Oahu school bans kendamas
A high school on Oahu has banned the popular kendama game.
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2 UH football coaches not returning
Following a 1-11 season, sources tell KHON2 that changes will be made to the University of Hawaii …
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Man arrested on Maui for molestation
A 49-year-old man accused of molestation was arrested on Maui.
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Teen boy assaulted at UH Maui College
A 15-year-old boy was assaulted by seven male individuals while walking alone at UH Maui College, …
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Teacher struggles to provide for family
We know that teachers often spend their own money to help provide supplies for their classrooms and…
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Affordable housing residents face rent hike
The city is being a grinch. That's according to Kaneohe residents who've been told that the rent at their affordable housing apartments is about to go up as much as $600 a month.
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Road work rush before the holidays
Drivers can expect road closures during all hours of the day in different areas across the H-1 Freeway.
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Popular public restroom in Waikiki closed
The city explains why the restroom has been closed for several weeks and when it's expected to reopen. There's also a temporary remedy on the way.
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Fireworks permits for Big Island available Dec. 26
The Hawaii Fire Department announces that Fireworks permits will be available for purchase beginning Thursday, December 26, at the following locations for the upcoming New Year's celebration.
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Kauai woman injured in traffic accident at shopping center
A 63-year-old Kapaa woman was injured in a single-vehicle traffic accident in front of Longs Drugs store in Kapaa Monday afternoon.
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H-1 Freeway Rehabilitation Project: Dec. 10
On Tuesday, there will be two lanes closed in both directions of the freeway from 9 p.m. to 4 a.m. One through lane in each direction will remain open.
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Chinatown to launch Walkabout Wednesdays
There's a movement to bring more business to Honolulu's downtown area.
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UH helps high school student with research
A Molokai High School junior is getting some help from the University of Hawaii on her project to help protect endangered birds.
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Queen's Medical Center to open at former HMC
Queen's Medical Center has officially taken over and will reopen part of the facility on Tuesday.
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Woman gets 46-month prison sentence for Ponzi scheme
A woman convicted of wire fraud in a Ponzi scheme was sentenced to 46 months in prison.
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Maui bill aims to regulate GMOs
Another island is moving toward regulating the use of genetically modified crops and pesticides.
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Gov. Abercrombie appears on CNN's 'Crossfire'
Gov. Neil Abercrombie appeared on CNN's Crossfire show on Monday. He talked about the nation's economy, from military spending to unemployment insurance.
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UH West Oahu employee receives 2013 President's Award
UH West O'ahu Facilities Manager James "Kimo" Yamaguchi has been selected as the 2013 recipient of the President's Award for Excellence in Building and Grounds Maintenance.
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Action Line Consumer Alert: How to avoid holiday overspending
Holiday shopping is in full swing, with hundreds of consumers hitting the stores. But, how do you buy for family and friends without overspending?
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6 missing adults, children found alive in Nevada
RENO, Nev. (AP) — Two adults and four children who were stranded in sub-zero temperatures in a Nevada mountain range for nearly 48 hours were found alive and well on Tuesday by search crews, authorities said.
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13 plead guilty to attacking Paypal servers
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Thirteen people have pleaded guilty to helping briefly disable online payment service provider Paypal as part of a protest that authorities say was organized by the hacking group Anonymous.
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Bipartisan negotiators reach modest budget pact
WASHINGTON (AP) — Congressional negotiators reached a modest budget agreement Tuesday to restore about $63 billion in automatic spending cuts from programs ranging from parks to the Pentagon, with votes expected in both houses in the next several days.
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Mourners and world leaders gather in South Africa for Mandela memorial…
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — World leaders and joyous, singing South Africans have gathered to honor Nelson Mandela at a Soweto soccer stadium.
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US-led Pacific trade zone talks end without deal
SINGAPORE (AP) — The United States and 11 other nations negotiating a free trade zone stretching from Chile to Japan failed to reach a final agreement at talks in Singapore, but indicated they were closing in on a landmark deal.
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Canada plans claim that would include North Pole
TORONTO (AP) — Canada plans to make a claim to the North Pole in an effort to assert its sovereignty in the resource-rich Arctic, the country's foreign affairs minister said Monday.
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UH football assistants Kaumeyer & Tuioti will not return
Following a 1-11 season, sources tell KHON2 that changes will be made to the University of Hawaii football coaching staff, as defensive coordinator Thom Kaumeyer and linebackers coach Tony Tuioti will not return next season.
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UFC heavyweight Shane Del Rosario dead at 30
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. (AP) — UFC fighter Shane Del Rosario died Monday, nearly two weeks after the heavyweight had a heart attack. He was 30.
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NFL Week 14: Elam's record broken by a Bronco
Matt Prater broke an NFL record while helping the Denver Broncos clinch an AFC playoff berth. Prater clubbed a 64-yard field goal as the first half expired before the Broncos completed a 52-28 thrashing of the Titans.
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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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