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1 week ago |
kitv.com | Paul Drewes
HONOLULU (Island News) -- As summer heats up, so does Hawaii's fire season. "Our new reality is that wildfire risk is here to stay. It is statewide and all islands have risk. But there is work we can do to reduce that risk and be better prepared," said Elizabeth Pickett, Co-Executive Director of the Hawaii Wildfire Management Organization. Fire departments across the state have been gearing up for the usually busier summer fire season.
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1 week ago |
kitv.com | Paul Drewes
A 2 acre residential property in Makaha is now being planned as a site for 20 kauhale for at-risk or homeless young adults. The problem with this project comes not from zoning issues or a lack of permits, but instead neighbors who want to shut down the development. "Why bring something like this here when there are all these people's children, and grandchildren," said Tootsie Rodrigues.
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2 weeks ago |
kitv.com | Paul Drewes
Hawaii on the Hill just wrapped up in Washington DC, which showcased island products and gave local business owners a chance to talk politics with national lawmakers. "Hawaii on the Hill is all about showcasing the products and services Hawaii has to offer and how it contributes to our nations economy," said Sherry Menor, President & CEO Chamber of Commerce Hawaii. The biggest event of the four day program is Taste on the Hill, which showcases both large and small island business products.
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2 weeks ago |
kitv.com | Paul Drewes
Some in Hawaii criticize the violence of the Los Angeles riots, and the response from the federal government. Hawaii has protests on a regular basis but it is rare that they turn violent - or evolve into riots like in Los Angeles. In part because both residents and police know people have a right to protest. "Our goal is to let people protest, but let it happen in a way that is not chaos with property damage and violence," said Honolulu Police Dept. Assistant Chief Brian Lynch.
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3 weeks ago |
kitv.com | Paul Drewes
Summer finds many Hawaii high school graduates getting ready to go to college. But, an increasing number of young adults also look at alternative and cheaper ways to start a career. In Kapolei, dozens of young workers are learning what it is like to be in the construction industry. For some it is not just a summer job, but it could be the start of a career. The high school students learn about basic building skills during this 6 week summer program. "I really like working with my hands.
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News and Weather Anchor at KHON-TV (Honolulu, HI)
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