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A total of 33 kupuna (Hawaiian elders) were arrested this morning during a sit-in on the Mauna Kea Access Road.

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U.S. House votes to condemn Trump’s ‘racist’ tweets against Democratic congresswomen of color

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K-pop group BlackPink on Oahu to film travelogue

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Court appoints new lawyer for Katherine Kealoha

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Magnum Reloaded: Actor Tim Kang helps create interesting partnership on ‘Magnum P.I.’

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Infants’ death at unlicensed day care reclassified as manslaughter

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Tua Tagovailoa is treating his younger brother to tough love on field at Alabama

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Hawaii island DUI cases down 3.5% for the year

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House votes to hold Trump officials in contempt

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Prosecutors drop groping case against Kevin Spacey

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Mauna Kea negotiations are largely unsuccessful as protesters brace for police intervention

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TMT says it’s not responsible to reimburse law enforcement

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Infants’ death at unlicensed day care reclassified as manslaughter

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USS Arizona Memorial moves closer to reopening to the public

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Honolulu Museum of Art puts historic Spalding House in Makiki up for sale

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Waiakea’s Imai commits to UH

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Ferd Lewis: CSUN basketball coach linked to NC State investigation

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Ex-UH players lead American Samoa to title

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K-pop group BlackPink on Oahu to film travelogue

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Kids take on grown-up bullies in ‘Matilda the Musical’

Pau Hana Patrol: Italian cuisine, cars make for fine blend at Viaggio

Here’s your guide to the 2019-2020 theater season on Oahu beginning with ‘A Timeless Princess’

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Hawaii-based butchers share their favorite recipes

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July 16, 2019

The case for buying local beef in Hawaii

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By Request: Mango salsa weds sweet, sour, salty, spicy and savory

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Kokua Line: Law doesn’t let patients smoke medical cannabis in public

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House votes to hold Trump officials in contempt

House blocks maverick Democrat’s Trump impeachment effort

House vote condemning Trump’s tweets draws some GOP support

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Bureau of Land Management finalizes Burning Man environmental review

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Prosecutors drop groping case against Kevin Spacey

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Apple, Google continue inclusive push with new emoji

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Janet Jackson, 50 Cent to perform at Saudi Arabia concert

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R. Kelly jailed in Chicago without bond

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Magnum Reloaded: Actor Tim Kang helps create interesting partnership on ‘Magnum P.I.’

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Updated 7:05 a.m.

Fake foods pose real health risks

Hui Makaala benefit features Sonny Ching fashions

Comedian Tumua Tuinei draws some inspiration from a family full of NFL veterans

Leighton Lam Designs debuts new sparkly collection

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Alabama’s Tua Tagovailoa finds the good out of Clemson loss

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Jul. 17, 2019

This season marks 75 years of Kaimuki football

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Waiakea hoops standout Kelsie Imai commits to Hawaii

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Hawaii football: Dayton Furuta named Doak Walker preseason candidate; Warriors complete offseason training

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Jul. 17, 2019

Hawaii women’s basketball: Toeaina, Salanoas help win gold for American Samoa

Hawaii athletics facilities: Gym I renovation complete, track in progress

Warrior Beat: Tuesday tune-up for Hawaii football players

Hawaii men’s basketball: New Lakers assistant Phil Handy expresses ‘gratitude’ for Toronto

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Payments from $208M NCAA settlement to begin in August

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Jordan Yamamoto opens second half with another strong outing as Marlins rout Padres

Ben Simmons backflips, withdraws from Australia’s World Cup squad

Bond between Central Florida quarterback McKenzie Milton, Houston QB D’Eriq King born out of pain

WNBA suspends Riquna Williams 10 games for domestic violence

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Waiakea’s Imai commits to UH

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Kahuku basketball transfer Oscar Cheng embracing island life

Saint Louis, Pac-Five take part in study using special football helmets to measure, track impacts

‘Iolani alum Everett Lau part of Auburn’s first ride to Omaha

OIA, ILH finalize interleague slate

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Lead paint suppliers settle California lawsuit for $305M

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Myths and risks in app that gives you peek into older self

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Delta removes $150 fee for sporting equipment as checked baggage

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Fed survey finds widespread concerns over trade

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Stock indexes end lower, breaking 5-day winning streak

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Tennessee police say tossing drugs in toilet could lead to ‘meth-gators’

75-year-old Florida man kicks alligator, saves dog

Police stop 4 kids who drove SUV 600 miles down Australian coast

Toxic lake in Russia’s Siberia becomes selfie sensation

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U.S. mayors hear conflicting versions of progress in homelessness on Oahu

Clinic for homeless planned for Punawai Rest Stop in Iwilei

Community Outreach Court for homeless defendants moves to Kaneohe

373 homeless people died on Oahu from 2014 to 2018

Hundreds of Oahu homeless died over last five years, medical examiner says

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Kona museum pieces together history of Hawaiian quilting

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When your vacation (happily) goes to the dogs

World Series of Poker Main Event set to conclude Tuesday

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Olympic Village condos to become apartments

Lottery ticket winners announced

Electrocuted slug causes train delays

Cultural differences pose a challenge at schools

Panda celebrates second birthday

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Mexican drug kingpin Joaquin ‘El Chapo’ Guzman sentenced to life in prison

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Apollo 11 astronaut returns to launch pad 50 years later

Cyberattacks inflict deep harm at technology-rich schools

‘Chatgate’ scandal throws Puerto Rico governor into crisis

Police officer in ‘I can’t breathe’ death won’t be charged

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More than 20 presumed dead after suspected arsonist sets Japanese animation studio ablaze

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Notre Dame far from safe enough for restoration work to begin

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Netanyahu makes history as Israel’s longest-serving leader

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Asian entertainment industries grappling with #MeToo issues

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How North Korea’s leader gets his luxury cars

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Obituaries

Former Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens dies at age 99

South African musician Johnny Clegg dies at 66

Boxing champ Pernell Whitaker, 55, dies after being hit by car

Trailblazing journalist Hoden Nalayeh killed in Somali attack

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