Homicide detectives opened a murder investigation after a body was found in Waipio late Friday night. Meanwhile, Maui Mayor Richard Bissen announced his re-election campaign Saturday morning and promised steadfast leadership and continued recovery for the county.

Homicide detectives opened a murder investigation after a body was found in Waipio late Friday night. Meanwhile, Maui Mayor Richard Bissen announced his re-election campaign Saturday morning and promised steadfast leadership and continued recovery for the county.

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On Hawaii Island, sources say a man in his 20s has died after a head-on collision in Hilo. Meanwhile, the Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight Authority began a series of statewide workshops Thursday as it prepares to take over management of the mountain.

On Hawaii Island, sources say a man in his 20s has died after a head-on collision in Hilo. Meanwhile, the Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight Authority began a series of statewide workshops Thursday as it prepares to take over management of the mountain.

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Thousands of Kaiser Permanente employees announced their plans for a strike for the second time in three months. Hawaii Republicans and a housing developer call for action during a heated discussion about housing costs. Police continue searching for a gunman after a 22-year-old man was hospitalized.

Thousands of Kaiser Permanente employees announced their plans for a strike for the second time in three months. Hawaii Republicans and a housing developer call for action during a heated discussion about housing costs. Police continue searching for a gunman after a 22-year-old man was hospitalized.

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On this episode of HI Now Daily, we’re sipping on health-conscious local coffee, getting muddy in the loʻi, and taking a look at HNN’s special Priced Out of Paradise.

On this episode of HI Now Daily, we&rsquo;re sipping on health-conscious local coffee, getting muddy in the loʻi, and taking a look at HNN&rsquo;s special&nbsp;Priced Out of Paradise.

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