Plane crash impacts Kalaupapa residents
Molokai residents are stunned after a Makani Kai plane crashed in waters off Kalaupapa Wednesday afternoon.
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Family, friends honor Loretta Fuddy
The state of Hawaii lost a true champion when Loretta Fuddy died. Staff members at the Department …
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Makani Kai Air: Plane had engine failure
The owner of Makani Kai Air says the plane that crashed off Molokai had catastrophic engine …
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Fuddy remembered as humble servant
Loretta Fuddy was a local girl done good. Raised in Kaimuki, Fuddy attended Sacred Hearts Academy …
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State DOH director dies in plane crash
A top Hawaii official is dead following a plane crash off Molokai. Officials say state Health …
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Coast Guard rescues passengers from plane crash off Molokai
WATCH VIDEO: The Coast Guard transported three passengers to Emergency Medical Services after a plane crashed in the ocean off Kalaupapa, Molokai, on Wednesday.
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High surf advisory issued for north, west shores
The National Weather Service has issued a high surf advisory, which is in effect from 10 a.m. Friday to 6 a.m. Sunday.
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Man charged in deadly Chinatown assault
A man accused of the deadly beating of an 83-year-old man in Chinatown has been charged.
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Suspect sought in apartment robbery
Honolulu police and CrimeStoppers are asking for the public's help in locating a male robbery suspect.
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Big Island man arrested for reporting false gun threat
Big Island police have determined that a report of a gun threat Monday at a college campus in Hilo was false.
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Head Coach Matt Wright fired by Saint Louis
Sources have confirmed that Saint Louis School has fired Head Football Coach Matt Wright.
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Shark spotted off Laniakea Beach
UPDATE: Warning signs at Laniakea Beach Park were removed after lifeguards did not see a shark in the area.
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Big Island beach reopens after shark bites bodyboarder
The Department of Land and Natural Resources and Hawaii County lifeguards have reopened Punaluu Beach Park after a man was bitten by a shark.
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Loretta Fuddy committed to serving others
Gov. Neil Abercrombie appointed Loretta Fuddy to her position more than two years ago. In her role as state health director, she also served as the mayor of Kalawao County on Molokai.
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Big Island man charged in domestic violence case
A 35-year-old man arrested after a domestic violence incident in Hilo has been charged.
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28 states ask FDA to rethink painkiller approval
WASHINGTON (AP) — More than two dozen state prosecutors (including Hawaii) are asking the Food and Drug Administration to reconsider its approval of a powerful new painkiller called Zohydro, saying that the narcotic pill could add to the …
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Local company gives gifts to sick children
Graham Builders hosted an annual gift wrapping party Wednesday morning, putting the final touches on 100 gifts for kids with cancer.
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Holiday decorations at veterans cemeteries must come down
There's a grinch at the Hawaii State Veteran's Cemetery. At least, that's what those who have loved ones buried there are saying. They've been told their holiday decorations at gravesites will have to come down.
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No meals being cooked at Waipahu school during investigation
Meals will not be prepared at Waipahu Elementary School. At least, not until the state figures out why 42 people, mostly children, became sick after lunch on Tuesday.
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Police seek suspect in Hilo gun threat
Big Island police are asking for the public’s help in locating a suspect and vehicle wanted in connection with a gun threat incident at the University of Hawaii Hilo campus.
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'Affluenza' defense in fatal teen drunk driving case
NEW YORK (CNN) - A Texas teenager killed four people while driving drunk. His attorney chose an unusual defense to keep him out of prison.
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FCC votes to consider lifting ban on cell use on flights
WASHINGTON (CNN) - Talking on your cell phone in flight could be grounded before you start dialing.
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Holiday shopping spree not for everyone
NEW YORK (AP) — Many Americans are watching the annual holiday spending ritual from the sidelines this year.
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Japan plans $53B stimulus as recovery falters
TOKYO (AP) — Japan's Cabinet approved billions of dollars of stimulus spending in a supplementary budget meant to perk up a faltering economic recovery and cushion the impact of a sales tax hike next April.
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Fake signer at Mandela event says he hallucinated
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — The sign language interpreter at Nelson Mandela's memorial says he suffers from schizophrenia and hallucinated and saw angels while gesturing incoherently just 3 feet away from President Barack Obama and other world …
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North Korea executes leader's uncle as a traitor
PYONGYANG, North Korea (AP) — North Korea said Friday that it had executed Kim Jong Un's uncle as a traitor for trying to seize supreme power, a stunning end for the leader's former mentor, long considered the country's No. 2.
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Head Coach Matt Wright fired by Saint Louis
Sources have confirmed that Saint Louis School has fired Head Football Coach Matt Wright.
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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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School bus safety: Where's the technology?
School buses on Oahu next year will all be tracked by GPS but other safety related technology did not make the cut.
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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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Michael Jordan shoes auctioned for $104K
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Michael Jordan's shoes from the famous flu game of the 1997 NBA finals were sold for more than $100,000 in an online auction Thursday.
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Town's eBay sale of Palin mayoral SUV causes stir
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — The sale on eBay of a city-owned vehicle used by Sarah Palin when she was mayor of Wasilla is causing a stir in small-town politics: One official says the current mayor is trying to fatten city coffers off Palin's …
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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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