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Knox the Fox shares Dorans’ Oahu vacation: Part III
Knox TN Today - Tennessee
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July 4, 2025
Over the past two Fridays, I have shared my friends’ perfect plan for visiting what most people have on their bucket list: a trip to Oahu, Hawaii. See some Oahu history and the first four days of their trip here and their next few days here. This...
Travelers face potential storm-related delays over July Fourth week
NBC News
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July 2, 2025
Revelers traveling for July Fourth festivities may face delays due to stormy weather as the country braces for the busiest week of Independence Day air travel in 15 years. On Wednesday, trouble spots for travel include Florida, due to showers and...
US military's attempt to retain strategic land for training runs into Native Hawaiian...
Dayton Daily News - Ohio
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But the Army's lease for state lands beneath a key part of the training range expires in 2029. Native Hawaiians upset with the U.S. military's history of damaging Hawaiian lands with target practice and fuel leaks want the Army out. “They have...
Colorado man dies after scuba diving lesson in Hawaii
KENS - Texas
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July 4, 2025
Police said Greg Durocher, 51, of Castle Rock had been taking a scuba diving lesson with his family. HAWAII, USA — Police in Hawaii are investigating the possible drowning of a man from Colorado. The Hawaii Police Department said South Hilo patrol...
US military’s attempt to retain strategic land for training runs into Native Hawaiian opposition
Associated Press
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July 4, 2025
HONOLULU (AP) — 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....
Vandalism at an Ewa Beach elementary school shocks community
KITV - Hawaii
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Honolulu police have opened a burglary investigation at Pohakea Elementary School in Ewa Beach. A video showing a vandalized special education classroom went viral on social media, leaving the community in shock and with concerns. EWA BEACH,...
Maili wildfire prompts mass evacuation on Leeward Coast
Honolulu Star-Advertiser - Hawaii
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July 7, 2025
Honolulu firefighters had a 95-acre wildfire in Maili 75% contained Sunday night after it led to the mass evacuation of Leeward Coast residents, resulted in a 94-year-old woman being treated for smoke inhalation and burned two homes. City...
These Are the US States with the Worst Cell Coverage for Travelers
Android Headlines
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July 4, 2025
The hot American summer began a few weeks ago. Millions are already heading out for road trips, hiking adventures, and scenic getaways. While these destinations promise unforgettable experiences, many hide a significant challenge that could leave...
Editorial: Report illegal STRs for Oahu’s benefit
Honolulu Star-Advertiser - Hawaii
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July 7, 2025
Honolulu’s Department of Planning and Permitting (DPP) is conducting a Short-Term Rental Awareness Campaign, enlisting residents and visitors in the quest to shut down illegal rentals on Oahu. It’s a welcome move, as is the city’s accelerating...
AAA Hawaii: Gas prices hold steady before holiday weekend
The Maui News - Hawaii
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Gas prices are holding steady in Hawaii, according to the AAA Hawaii Weekend Gas Watch. On Thursday, AAA Hawaii reported the statewide average price for regular unleaded was $4.47, which is the same as last week and 22 cents lower than at this...
Once known as 'Dirty Myrtle,' Myrtle Beach is now fastest-growing US metro for seniors
WPDE 15 - South Carolina
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(AP) — A South Carolina beach town once nicknamed “Dirty Myrtle” because of its rowdy nightclubs and strip joints has become a magnet for retirees in a nation that continues to age. The number of residents age 65 years and older in the Myrtle...
State officials, Los Angeles Rams mull more Hawaii minicamps; preseason game unlikely
Spectrum News NY1 - New York
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July 3, 2025
WAILUKU, Hawaii — Puka Nacua passed through a War Memorial Stadium gate with a wide smile and an open hand as he prepared to greet a horde of eager keiki pressed together along a waist-high metal fence. Between some rounds of jan-ken-po with the...
Traveling the country via camper
Bellevue Herald Leader - Iowa
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For the past four years, Betsy and Jeremy Laisur have not stayed in the same place for very long. That’s because the couple has been traveling across the country in a camper, visiting all 50 states and dozens of National Parks and historical...
“Chicago Fire” Star Jake Lockett Elopes with Dominique Domingo in 'Serene' Hawaiian Waterfall Ceremony (Exclusive)
Yahoo Sports - Canada
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July 3, 2025
NEED TO KNOW Chicago Fire star Jake Lockett married Dominique Domingo in Kauai, Hawaii, on June 18 The couple's "intimate" and "peaceful" ceremony at Kalihiwai Falls was attended by just their parents Water and earth elements were included in the...
Transpac 2025 kicks off with 2 waves of racers setting sail for Hawaii
Hawaii News Now
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July 3, 2025
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The 2025 Transpacific Yacht Race officially began Tuesday, July 1, with the first wave of competitors leaving Long Beach, California. Sixteen boats launched under clear skies and favorable winds, setting a course for...
I Wore These Celeb-loved Sneakers 8 Days Straight in Hawaii—and They’re Nearly $100 Off for Fourth of July
Travel + Leisure
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I’m not exaggerating when I say I’ve tested out hundreds upon hundreds of sneakers over the years. As a longtime health and fitness journalist, it doesn’t take me long to file this type of footwear into a few different categories: ideal for...
Hawaiian Airlines And JetBlue To End Loyalty Partnership — What To Know
Travel Noire
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July 1, 2025
Two major U.S.-based carriers are ending their more-than-a-decade-long loyalty program partnership. In late June, JetBlue announced that its partnership with Hawaiian Airlines is coming to an end. JetBlue disclosed that the last day its TrueBlue...
Travel tips for a smooth journey amid record-breaking July 4th travel
WGRZ - New York
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July 1, 2025
AAA predicts a record-breaking 72.2 million Americans will travel over the Fourth of July holiday, with 5.8 million flying. BUFFALO, N.Y. — If you're planning to fly this week, you're not alone. AAA expects a record-breaking 72.2 million Americans...
Four Hartnell players land beach volleyball scholarships
Monterey Herald - California
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July 3, 2025
Arriving at Hartnell College to extend their indoor volleyball careers, four players are scholarship-bound – as beach players. Jordyn Pascone, Katie Barclay, Paige Mason and Theresa Habrik were instrumental in leading the Panthers to a Coast...
AAA: Seattle among top 3 Fourth of July travel destinations
KIRO Newsradio - Washington State
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July 3, 2025
Seattle was ranked as the second-best Fourth of July travel destination in a new list created by AAA based on its travel booking data. AAA projected that 72.2 million travelers will journey 50 miles or more from home during the Independence Day...