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Colorado man dies after scuba diving lesson in Hawaii
KENS - Texas
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July 4, 2025
Police said Greg Durocher, 51, of Castle Rock had been taking a scuba diving lesson with his family. HAWAII, USA — Police in Hawaii are investigating the possible drowning of a man from Colorado. The Hawaii Police Department said South Hilo patrol...
US military’s attempt to retain strategic land for training runs into Native Hawaiian opposition
Associated Press
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July 4, 2025
HONOLULU (AP) — A high-altitude plateau on the Big Island is the only place in Hawaii where thousands of ground forces can practice firing live munitions. It’s also a place many Native Hawaiians consider the spiritual heart of the island. The U.S....
Hawaii police investigating apparent drowning of Castle Rock man who died while scuba diving
Denver 7 - Colorado
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July 2, 2025
HILO, Hawaii — Police in Hawaii are investigating the apparent downing of a Castle Rock man who died while scuba diving on The Big Island. Greg Durocher, 51, of Castle Rock, was apparently participating in scuba diving lessons with his family on...
Vandalism at an Ewa Beach elementary school shocks community
KITV - Hawaii
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Honolulu police have opened a burglary investigation at Pohakea Elementary School in Ewa Beach. A video showing a vandalized special education classroom went viral on social media, leaving the community in shock and with concerns. EWA BEACH,...
These Are the US States with the Worst Cell Coverage for Travelers
Android Headlines
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July 4, 2025
The hot American summer began a few weeks ago. Millions are already heading out for road trips, hiking adventures, and scenic getaways. While these destinations promise unforgettable experiences, many hide a significant challenge that could leave...
Travelers face potential storm-related delays over July Fourth week
NBC News
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July 2, 2025
Revelers traveling for July Fourth festivities may face delays due to stormy weather as the country braces for the busiest week of Independence Day air travel in 15 years. On Wednesday, trouble spots for travel include Florida, due to showers and...
AAA Hawaii: Gas prices hold steady before holiday weekend
The Maui News - Hawaii
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Gas prices are holding steady in Hawaii, according to the AAA Hawaii Weekend Gas Watch. On Thursday, AAA Hawaii reported the statewide average price for regular unleaded was $4.47, which is the same as last week and 22 cents lower than at this...
Once known as 'Dirty Myrtle,' Myrtle Beach is now fastest-growing US metro for seniors
WPDE 15 - South Carolina
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(AP) — A South Carolina beach town once nicknamed “Dirty Myrtle” because of its rowdy nightclubs and strip joints has become a magnet for retirees in a nation that continues to age. The number of residents age 65 years and older in the Myrtle...
State officials, Los Angeles Rams mull more Hawaii minicamps; preseason game unlikely
Spectrum News NY1 - New York
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July 3, 2025
WAILUKU, Hawaii — Puka Nacua passed through a War Memorial Stadium gate with a wide smile and an open hand as he prepared to greet a horde of eager keiki pressed together along a waist-high metal fence. Between some rounds of jan-ken-po with the...
HECO activates Public Safety Power Shutoff for Upcountry Maui customers
Hawaii News Now
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July 6, 2025
UPCOUNTRY MAUI (HawaiiNewsNow) - Due to the threat of wildfires from high winds and dry conditions, Hawaiian Electric has activated its Public Safety Power Shutoff program and proactively shut off power to approximately 330 customers in Upcountry...
“Chicago Fire” Star Jake Lockett Elopes with Dominique Domingo in 'Serene' Hawaiian Waterfall Ceremony (Exclusive)
Yahoo Sports - Canada
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July 3, 2025
NEED TO KNOW Chicago Fire star Jake Lockett married Dominique Domingo in Kauai, Hawaii, on June 18 The couple's "intimate" and "peaceful" ceremony at Kalihiwai Falls was attended by just their parents Water and earth elements were included in the...
I Wore These Celeb-loved Sneakers 8 Days Straight in Hawaii—and They’re Nearly $100 Off for Fourth of July
Travel + Leisure
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I’m not exaggerating when I say I’ve tested out hundreds upon hundreds of sneakers over the years. As a longtime health and fitness journalist, it doesn’t take me long to file this type of footwear into a few different categories: ideal for...
Transpac 2025 kicks off with 2 waves of racers setting sail for Hawaii
Hawaii News Now
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July 3, 2025
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The 2025 Transpacific Yacht Race officially began Tuesday, July 1, with the first wave of competitors leaving Long Beach, California. Sixteen boats launched under clear skies and favorable winds, setting a course for...
Traveling the country via camper
Bellevue Herald Leader - Iowa
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For the past four years, Betsy and Jeremy Laisur have not stayed in the same place for very long. That’s because the couple has been traveling across the country in a camper, visiting all 50 states and dozens of National Parks and historical...
Four Hartnell players land beach volleyball scholarships
Monterey Herald - California
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July 3, 2025
Arriving at Hartnell College to extend their indoor volleyball careers, four players are scholarship-bound – as beach players. Jordyn Pascone, Katie Barclay, Paige Mason and Theresa Habrik were instrumental in leading the Panthers to a Coast...
Hawaiian Airlines And JetBlue To End Loyalty Partnership — What To Know
Travel Noire
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July 1, 2025
Two major U.S.-based carriers are ending their more-than-a-decade-long loyalty program partnership. In late June, JetBlue announced that its partnership with Hawaiian Airlines is coming to an end. JetBlue disclosed that the last day its TrueBlue...
Travel tips for a smooth journey amid record-breaking July 4th travel
WGRZ - New York
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July 1, 2025
AAA predicts a record-breaking 72.2 million Americans will travel over the Fourth of July holiday, with 5.8 million flying. BUFFALO, N.Y. — If you're planning to fly this week, you're not alone. AAA expects a record-breaking 72.2 million Americans...
AAA: Seattle among top 3 Fourth of July travel destinations
KIRO Newsradio - Washington State
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July 3, 2025
Seattle was ranked as the second-best Fourth of July travel destination in a new list created by AAA based on its travel booking data. AAA projected that 72.2 million travelers will journey 50 miles or more from home during the Independence Day...
What are Michigan's top 10 beaches? Where to find them
Battle Creek Enquirer - Michigan
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Michigan features beaches statewide along over 3,200 miles of shoreline. From the Great Lakes to inland lakes, national lakeshores to state parks, the state offers vast shores to explore. The USA TODAY 10BEST Readers' Choice Awards picked 10 west...
Oregon has 4 of the ‘13 Best Beach Towns on the West Coast’
OregonLive.com
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July 3, 2025
When it comes to beach towns, the West Coast has an embarrassment of riches. Oregon alone can boast of so many beautiful spots it’s hard to decide which one is the most alluring. We Oregonians may all have our favorites. Now, the media site Condé...