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Can a hurricane turn into a typhoon? Hone might achieve the rare feat
What was once Hurricane Hone in the central Pacific is expected to travel west of the international dateline and fall under the jurisdiction of the Joint Typhoon Warning Center (JTWC). The cyclone will retain the same name but in the event it strengthens to have winds of at least 74 mph, it would earn the designation of a typhoon.
Coco’s Trading Post is Bringing Aloha to the Community
Coco’s Trading Post, a beloved local shop, is dedicated to offering unique, hand-selected handmade products to both locals and visitors, with a focus on bringing the spirit of Aloha to the community. Mikey went out to speak to the owner Nicci Mowat, who shared all of the store’s details.
2025 Polynesian Bowl adds four new players to game from the state of Hawaii
Four more new players from Hawaii have been the selected to the 2025 Polynesian Bowl, it was officially announced this week. Waipahu (Hawaii) linebacker Isaiah Iosefa, Kahuku (Hawaii) linebacker Max Fonoimoana, Kailua (Hawaii) 2026 offensive lineman Esaiah Wong and Honolulu (Hawaii) Kamehameha 2026 tight end Taimane Purcell were all selected to play in the 2025 game at Kamehameha HS in Honolulu.
Ex-Waiakea coach, Hawaii basketball star Alika Smith charged with theft by state attorney general
Former University of Hawaii basketball star guard and ex-Waiakea High basketball coach Alika Smith has been charged with second-degree theft for allegedly stealing money from team parents, the Hawaii Attorney General’s office announced Friday. Smith, 48, was arrested by the Hawaii Police Department on Thursday afternoon. According to the...
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