Dillon Ancheta
Digital Content Producer, Social Media Reporter
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Dillon Ancheta, a Kauai native, has been with Hawaii News Now since December 2016.
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Master storyteller Lopaka Kapanui has a keen sense when it comes to the energies that surround him.
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HNN's political analyst thinks it could be an easy win for the incumbent.
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“Everybody was navigating on the canoe as a team,” Master Navigator Nainoa Thompson said. “It was an epic voyage."
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The city also says the company’s actions may have been illegal.
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Hawaii's longstanding ties to the British Royal Family were highlighted in a special ceremony.
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Uncle Billy’s Hotel was badly damaged by a fire earlier this year that’s believed to have been started by squatters.
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The suspect, who is also accused of sexual assault, was released pending investigation.
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However, things are slowly improving for the home remodeling industry.
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She's also the sister of a former Miss Hawaii titleholder.
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“I like to think he just had a magic about him, that was just God-given talent and one of his many gifts that he was just born with."
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If Roe is repealed, more than 20 states could be impacted — but Hawaii is not one of them.
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Two women were treated for smoke inhalation.
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“It was all about gratitude this year, it was all about Ke Akua, all about love.”
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"Itʻs just nice to feel people again, and to see the smiles on everybody. We love it.”
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On Thursday night, the Miss Aloha Hula competition kicks off at the Edith Kanakaole Stadium.
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An anonymous tip led her to a recently vacated Makiki apartment where she got it back.
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He founded the award-winning Halau O Ka Ua Kanilehua.
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One Hawaii councilmember is exploring the idea of cutting back on the gas tax.
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Other honorees announced in her group include First lady Eleanor Roosevelt and pilot Bessie Coleman.
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Rudy Puana has already pleaded guilty to one of the charges against him.
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She was in Washington studying to become an aircraft maintenance technician.
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His ex-girlfriend was among those at the lookout, the documents said.
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The Civil Air Patrol aircraft crashed Sunday afternoon.
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Plus: HPD releases the latest details in a deadly Waianae shootout.
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HNN has obtained new body camera footage from the scene of the crash.
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Meanwhile, there was a tie in the category of best student song director.
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Police say someone escaped the Kaneohe facility around 12:30 p.m.
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Unlike others who usually ask for a vacation or the latest tech gadget, this 19-year-old asked for something to kickstart his career.
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She put up a hard-fought battle for nearly two years after her diagnosis.
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Senate President Ronald Kouchi echoed the need to rebuild trust in government.
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The Kauai Police Department said it’s still waiting for the autopsy report to be finalized before sharing all of their findings, which can take on average three to four months.
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So far, the CDC hasn’t changed their definition of “fully vaccinated” to include a booster.
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Hawaii lost legends in the sports, broadcasting and cultural communities over the last year.
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The Navy is disputing the state's findings, saying the samples were from an off-service section of the water distribution system.
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She had a long teaching career and continued her humanitarian work in her retirement.
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He started his long career covering Hawaii news in 1963 when he was hired at the Honolulu Advertiser.
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Dozens of community teams are taking part in this year’s Over the Edge fundraiser, rappelling 400 feet down the side of the Hyatt Regency Waikiki.
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It's a bit of a pain, but it's for a good cause.
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May Millete's body is still missing. In an emotional plea, her sister said through tears, "Please help us bring my sister home."
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Police said the body was in an "advanced stage of decomposition."
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“How can you stand there and look at us with straight face and say you represent the people?” the man said.
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Three vans were donated by the Chan-Zuckerberg Initiative to serve the island.
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To celebrate her life, her family is asking people to show kindness and aloha to others.
The change begins Oct. 24.
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A $500 warrant is now out for her arrest.
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He lives with several medical conditions including epilepsy, cerebral palsy and recurrent seizures.
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The stairs have long been a source of debate among the community.
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Honolulu police hope a renewed call for tips will help solve the case.
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The parade is known for extravagant, over-the-top shoes that highlight something unique from each state.
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The mainland company that did the original restoration will return to Oahu this month to fix it.