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City seeks bill to round cash transactions amid penny shortage
The city of Honolulu is proposing a bill to round cash transactions for city taxes, fees and charges to the nearest five cents due to a penny shortage.
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Change to the $1.50 Costco hot dog combo
Costco has made a change to its $1.50 hot dog combo, allowing members to swap out the soda with a Kirkland Signature bottle of water.
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AI hazard detection system on hold amid federal funding pause
HONOLULU (KHON2) — The Department of Emergency Management has been working towards an all-hazard AI detection project. But federal funding for the project has become tight. “We received about $6 million, of which $1 million was set aside for this particular project,” said Dr. Randal Collins, DEM director. “This morning, I received an email from…
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Why illegal dumping in Hawaii’s forests is a bigger problem than it looks
“Public Forest Reserves belong to everyone. They are not landfills for personal use.”
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City, state agencies teaming up to try to make Oahu’s roads safer
After an historic year of deaths on Hawaii’s roads, Honolulu Police said enough is enough.
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WATCH: Hundreds gather for STEM event at Kauai elementary school
On Kauai, hundreds of volunteers and community members participated at interactive science stations for an annual STEM event.
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China International Import Expo hosts promotional event in Calgary
An event to promote strengthening ties with Canada’s third-largest trading partner took place in downtown Calgary on Tuesday, as part of the China International Import Expo (CIIE) roadshow multi-city series. Read More
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Varcoe: Canadian producers say Shell megadeal for ARC ‘a great sign’ for gas sector
Relatively cheap natural gas feedstock and a stronger political environment. Read More
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Former Hilo Memorial Hospital to become $16.6M resource hub
“Each phase brings us closer to a coordinated space where people can access housing support, services, and pathways to stability.”