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HONOLULU (KHON2) — Kumu Hula and Hawaiʻi Recording artist Kealoha Kalama died at the age of 93, her family announced on June 25. Kalama served as an entertainer, producer and consultant for over 70 years. In 1971, she started her own halau, Hula Halau O Pohai Kealoha at the Bishop Museum, where she performed for…

Glaring problem: Bright headlights on Hawaii roadways

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HONOLULU (KHON2) — Hawaii residents are not alone if they have been blinded by headlights while driving at night. Many of the brightest lights on the road are illegal aftermarket modifications that are hardly enforced. Yes, car headlights keep getting brighter: Here’s why Drivers who shield their eyes on Hawaii roads are probably encountering a…

Legal fees for former city officials total in the six figures

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HONOLULU (KHON2) — The taxpayer-funded legal bills for the former Honolulu city officials who faced federal charges are in, with fees in the six figures. A Honolulu City Council committee advanced two resolutions following their executive session, adding funds to contracts started two years ago to defend Max Sword and Donna Leong. Former city officials…

Women looking to turn life around graduate from justice program

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HONOLULU (KHON2) — The Hawaiʻi State Judiciary honored the first six graduates of the Mohala Wahine, also known as Women’s Court, program during a ceremony at the Supreme Court on June 25. Mohala Wahine began in 2023 as a program to keep women who have a criminal record out of incarceration by addressing common underlying…

HPD: Police shooting in Makaha was justified

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HONOLULU (KHON2) — Honolulu Police say they feel officer-involved shooting in Makaha on June 24 was justified. They say the two officers felt their lives were in danger, and shot the suspect to protect themselves. Surveillance video from a neighbor shows the white truck zooming into the small lane off Hana Street. Then a dark…

This adorable Terrier mix is looking for a home

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HONOLULU (KHON2) — Snoopy, a 48-pound, year-old lovable Terrier mix is looking for a new home! The pup was taken to the Hawaiian Humane Society in March, bringing his contagiously playful spirit to the HHS family. Meet the lovely Mimi: A paw-fect companion! The curious, active pooch is described as an “epitome of goofiness,” and…

Petition for safe patient care presented to hospital leaders, more than 700 sign

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WAIMEA, Hawaii (KHON2) — On June 25, nurses presented a petition for safe patient care at Queen’s North Hawaii Community Hospital. The petition held more than 700 signatures of support from community members. Hawaiʻi Island nurses hold informational picket (Courtesy: Hawaii Nurses’ Association) Nurses say the current nurse-to-patient ratios are unsafe and prevent patients from…

Pedestrian dies in Kaneʻohe hit-and-run

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HONOLULU (KHON2) — A fatal motor vehicle collision involving a pedestrian happened in the early morning hours of Wednesday, June 25, in Kaneʻohe, the Honolulu Police Department confirmed. According to HPD, an unidentified male pedestrian was crossing Kahekili Highway outside of a marked crosswalk when he was struck by an unknown northbound driver. Woman, 74,…

Queen’s Medical Center welcomes first patients to new ER

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HONOLULU (KHON2) — The Queen’s Medical Center’s new Uytengsu Family Emergency Department opened their doors for their first patients on June 25. The first patient to enter the new emergency room received treatment within minutes. Queen’s opens newly expanded ER facilities The Queen’s Medical Center’s emergency department is the busiest in the islands, caring for…

HPD seizes gambling paraphernalia from illegal game room

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