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Nurses are leaving private homes to work at hospitals desperate for staff because of a record number of patients. "About 500 patients a day more than pre-pandemic," said Hilton Raethel, of the Healthcare Assoc. of HI. "Because patients are getting sicker."
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"Natalie Hawaii's Grammy Nominee" airs TONIGHT at 6:30 p.m. HST on KITV! Tune in to watch Natalie get red carpet ready, and for some live performances from her as well!
If you happen to miss it, you can catch it TOMORROW at 8:00 a.m. HST on Hawaii's KIKU.
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'WHEN YOU THINK OF MIKE CHU, YOU THINK OF ALOHA' | Hundreds gather to celebrate the life of a beloved Kailua basketball coach and mentor.
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'KEEP GIVING BLOOD, KEEP DOING YOUR PART AS A HERO' | Family confirms the death of 24-year-old Maui firefighter Tre Evans-Dumaran.
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BALLOON POPPED | US Army veteran Devon Pace was recording from his yard in Myrtle Beach, SC, when US fighter jets downed a suspected Chinese Spy Balloon just off the coast.
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A suspected Chinese surveillance balloon seen in the U.S. has sparked national security and diplomatic concerns, adding to already tense Washington-Beijing relations. Secretary of State Antony Blinken postponed his highly anticipated trip to China.
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Earlier this week, economists agreed the US economy likely added about 185,000 jobs in January. That would have been a solid gain, still above the pre-pandemic average. But the economy had other ideas, adding more than half a million jobs in January.
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A year ago, President Biden used his first State of the Union address to push top Democratic priorities that were sure to face a battle in the narrowly divided Congress - but he also laid out a four-pronged “unity agenda.” A look at where things stand.
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HILO OFFICER-INVOLVED SHOOTING | A man has been arrested following a police shooting in Hilo on the Big Island, Friday.
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Nursing shortages are impacting some of the most vulnerable patients, as nursing help is also needed in the homes of medically fragile patients. KITV4's Kristen Consillio tells us about a family who is facing the crisis firsthand.
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GOOD SAMARITAN SHARES STORY | Zach Jones, a disabled veteran, was in the Walmart parking lot when, according to reports, 46-year-old Desmond Kekahuna intentionally ran over a woman. When Jones got out of his car to help, Kekahuna beat him with a tire iron.
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The sighting of a Chinese surveillance balloon over Montana Thursday drew worldwide attention. People involved in international relations at the East West Center in Manoa, Hawaii shared their theories about the balloon’s purpose.
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Natalie Ai Kamauu's 8th studio album "Natalie Noelani" has been nominated for Best Regional Roots Music Album! Tune in to KITV TOMORROW at 6:30 p.m. HST for "Natalie Hawaii's Grammy Nominee" and go behind the scenes as she gets ready for the Grammys, plus live music from Natalie!
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INSANE conditions on Mt Washington, NH. 120mph+ winds and -95°F wind chill. It is above the tropopause, meaning that these are stratospheric winds.
Footage from the summit live stream 2:30-2:40pm. #nhwx
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Residents in the City and County of Honolulu can now apply to the waitlist for the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program. Eligible households can apply to receive rental assistance funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
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Dwayne Yuen, the former Punahou basketball coach who was arrested at his Manoa home Thursday for allegedly having child pornography, made his first appearance in federal court Friday.
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JUST IN | A suspect has been arrested following a police shooting in Hilo on the Big Island, Friday afternoon. Officials have confirmed with KITV4 that the incident was an officer-involved shooting and that both the officer and the suspect are alive.
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Every year the American Heart Association designates Feb. 3 as the annual "Wear Red Day" to raise awareness for heart disease and stroke. This year, the American Heart Association is challenging people to "Be the Beat, save a life, and learn CPR."
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This 60 foot whale washed up on shores of Kauai — After studying its stomach contents, scientists believe it died after ingesting large amounts of fishing lines, traps, and plastic
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NEW DISCOVERY | Astronomers have discovered 12 new moons around Jupiter, putting the total count at a record-breaking 92. Researchers discovered the moons using telescopes in Chile and Hawaii in 2021 and 2022.
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ICYMI | If Hawaii lawmakers pass Senate Bill 786, the cost of rescue operations could get passed on to the hikers who need the rescuing.
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UPDATE | Desmond Kekahuna, the man accused of intentionally running over a woman in the parking lot of a Walmart store in Mililani, has now been charged with attempted murder and assault.
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A symposium on February 11 at the University of Hawai'i will highlight an investigation by the Royal Commission of Inquiry on war crimes being committed in the Hawaiian islands.
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JOBS 📈 | The US economy added an astonishing 517,000 jobs in January, showing that the labor market isn't ready to cool down just yet.
The unemployment rate fell to 3.4% from 3.5%, hitting a level not seen since May 1969.
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CRIME & COURTS | A former U.S. Navy captain living in Kailua who was caught up in a massive contracting scandal was sentenced Thursday to 2 1/2 years in federal prison for taking nearly $91,000 in bribes.
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As the US and its Canadian partners continue to monitor a suspected Chinese surveillance balloon floating above the northern United States, one question stands out among the rest: Why hasn't it been shot down?
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BREAKING NEWS UPDATE | Maui Police say they have located Nadira Rosado and her baby and that both are in good health.
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Maui Mayor Richard Bissen, Jr. visited the site of the diesel oil spill Thursday at the summit of Haleakalā. In coordination with the Space Force, Mayor Bissen viewed the impacted site and receive an overview of the incident from Space Force personnel.
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Friends of one of the University of Hawaii volleyball aunties are putting together a benefit concert to raise money to help Lauretta Sewake and her family rebuild their home. Sewake's house in Wahiawa caught fire last month, causing major damage.
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A Maui firefighter fighting for his life after getting swept in a storm drain is showing signs of recovery. According to the family of Treʻ Evans-Dumaran, he remains on a ventilator, but moved his foot, opened his eyes, and even gave a thumbs up Thursday.
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For the fourth time in the past couple years, Ewa Pantry in Ewa Beach was burglarized. The store's alarm went off around 4 a.m. Thursday and a car could be heard speeding away. The burglar broke in, shattering the glass doors and stealing items inside.
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The Republican-led House of Representatives voted on Thursday to pass a resolution to remove Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar from the powerful House Foreign Affairs Committee.
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NEW DISCOVERY | Some 125,000 years ago, enormous elephants that weighed as much as eight cars each roamed in what's now northern Europe.
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MAINLAND STORMS IMPACT HAWAII FOOD SUPPLY | Hawaii's food supply is shrinking in the aftermath of natural disasters, including the most recent mass flooding in California, which supplies much of the produce for the islands.
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Congratulations to KITV4's Lei U'i Kaholokula, who gave birth on February 1st to baby girl Bobbi Saraiah Kawelinaakauakilinahe Choy!
Baby Bobbi was born 8 lbs, 13 oz, and 22” long. The KITV4 ohana can't wait to meet her! 👶
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FBI agents arrested Dwayne Yuen Thursday morning related to possession of child sex abuse material. Yuen is alleged to have contacted victims for years, engaging in the illegal activity as far back as 2004. More details from KITV4 at 5, 6, 9, and 10pm.
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Six boys will represent Hawaii in an upcoming international Sumo Tournament in Japan. The 13th Hakuho Hai Cup takes place in Tokyo on Sunday, February 12. 1,500 other sumo athletes, ages 10-15, from around the world will compete.
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