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Increase our oil marketing efforts in Asia: Your letters for Dec. 27
Once again, Donald Trump has proven to himself that he is a genius in the field of economics. He has discovered that stealing Venezuelan oil cargoes will reduce the cost of oil imported by the United States. Read More
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Man, 62, dead after apparent drowning in South Kona
SOUTH KONA, Hawaii (KHON2) — Hawaii Island police are investigating a possible drowning in South Kona involving a 62-year-old male visitor. Police identified the man as Bryan Coppola from Bethlehem, Connecticut. Police said on Dec. 26, at 1:35 p.m., officers responded to a report of a possible drowning at Hookena Beach Park. Officials said Coppola…
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Peak whale season approaching leaves NOAA preparing
January is right around the corner, and with January comes the peak migration season for humpback whales, with many making their way around the Hawaiian islands.
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Opinion: Alberta’s new gender rules sink one woman’s participation in swim club
I belong to a masters (adult) swim club in Calgary. When people hear that, they are sometimes impressed, imagining a highly competitive group with a serious training regime. Read More
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Opinion: Our neighbours need our help: Calgary cannot close its only safe consumption site without alternatives
Around the perimeter of the Sheldon Chumir Health Centre, people pack together, sharing warmth. They smoke outside because inside, they can only inject. The pain of withdrawal and grief exclusion gathers people around the only site that offers hope — that someone cares that they survive. Read More
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Firework-related calls down as deadly Aliamanu explosion nears 1 year
Nearly one year after a deadly fireworks explosion rocked the Aliamanu neighborhood, residents say life on their street is slowly returning to normal.
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Strike ends: Kapiolani, Teamsters reach new contract agreement
After more than two months of a strike for hundreds of union workers at Kapolani Medical Center for Women and Children, it is finally over.
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Fireworks in Hawaii on New Year’s: What are the rules?
Officials are urging the public to follow fireworks laws, supervise children and take extra precautions to prevent injuries, fires and damage to people, pets and property.
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Shoppers on Oahu scramble for firecrackers for New Year’s Eve celebrations
Firecracker sales kicked off across the state early morning on Friday, Dec. 26, and hundreds lined up to get what they could.
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DLNR opens jobs for conservation officers across Hawaii
The State of Hawaii is opening applications on Jan. 3 for new conservation officers who help protect Hawaii’s land, ocean and wildlife.