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Police investigating bus crash on Hawaiʻi Island
LAUPAHOEHOE, Hawaii (KHON2) — On Tuesday morning, Sept. 30, a County of Hawai‘i Hele-On bus crashed in Laupāhoehoe on Hawai‘i Island along Māmalahoa Highway, also known as Highway 19. Hāmākua patrol officers said they responded to the call at 4:56 a.m. at mile marker 25.5. Police said the bus was picking up passengers at a…
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What is a government shutdown and how does that affect Hawaiʻi?
HONOLULU (KHON2) — The federal government plays a big role in the daily lives of people across the islands, with residents and visitors alike interacting with federal services or activities every day. During a government shutdown, some of these activities or services may be interrupted or halted altogether, while others will remain functioning like any…
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High-school football players, coaches keep anxious eye on impending teachers’ strike
A teachers’ strike next week would not only temporarily halt lessons in the classroom, but also sideline all extracurricular programming, including the high-school football season. Read More
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Provincial government announces financial assistance for families as teachers prepare to strike
The Alberta government announced Tuesday that it will provide financial assistance and learning resources to students and parents in the event of a teacher strike, which is set to begin Oct. 6. Read More
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Groups in Calgary ‘build new bridges’ to honour National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
A wave of orange could be found in downtown Calgary for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation as Indigenous groups say that the bridge to healing may be being built slowly, but it is definitely heading down the right path. Read More
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Honolulu ranks 1st, Pearl City ranks last: The food of it all
HONOLULU (KHON2) — Hawaiʻi is a location that offers many adventures. And not the least of these are food and cuisine experiences. A new study has ranked the cities across the United States that have the best and the worst food scenes. Surprisingly, with myriad cultures contributing to some of the most diverse food scenes…
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Get your bibs ready — Crabfest is back at Dixie Grill!
HONOLULU (KHON2) — Seafood lovers across Hawaiʻi are in for a treat as the popular eatery Dixie Grill kicks off its annual Crabfest, featuring heaping portions of fresh crab, buttery sides and Southern-style appetizers. Guests can expect everything from Crab Stuffed Deviled Eggs, Crab Pasta, to a special Crab Trash Can buffet all served at…
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Financial Focus: Small business loans
HONOLULU (KHON2) — Small businesses are a critical part of our community here in the islands, and a big part of that is making finances work. “We see small businesses as the heart of Hawaii’s economy because they are,” said Gina Loose, the vice president senior business banking officer at Central Pacific Bank. “They make…
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Truth (love, faith, giving) and Reconciliation: Sharing the circle in pursuit of healing
While the traditional healing circle takes on many forms across Indigenous cultures and teachings, it remains a critical tool in identifying the core values we need to continually assess in ourselves and our communities as we continue the daunting task of reconciling past harms. Central to these critical conversations remain Indigenous voices from all walks…