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Help Maui’s keiki by dropping off school supplies
HONOLULU (KHON2) — Valley Isle Community Federal Credit Union is helping Maui’s keiki start the school year ready to learn. Maui: Hundreds to testify during controversial vacation rental hearing The credit union is holding its annual preschool supply drive to support families enrolled in Maui Economic Opportunity’s Head Start program, which offers free preschool for…
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Pohoiki Boat Ramp is blessed as dredging project begins
PUNA, Hawaii (KHON2) — Eight years after a lava flow from Kilauea blocked access to the Pohoiki Boat Ramp, dredging work has finally begun to restore access. Kīlauea shows signs of new eruption On Tuesday, June 9, hundreds of people gathered for a celebration and blessing at the top of the ramp, what many call…
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Kalihi Valley crime called a ‘disaster,’ more community tips needed
KALIHI VALLEY, Hawaii (KHON2) — Community concerns are high in Kalihi after two violent incidents overnight. Police investigating apparent shooting in Kalihi Valley A shooting at Kalihi Valley Homes left one victim in critical condition, then three officers were almost struck by a suspect in a stolen vehicle early Tuesday morning. The victim of Monday…
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Calgary firefighters respond to vacant house fire in city’s northwest
Calgary firefighters responded to a vacant house fire in the city’s northwest Tuesday afternoon. Read More
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Calgary Flames sign Adam Klapka to two-year contract extension
In just 37 NHL games, Adam Klapka has established himself as one of the most intriguing young players in the Calgary Flames system. Read More
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Varcoe: ‘No peak in oil demand on the horizon’ OPEC head tells Global Energy Show — as lower crude prices expected next year
OPEC secretary general Haitham Al Ghais says oil demand will continue to grow for years, despite critics who believe oil consumption will peak soon — noting US$640 billion in new industry investment will be required each year until 2050. Read More
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Traffic closures planned for King Kamehameha Day Parade
HONOLULU (KHON2) — Drivers in downtown Honolulu should expect road closures and delays Saturday morning, June 14, as the 108th annual King Kamehameha Celebration Floral Parade takes over city streets. It’s all about poke at this weekend’s Kauai Poke Fest The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation says street closures will begin around 7:30 a.m. and continue…
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Calgary police commission to hire consultant to review CPS workplace culture
After years of internal surveys indicating low employee morale among the Calgary Police Service, the organization’s civilian oversight body is hiring a consultant to review CPS’s workplace culture. Read More
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Crown concedes appeal of convicted double-murderer just days after dropping case against second suspect
Just days after dropping murder charges against one suspect in a cold-case double homicide, the Crown has conceded the appeal of a second man already convicted in the case. Read More
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Combustible batteries behind growing number of fires at waste management sites
City of Calgary waste management sites have been hit by about 50 fires in the past 12 months, according to an official from the city’s waste and recycling services team, who pointed a finger of blame at combustible batteries ending up at the facilities. Read More