangiardi. Former HPD chief suing City, Mayor Blangiardi “Demanding hundreds of thousands of dollars for work you…
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Bell: Calgary mayor’s race, when will we see somebody show some guts?
It’s pretty bad when UCP cabinet ministers like Devin Dreeshen and Dan Williams are the ones making the bigshots at Calgary city hall squirm. Read More
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Sea turtles take shell-ter: Nesting season in Hawaii has begun
HONOLULU (KHON2) — Peak Sea turtle nesting has begun! From August through November, adult female sea turtles will be seeking sanctuary in Hawaii’s sandy beaches to lay their eggs. Endangered sea turtle populations show signs of recovery in more than half the world, survey finds Sea turtles aren’t the ones seeking out Hawaii’s beaches; crowded…
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NWS extends Red Flag Warning for Hawaiian Islands
HONOLULU (KHON2) — A Red Flag Warning remains in effect for portions of the state due to continuous strong winds and low relative humidity. HECO issues PSPS watch: Customers urged to prepare for outages Leeward portions of the state and interior sections of Hawaii Island were placed under Red Flag Warning on Thursday, July 31.…
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Back to school: Inside Hawaiʻi’s childhood education crisis
HONOLULU (KHON2) — A new report has analyzed and ranked the early childhood educational situations for each educational jurisdiction in the United States and placed Hawaii in the bottom. The study found that Hawai‘i placed #43 out of 51 in 2025’s national rankings of early education systems. The state scored poorly in all three categories…
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This global phenomenon is nestled in Honolulu’s Chinatown
HONOLULU (KHON2) — Have you heard of a cha chaan teng? It’s an experience out of Hong Kong that is taking the world by storm, and Hawaiʻi has one that is delighting locals. Where to find the crunchiest, most flavorful chicken tenders in Honolulu Cha chaan teng (茶餐廳) translates to “tea restaurant”. It’s a type…
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Impact of latest round of tariffs on Calgary dims economic outlook say experts
The latest round of tariffs imposed by the U.S. won’t affect Calgarians and their businesses, but the resulting volatility has dimmed their economic outlook as further investments are paused as a result of the most recednt tariff announcement, experts say. Read More