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The state Department of Law Enforcement comments on recent illegal firework busts; Author Randy Roth talks about the legacy of his book "Broken Trust," now available as an audiobook
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A retired federal public defender discusses what a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling means for local public corruption laws; New research breaks down how to identify Sharwil avocados
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Top Honolulu transportation officials talk about the progress of Skyline so far and the work ahead as the rail marks its first year in operation; Miss Hawaiʻi 2023 reflects on the pressures of being in the public eye
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State Director of the Department of Law Enforcement Jordan Lowe addresses the arrests of four state sheriffs in two separate investigations; HECO executive Jim Kelly on the suspected cause of the recent power outages in Downtown Honolulu
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Health experts break down what you need to know about the COVID summer surge; Finding common ground with top politicians and officials over their favorite foods
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Should we be optimistic about the economy?; How hurricanes imperil rare native birds; Keeping the rare art of hula kiʻi alive