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Think-tank member Misheck Mwaba: Education must be flexible, focusing on needs of students
A larger population requires a larger, more adaptable workforce — an educated and skilled workforce and that means people will require upskilling and reskilling throughout the course of their careers. At Bow Valley College, we believe that the choices we make now will shape the type of city that Calgary will become. Read More
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Think-tank member Patti Pon: Shaping Calgary’s identity through the arts
Calgary is growing fast and is close to reaching two million residents. When that happens, more than half of the people who call Calgary home will belong to groups that we know as visible minorities. This is an exciting prospect and a chance for the arts to thrive and celebrate our city’s growing diversity. Read…
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Robello & Ziegler-Namoa lead ‘Bows to 12-0 win over Ball State
Hekili Robello tossed seven shutout innings and Ben Zeigler-Namoa drove in six runs to lead Hawaiʻi to a 12-0 win over Ball State on Friday night at Les Murakami Stadium. Robello, a Hilo native, continued his strong start to the season. Entering the game with 16 strikeouts in 12 innings, the right-hander delivered another dominant…
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Fingerprint scanning in dozens of Hawaii schools
HONOLULU (KHON2) — A growing number of Hawaii public schools are using finger-scanning technology to speed up lunch lines. Some parents may not know it is happening. Lunchtime has gotten faster for thousands of Hawaii students. At least 24 public schools have adopted identiMetrics finger-scanning technology, mostly for cafeteria payments during their typical 30-minute lunch…
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Hawaii volleyball sweepts BYU, extends win streak to 11
The third-ranked University of Hawaiʻi men’s volleyball team extended its winning streak to 11 matches with a straight-set sweep of No. 6 BYU on Friday night, closing out a rivalry series during a seven-match homestand. Hawaiʻi (14-1) won six of seven sets in the series against the Cougars, showcasing its depth and dominance at the…
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Kakaako’s newest creative hub helps local makers bring ideas to life
HONOLULU (KHON2) – A new creative hub in Kakaako is giving local artists, entrepreneurs, and innovators the tools they need to bring their ideas to life without leaving the islands. OurSpace Hawaii is a nonprofit makerspace designed to support Hawaii’s growing creative community by providing access to high-tech equipment, workspace and collaboration opportunities. “OurSpace is…
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Hazardous conditions in Kona as whale carcass attracts sharks
“This is nature doing what it does to recycle essential nutrients into the marine ecosystem. It is our place as kanaka to be respectful of this natural process by maintaining our distance.”
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BLNR fines tour company $10K for helicopter snorkel drops in protected waters
PUPUKEA, Hawaii (KHON2) — The Board of Land and Natural Resources voted today to fine Trident Adventures LLC $10,000 for conducting unauthorized commercial activities inside a protected North Shore Marine Conservation District. BLNR determined that unpermitted operations took place on June 9 and June 19, 2025, when customers were flown by helicopter and dropped into…
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Hilo man, 25, charged with multiple felonies for February thefts
A 25-year-old Hilo man is facing multiple felony charges after prosecutors say he was linked to a series of burglaries on Feb. 19 at Prince Kuhio Plaza and Long’s Drugs.
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UHERO: Gradual recovery for Hawai’i’s economy expected
“Forecast risks remain significant, including trade policy uncertainty, potential additional federal workforce reductions and ongoing weakness in international tourism. While the adoption of artificial intelligence holds promise, Hawaiʻi’s road ahead still looks to be one with slower growth than we have seen in the past.”