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U.S., China defense chiefs lock horns on Taiwan at Asia security summit
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Big City Diner closing Kaimuki location after 26 years
Honolulu’s Big City Diner will be serving its last meals at its Kaimuki location on Friday after nearly 26 years in business. Read more
FAA investigating helicopter’s hard landing in Kailua-Kona
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Idaho jury convicts Chad Daybell of 3 murders
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