Hawaii remembers Nelson Mandela
South Africans in Hawaii are grieving, remembering Nelson Mandela as a man who defined the word, "hero." He's inspired many around the world including two women here in Hawaii.
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Peacemaker Nelson Mandela dies at age 95
Global civil rights icon Nelson Mandela, whose legacy is ending South African apartheid, has died.
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Pearl Harbor vet. gets bumped off flight
United Airlines is facing a major online backlash. It bumped a Pearl Harbor survivor off a flight …
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City power washer stolen
You might be surprised to hear what type of city property was stolen from Chinatown.
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Teachers break ethics rules
Some teachers' good intentions are getting them in trouble with the state.
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Holiday season begins with parades
The streets of Kaimuki were packed Thursday evening for the 67th annual Kaimuki Christmas parade.
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Memorial service set for UH football player
University of Hawaii football program will host a Celebration of Life for the late Jack Willis Wilson III, Monday, Dec. 9 at the Stan Sheriff Center.
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Flags to fly at half-staff for Nelson Mandela
As a mark of respect for the memory of Nelson Mandela, Gov. Neil Abercrombie has ordered that the flags of the United States and State of Hawaii shall be flown at half-staff at all state offices and agencies as well as the Hawaii National …
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Big Island police investigating suspicious brush fires
The Hawaii Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying anyone who may have information about the cause of half a dozen recent suspicious fires over the past two weeks.
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Big Island mayor signs GMO bill
Big Island Mayor Billy Kenoi signed a bill into law on Thursday designed to limit the future planting of genetically modified crops (GMOs).
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Maui beach reopened after shark sighting
The Department of Land and Natural Resources has reopened Maui's Makena Beach Park.
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Central Union Preschool holds snow day
The weather got a little chilly for some Honolulu residents.
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Historic warplanes land on Ford Island
In preparation for their Dec. 7 flyover at the Arizona Memorial, two vintage warbirds flew over and landed on Ford Island on Wednesday.
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Hawaii State Public Library System receives $45K donation
The Hawaii State Public Library System received a big donation on Thursday.
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Oahu animal shelter looking for new home
The clock is ticking for the Oahu SPCA. The lease for the no-kill shelter in Kalaeloa is about to end and they need to find a new home.
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Laulima Day taking place Saturday
We're just two days away from KHON2's Laulima Day. Four shopping centers on three islands will hold Laulima drives on Saturday.
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Police arrest suspect in Pearl City shooting
Honolulu police arrested a man wanted in connection with a shooting in Pearl City last month.
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AAA Hawaii: State average slips again
Hawaii motorists and visitors enjoyed more price declines as the Hawaii state average for regular unleaded fell again this past week, according to the AAA Hawaii Weekend Gas Watch.
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Woman unknowingly tweeted about death of husband
SEATTLE (AP) — A Washington state woman who regularly monitors police scanner traffic unknowingly live-tweeted about her husband's death in a freeway crash.
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Teen arrested in theft of part from Walker crash
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Detectives arrested a teenager Thursday accused of stealing some wreckage from the Porsche that "Fast & Furious" star Paul Walker was in when he died in a crash, and a second suspect was planning to turn himself in, authorities said.
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LA sues Wells Fargo, Citigroup over foreclosures
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles city attorney sued Wells Fargo and Citigroup on Thursday, alleging the companies engaged in mortgage discrimination that led to a wave of foreclosures in minority communities during the housing crash.
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Bruce Lee jumpsuit fetches $100,000 at HK auction
HONG KONG (AP) — The yellow jumpsuit worn onscreen by martial arts legend Bruce Lee in the movie "Game of Death," his final film, has sold at a Hong Kong auction for $100,000.
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Panel: Nuclear to remain key Japan energy source
TOKYO (AP) — Japan should continue to use nuclear power as a key energy source despite the Fukushima power plant disaster, a government panel said Friday in a reversal of a phase-out plan by the previous government.
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Nelson Mandela, South Africa's prisoner, peacemaker and president dies
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — His native land and the world are mourning the loss of South African leader Nelson Mandela. The country's first black president has died at 95 after a long illness.
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Memorial service set for UH football player
University of Hawaii football program will host a Celebration of Life for the late Jack Willis Wilson III, Monday, Dec. 9 at the Stan Sheriff Center.
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Breaking: Mariota decides to stay in school
This afternoon, Oregon quarterback and Saint Louis graduate Marcus Mariota decided to decline potential millions in the NFL draft, and return to Eugene for the 2014 season.
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UH Wahine Volleyball fans line up for tickets
University of Hawaii Rainbow Wahine Volleyball fans lined up at the Stan Sheriff Center Tuesday morning to purchase tickets to the 2013 NCAA Tournament.
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3-1-1 city complaints, is anyone listening?
Complaining to city hall got easier a few years ago with a smart-phone app called 3-1-1 but what happens to all those tips?
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Health connector shakeup follows other state intervention
Stepping into Coral Andrews' job in the interim is in the man Gov. Neil Abercrombie put in charge of implementing the president's federal health care act, Tom Matsuda. This isn't the first time the state has had to step in.
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Work out solar details before buying, selling home
Solar panels can become a hot-potato during the property buying process if sellers and buyers aren't careful.
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Revealed: What stalled Hawaii's health exchange & why some uninsured are…
More than a month after the Hawaii Health Connector went online, thousands of insurance seekers remain in limbo.
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Bird steals camera in Australia, records journey
SYDNEY (AP) — A brazen bird snatched a video camera that was recording crocodiles in northwest Australia and captured fascinating footage of its 110-kilometer (70-mile) journey across the country's remote landscape.
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Russia outraged by giant Louis Vuitton suitcase
MOSCOW (AP) — Politicians didn't like it, the public didn't like it, so the gigantic Louis Vuitton suitcase is being booted out of Red Square.
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Washington man sticks with 'Joe Biden defense'
VANCOUVER, Wash. (AP) — A Washington state man who fired a shotgun in the air to scare off car prowlers has refused a plea deal and says he's sticking with what's become known as the "Joe Biden defense."
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