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I Discovered Why Kauai Is The Best Hawaiian Island
The Travel
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July 5, 2025
I’ll be honest, I was a skeptic when it came to Kauai. I got married in Maui, Hawaii, over 20 years ago, and ever since, I’ve dreamed of going back. I never understood why people would ask, “What other islands have you been to?” My response was...
Teen arrested after man seriously hurt in Maili beach shooting
Honolulu Star-Advertiser - Hawaii
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July 5, 2025
A 16-year-old boy was arrested late Friday night after a shooting that seriously injured a 22-year-old man at Maili Beach Park earlier that day, the Honolulu Police Department said. HPD Crime Reduction Unit officer arrested the teen in connection...
Hawaii skaters ‘finally appreciated’ after induction into Skateboarding Hall of Fame
Hawaii News Now
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July 5, 2025
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A handful of local skateboarders have been inducted into the Skateboarding Hall of Fame, a first for Hawaii athletes. Stop by any local skate park ― former pro Darren Ho just might be there. At 65 years old, he’s not...
First Hawaiian Bank parcels in Lānaʻi City on Maui Council’s July 8 regular meeting agenda
Maui Now - Hawaii
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Maui County Council members will consider a resolution for the County to accept a donation from First Hawaiian Bank of its former bank site in Lāna‘i City for office space, a commercial kitchen or other uses. PC: Roxanne Morita / Office of Council...
Bring Hawaii to Your Backyard With Stunning Tropical Plants
Backyard Boss
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July 5, 2025
Summary Monstera plants bring instant tropical vibes with their iconic split leaves and bold presence. Bird of paradise offers striking orange and blue blooms that add structure and movement to your backyard. Hibiscus, banana plants, and palm...
Week ending June 28: Honolulu County home sales
Honolulu Reporter - Hawaii
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July 5, 2025
There were 137 reported residential sales in Honolulu County in the week ending June 28, according to BlockShopper.com. The median sales price was $1,340,000 and the median 2024 property tax bill was $2,197. Property taxes based upon most recent...
Native Hawaiians voice opposition to U.S. military training on culturally significant land
WMTW 8 - Maine
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July 5, 2025
A high-altitude plateau on the Big Island is the only place in Hawaii where thousands of ground forces can practice firing live munitions. It's also a place many Native Hawaiians consider the spiritual heart of the island.The U.S. military wants...
Pascual Crowned Mrs. Hawaii Filipina 2025
Hawaii Filipino Chronicle
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July 5, 2025
by Carlota Hufana Ader West Oahu resident Rosalie Pascual was named Mrs. Hawaii Filipina 2025 on June 7 at the Hilton Hawaiian Village Coral Ballroom. Last year’s pageant queen Glorey McCaleb was on hand to crown the winner. Pascual is originally...
Residents arrive bright and early to land Ala Moana Beach Park spot for July 4th celebration
KITV - Hawaii
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Independence Day celebrations took place throughout the state, and Ala Moana Beach Park was a hotspot for the Fourth of July. From sports to grilling and more, beachgoers celebrated the patriotic holiday. HONOLULU (Island News) -- Ala Moana Beach...
Teen girl treated for gunshot wound in Ewa Beach
KITV - Hawaii
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EWA BEACH, Hawaii (Island News) -- An 18-year-old girl suffered an apparent gunshot wound Friday night on West Oahu. Paramedics were dispatched to Kapolei Parkway in Ewa Beach around 7 p.m. on July 4 to treat the injured teenage girl. She was...
Filipinos In Hawaii Urged To Get US Citizenship Amid Trump's Immigration Crackdown
MENAFN
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July 5, 2025
(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) For many years, becoming a US citizen didn't feel urgent for thousands of Filipino immigrants living in Hawaii. But with immigration crackdowns intensifying under the Trump administration , Filipino community leaders are...
Fjällräven Färden Duffel 50 review: a classy travel pack made with swish Swedish flair and attention to detail
Advnture
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July 5, 2025
Depending on the context, the Swedish word Färden means ‘the journey’ or ‘traveling’, making it the perfect name for Fjällräven's family of durable and functional travel bags. There are six members in this family: two roller bags, a toiletry bag,...
Gunfire at Ma‘ili Beach Park raises concerns over police presence
KITV - Hawaii
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MA‘ILI, Hawaii (Island News) — Community members are voicing outrage after gunshots rang out at Ma‘ili Beach Park just after midnight on the Fourth of July, in what some witnesses initially mistook for fireworks. Residents said the area was left...
The most dangerous vacation destinations for Americans revealed… and how to avoid disaster
Daily Mail
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July 5, 2025
Surging waves were about to doom his terrified daughter to the frigid depths of the Atlantic Ocean after she suddenly fell overboard from the Disney Dream cruise ship on Sunday. Disaster struck on June 29 as the vessel headed to Fort Lauderdale,...
How To Travel The World On A Jet Plane This Summer
MENAFN
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July 4, 2025
(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) Private jet travel is on the rise and is allowing those who can afford it to explore the most uncharted and magical wonders of the world. According to the journal Nature, between 2019 and 2023, the number of...
Driver of truck involved in April incident in Hawaiian Beaches sought by police
Big Island Now - Hawaii
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July 5, 2025
July 4, 2025, 5:38 PM HST Hawai‘i Island police are asking for the public’s help with identifying the driver of a white truck involved in an ongoing investigation of an incident that happened April 5 in the Hawaiian Beaches. The white, early...
TRAVEL SOFTBALL REPORT: Former La Mirada standout helps Team Mexico win the TCS International Challenge
Los Cerritos Community Newspaper - California
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July 3, 2025
Recent La Mirada High graduate Angelyna Conde poses with the Triple Crown Sports International Challenge Silver Bracket Championship trophy after Team Mexico defeated Team Israel 8-5 this past Sunday in Westminster, CO. July 3, 2025 By Loren Kopff...
From island dreams to major league fields: Hawaiian youth team connects with Guardians players, coaches
Cleveland.com - Ohio
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July 4, 2025
CLEVELAND, Ohio — A youth baseball team from Hawaii is discovering the growing influence of their island state in Major League Baseball during a special trip to the Midwest that combines competitive play with professional inspiration. The Mililani...
Beachgoer raises concerns after discovering mystery item washed up on shoreline: 'Decades at sea'
The Cool Down - Oregon
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July 3, 2025
"This journey can take months to many years." by Misty LayneJuly 3, 2025 The amount of garbage in the ocean has been a serious problem for a long time, but have you ever considered just how long that trash has been there or how far it might have...
Honolulu Pride: LGBTQIA+ Events in July 2025
Honolulu Magazine
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July 3, 2025
Photo: Courtesy of Blazing Saddles Hawai‘i Blazing Saddles Hawai‘i Tuesdays, July 1, 15, 22 and 29, 6:30 to 9 p.m. Time to break out those cowboy boots. Join Hawai‘i’s diverse community for line dancing, the two-step and all manner of...