Makani Kai Air: Plane had engine failure
The owner of Makani Kai Air says the plane that crashed off Molokai had catastrophic engine failure.
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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 plane crash victims
WATCH VIDEO: The Coast Guard transported three passengers to Emergency Medical Services after a …
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Loretta Fuddy committed to service
Gov. Neil Abercrombie appointed Loretta Fuddy to her position more than two years ago. In her role …
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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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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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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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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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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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Pele's hair spotted at Halemaumau Crater
The active, spattering lava lake at Halemaumau Crater on the Big Island has created a nearly continuous carpet of Pele's hair.
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Laulima: Family moves to Hawaii; dad diagnosed with cancer
Christmas is just about two weeks away, which is still plenty of time to help out those in need. One family moved to Hawaii in search of a better life.
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Man found dead at Maui hotel identified
The man who was found dead at a Maui hotel about a week ago has been identified.
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Shorter holiday season impacts Hawaii Christmas tree vendors
It's two week 'til Christmas and usually by this time of year, long-time tree vendor Richard Tajiri would be down to his last few trees. But that's not the case this year.
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Local retailer to pay for alleged pregnancy discrimination
Step Three, Ltd., a Hawaiian resort retailer, will pay $60,000 for discriminÂating against an employee because of her fertility treatments and eventual pregnancy, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced Wednesday.
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Action Line: School still waiting for solar savings
Several Hawaii schools had high hopes of slashing their electricity bills. But like many homeowners who installed photovoltaic panels, there are long waits before they can start saving.
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Big Island beach closed after man bitten by shark
A bodyboarder is recovering after a run in with a shark at Punaluu Beach Park in Kau.
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Resurfacing project on Maui to begin
The County of Maui Department of Public Works - Highways Division announced that work on the Kahekili Highway Resurfacing Project is scheduled to begin on December 16, 2013 and continue through April 30, 2014.
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H-1 Freeway Rehabilitation Project: Dec. 11
There will be two lanes closed in both directions of the H-1 Freeway from Likelike Highway to Ward Avenue from 9 p.m. to 4 a.m. One through lane in each direction will remain open.
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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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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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Sriracha maker says Calif. put hold on its sauces
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Southern California-based maker of Sriracha has been told it can't ship any more of its popular hot sauce to food distributors until next month because the state Department of Public Health is enforcing stricter …
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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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Interpreter at Mandela event: I was hallucinating
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — The man accused of faking sign interpretation while standing alongside world leaders like U.S. President Barack Obama at Nelson Mandela's memorial service said Thursday he hallucinated that angels were entering the …
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Interpreter for deaf at Mandela event called fake
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — As one world leader after another paid homage to Nelson Mandela at a memorial service, the man standing at arm's length from them appeared to interpret their words in sign language. But advocates for the deaf say he was a faker.
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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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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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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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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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