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Why some crickets dont chirp any more
If going to bed to the chirping of crickets is what you fantasize about during your vacation, then heading to the Hawaiian islands Kauai and Oahu may not be a good idea. Male crickets in these two ...
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Hydraulic oil spills into Ala Wai Canal
here to watch Brenton Awa's report. Okubo says city crews were removing debris at Manoa Stream near the Palolo Junction when the hose in an excavator ruptured.About 10 gallons of hydraulic oil ...
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New dogfight brewing over Waikiki Natatorium complex
here watch Catherine Cruz' story. But it is dead set against the city turning am adjacent grassy area into a place for more cars to park."I have not heard of anybody who likes that plan, I ...
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Pfluegers tax preparer found guilty of tax fraud
Former car dealer Jimmy Pflueger's tax preparer has been found guilty of conspiracy to defraud the Internal Revenue Service and assisting in the filing of false federal income tax ...
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Maui fire leaves family homeless
Firefighters say upon arrival they found that residents extinguished the fire at the single-story Wailuku home.The American Red Cross was called to provide assistance to the four adults and four ...
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NASA releases Big Island astronaut training photos
Some amazing pictures taken by NASA were just released.? It shows the astronauts who were a part of the Apollo moon mission training here in Hawaii more than 40 years ...
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2 Big Island boating facilities to see repairs
The Department of Land and Natural Resources is preparing to launch repair projects at two west Hawaii boating facilities to address tsunami ...
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Tree pest leads to removal of many Waikiki banyan trees
here to watch Nana Ohkawa's story. City officials say combating the pest is an uphill battle.These Benjamin Banyan trees have withstood a lot in their 50 years fronting Kapiolani Regional Park, ...
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Some faucets run dry as water problems persist in Kalaheo
You don't know how much you need it until it's gone. That's what hundreds of Kalaheo residents are experiencing after a pump that feeds water to the town of 4,600 people went ...
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Medical examiner identifies man in fiery Wahiawa crash
The man was identified as 37-year-old Eric Filiaga of Honolulu.? He was pronounced dead at the scene.Police found the body of his ex-wife, Sheryll Filiaga, at a Young Street apartment in Pawa'a ...
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Hokulea navigators discuss challenges of worldwide journey
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Weather-permitting Hokule‘a and her sister escort canoe, Hikianalia, will depart Hilo on the first leg of their worldwide voyage, "Malama Honua", on ...
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Kailua-Kona pier Keauhou harbor to get repairs
KAILUA-KONA, Hawaii (AP) - Repairs are beginning at West Hawaii boating facilities damaged by tsunami from the magnitude-9 earthquake that struck off northern Japan in 2011. The Department of Land ...
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Sex assault victim speaks out
A new bill approved by the state Legislature would extend the statue of limitations for sex assault victims now sits on Gov. Abercombie's ...
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Large brawl breaks out after elementary school graduation
At least one person was injured during a large brawl that broke out on Thursday after an elementary school graduation, according to the Honolulu Police ...
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Friends mourn Hawaii couple killed in Nevada car crash
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Norm Nakashima and Dawn Isa are longtime Hawaii residents who recently were splitting their time between the islands and a home in Reno, NV. Friends are learning now ...
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Inside Hikianalia Hokuleas sister escort canoe
Hokuleʻa and Hikianalia are set to depart from Hilo Friday morning for Tahiti on the first leg of their worldwide voyage. Hokuleʻa has made the journey many times since her maiden trip in 1976, ...
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Hokulea set to depart on worldwide voyage Friday morning
HILO, BIG ISLAND (HawaiiNewsNow) - Hokule‘a and Hikianalia are set to depart from Hilo on the first leg of their worldwide voyage Friday morning. The canoes are headed to Tahiti -- a trip ...
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EXCLUSIVE Hilo man stabbed 40 times speaks out
HILO, BIG ISLAND (HawaiiNewsNow) - John Raghu Giuffree pointed out stab wounds on his neck from his Hilo hospital bed, as Varaha Mims, the man accused of stabbing him, faced a judge for his ...
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Hawaii Bankers Association accepts donations for Foodbank drive
Those who would like to drop off food or monetary donations to banks supporting the Hawaii Foodbank have until Friday to do so. Nearly 300 bank branches across the state will be accepting donations ...
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HI veterans report scheduling problems with VA system
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Hideo Higa is 92-years old. He lost his leg serving in the 442nd Infantry Regiment. He walks with an artificial limb, but gets around surprisingly well considering his ...
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TRAFFIC ALERT Portion of Liliha Street shut down due to water main break
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The intersection of Vineyard Boulevard and Liliha Street was shut down Thursday afternoon following a water main break that caused severe flooding in the area. ...
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Auto window decal rules create confusion hurt local business
PEARL CITY, OAHU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Kanoa Dilcher is a success story. He's a local business owner who manufactures his goods in Hawaii. His store, Island Silver, specializes in custom ...
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Report Clippers ex-Microsoft CEO agree to sale of franchise
Times reported. The $2 billion price tag is a record for any NBA franchise. According to CNN, Ballmer and the Clippers signed a binding agreement Thursday night. The NBA still has to approve the ...
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Hawaii tourism industry continues to decline
HONOLULU (AP) - Visitors to Hawaii spent $1.1 billion in April - or 2.2 percent less than they spent during the same month last year. About the same number of travelers came to the islands at ...
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Hawaiian Affairs CEO delay nation-building plan
By CATHY BUSSEWITZAssociated Press HONOLULU (AP) - The chief executive of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs says the group should take more time than originally planned in its nation-building ...