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Keiki, canine, and kitty fest is back!
HONOLULU (KHON2) — This paws-itively awesome event is hosted by the Hawaiian Humane Society for families and animal lovers to enjoy. Keeping animals of all sizes, from cats to horses, cool during record heat Come sit, stay, and play on Saturday, July 26, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 91-1945 Fort Weaver Road. This…
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Stay informed, stay protected: Hawaii COVID-19 cases on the rise
HONOLULU (KHON2) — The Hawaii Department of Health (DOH) has released new data showing a rise in COVID-19 activity levels higher than expected. Flu and COVID-19 on the rise in Hawaii’s summer months Officials said the test positivity percentage rate has gone up over the previous weeks. The seven-day average of new cases across the…
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Box jellyfish advisory disrupts Waikīkī beachgoers
HONOLULU (KHON2) — On Monday, July 21, the City and County of Honolulu has issued a warning for box jellyfish. The creatures were spotted in the waters at Waikīkī beaches. The alert was sent out at 11:54 a.m. and beachgoers are advised to be very careful and to follow all posted signs. Box jellyfish are…
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Looking at the Calgary Stampeders’ special start to the season
Those pundits who foreshadowed doom and gloom over the first third of the 2025 Calgary Stampeders schedule are likely scratching their tall foreheads these days … Read More
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Back to school made easy: Free school supplies, haircuts and more
HONOLULU (KHON2) — Back-to-school season is approaching fast, and if you and your ohana need a little extra help before the school year, this Ewa Beach event has got you covered. 30,000 books headed to Micronesia after book sale on Oahu Child and Family Service (CFS) is hosting a family-friendly event for students in grades…
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Hawaiian music icon inducted into Ukulele Hall of Fame
HONOLULU (KHON2) — The International Ukulele Festival of Hawaii brought together music lovers statewide on Sunday, July 20, to unveil the newest inductee to the Ukulele Hall of Fame. Officials announced that music icon Israel Kamakawiwoole was the newest member of the HOF. PHOTOS: Experience Honolulu’s 4 OG bars “Bruddah Iz” passed away in 1997,…
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‘I have been living in fear’: Affidavit from slain woman, who had restraining order against her ex-boyfriend
The woman fatally shot in a southwest Calgary parkade Saturday afternoon had a restraining order against her ex-boyfriend, whom police indicated owns a firearm, court records show. Read More
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Jackpot! IRS threshold for slot wins changing to $2,000, officials confirm
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — A major win for gamblers raises the jackpot reporting threshold to $2,000 next year, officials confirmed this week. For gamblers accustomed to the $1,200 threshold for slot machine jackpots, it’s big news. Slots that lock up while the player waits for hand-paid winnings — along with a requirement to report winnings…
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Graphic of the week: Tracking measles vaccinations in Alberta
A little over a week ago, Alberta’s measles count hit a grim milestone. Read More
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PHOTOS: Experience Honolulu’s 4 OG bars
HONOLULU (KHON2) — Did you know there are bars in Hawaiʻi that are older than statehood? Some of them are nearly 100 years old! KHON2.com did a deep dive to find out where these bars are located and what they have to offer. So, let’s take a look. 7 takeaways across 8 years of Hawaiʻi…