 | Sweepstakes arcades: Vegas style gaming in Hawaii
Sweepstakes Arcades that promise to pay you cash prizes. But is it illegal gambling?
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 | Names on World War II memorial painted over
World War II veterans are calling on the state to restore a memorial honoring service members killed in action after the memorial was given a fresh coat of paint. But some say those names are now barely visible.
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 | Unique getaways hidden in Hawaii: Castle on Hawaii Island
We have showcased some of Hawaii’s most unique hidden getaways and this featured destination is sure to make a royal impression. Olena Heu travels to a rural community in the Puna district of Hawaii Island where the accommodations are fit for a king and queen.
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 | Hawaii heroes welcomed home by family and comrade
More than 200 deployed Marines and Sailors returned home to Hawaii Thursday morning.
Along with family and friends, a special comrade-in-arms was there to welcome them home.
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 | Dozens brave pungent odor to get a look at corpse flower
Time is running out to see one of the world's most rare and smelliest plants. The corpse flower has an odor many describe as "horrific." But it may not be around for long.
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 | Breaking barriers through surfing
Next month Hawaii marks international surfing day and some young surfers have made a long journey to be a part of it.
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 | Rare, stink plant set to bloom on Oahu this week
A rare and stink flower is set to bloom on Oahu this week. The Amorphophallus titanium, also known as the corpse flower, is expected to bloom on Thursday, May 17
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 | School library being eaten away by termites
Reading a book can be an adventure. But for the students at Washington Middle School, it's not the type encouraged by their teachers.
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 | Dead cobra found in Waipahu likely came in bottle of alcohol
A dead cobra was found in a Waipahu field Monday.
State quarantine officials say it doesn't pose a threat and likely made its way here in a bottle of alcohol.
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 | Missing woman found thanks to 8-year-old girl
CrimeStoppers and the Honolulu Police Department want to thank the public for assistance in locating an elderly woman who was missing for nearly a week.
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 | State's only arson dog vying for national recognition
His name is Kaimi, and thanks to his super snout, he helps fire officials all across the state sniff out arson.
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 | Rebel Souljahz singer scammed out of $720
Hawaii residents, including the singer of a well-known local band, are becoming the targets of a scam.
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 | Oahu man gets slammed with second $54,000+ water bill
Would you be stunned if you opened a water bill for $54,000?
What if it happened twice?
That's what happened to a man on Oahu's North Shore.
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 | Family of deadly Makaha bus stop crash speaks out
Surviving family members of a crash that killed a four-year-old boy are still living with physical pain and financial struggles more than a month later. Help is on the way.
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 | Strangers help make Teejay's wish come true
The story of Waipahu teenager Tiloi "Teejay" Mamea, Jr. has touched the lives of many people. The 14-year-old is battling terminal brain cancer and was told he has just six months to live. But a huge crowd of people took time out of their lives to make Teejay's a little better.
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 | Wheelchair shoplifter and accomplice caught on camera
It is a blatant act of shoplifting caught on camera. Two women calmly walk into a store at Manoa Marketplace and leave minutes later without paying for a dozen items.
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 | Actors aboard blockbuster "Battleship" share experiences working in the islands
The new movie "Battleship," which was filmed right here in Hawaii, doesn't his U.S. theaters until May 18. However, a press junket was held at Pearl Harbor.
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 | Road marker error draws jokes from Hawaii Kai residents
The "ONLY" in the right turn lane on Kawaihae Street was spelled wrong...”OLNY” instead.
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 | Rare cookie cutter shark specimen unveiled
Some people collect the strangest things. A former investigator at the City Medical Examiner's office is one of them. For nearly 20 years, Susan Siu worked as an investigator and several cases are forever burned in her memory; including one involving casualties at sea.
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 | New flights to Fukuoka allow Hawaii residents to enjoy Kyushu
Hawaiian Airlines launched non-stop flights to Fukuoka Japan this week. The new service is expected to generate more than $150 million dollars in visitor spending . The daily flights also give Hawaii residents more choices when planning a trip to Kyushu's largest city.
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