Casey Lund
Sunrise Reporter
Honolulu, Hawaii
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Casey Lund is a reporter for Hawaii News Now Sunrise, Hawaii's top-ranked morning news.
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As usual, officials are reminding folks to plan ahead, arrive early, and pack patience.
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HART CEO Lori Kahikina said the trial running phase has been a success.
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“We’ve been putting up with — for too long — the kind of vagrants that really, quite honestly are people who have criminal records and think they have a right to be there."
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"I felt like the house was gonna get ripped apart."
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The city’s “WorkHawaii” program is focusing on connecting recent college graduates with new careers, but a city spokesperson says the event is open to everyone.
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In light of Safe Boating Week, the US Coast Guard is working to educate mariners about operating responsibly in Hawaii waters.
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“These men and women are trained to provide life-saving medical treatment and they are so deserving of this recognition.”
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If you haven’t visited the small town of Pahoa recently, you may be surprised to see how much the tight-knit community has grown.
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DLNR is holding a virtual community meeting Wednesday night to get public comment on the hot button issue in Puna.
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A town hall will be taking place Tuesday night at 5:30 p.m. for community members to voice their concerns.
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She says now her focus isn’t on the past but on the future of her school and her students — now divided between two campuses.
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Big changes are coming to an important part of Chinatown.
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Officials are reminding those attending the Merrie Monarch Festival to not leave Hawaii Island with any Ohia products to prevent the disease from spreading.
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Spring time is swordfish season in the pacific and Hawaii fisherman are reeling them in.
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America’s top four oil producers recorded more than a trillion dollars in sales last year.
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A new solar energy farm is being built on West Oahu over the next few years, meant primarily for those who cannot afford (or don’t have space for) rooftop solar.
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New action is being taken to protect and restore Hawaii’s coral reefs from potential threats.
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Getting sticker shock from egg prices these days? You’re not alone.
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Rising food prices are pushing many local family’s household budgets to the brink.
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Getting a driver’s license is one of the most important milestones for high school students.
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Wai Kai Lagoon at Hoakalei Resort will open its doors to the public on Saturday.
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Some of the latest tech in the service industry will be on display this week.
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After pandemic hiatus, the annual celebration returns to the Hawaii Convention Center for in-person festivities.
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”It felt like I was witnessing history."
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The Institute for Human Service said the triage center will provide medically monitored detox care, psychiatric medication, and urgent medical care.
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Attendees will also have the chance to go on an unguided tour.
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Businesses on Dillingham Boulevard are struggling to stay afloat as rail work turns the thoroughfare into a construction zone.
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“Look out for each other."
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A tradition running 39 years is back in full swing this year after having to go completely virtual during the pandemic.
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It’s a special time of year — Girl Scout cookie season!
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Buying a dozen roses in Hawaii doesn’t come cheap — it’s actually the most expensive in the nation.
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NTSB announced Tuesday it has launched an investigation. A preliminary report is expected in 2 to 3 weeks.
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Kamehameha Highway near Waimea Bay is now considered an emergency traffic zone.
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The carnival opens on Friday and Saturday from 12 p.m. to 11 p.m.
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“We did find a number of things in the stomach of the sperm whale that may have contributed to its death and are certainly disturbing.”
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There’s a lot happening in the new year at the Honolulu Zoo.
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The new fleet is slated to arrive in August.
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Albizia is one of the fastest-growing trees in the world.
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The event features employers from a wide range of industries including customer service, travel, health care and finance.
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The Humane Society is also nearing completion of a new West Oahu campus.
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He was found guilty of murder, kidnapping and burglary.
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Brown is charged with second-degree murder, kidnapping and burglary, among other crimes.
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A popular radio series and podcast is making a stop in Hawaii.
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The festivities kick off Friday at 5 p.m. with the opening ceremonies at the Chinatown Cultural Plaza.
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Each year, thousands of humpback whales return to Hawaii’s warm waters to mate, give birth and raise their calves.
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”It’s not a quick fix. This is our ongoing commitment and we are going to stay committed.”
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Making healthy New Year’s resolutions is the easy part — but sticking to them, can be trickier.
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When you take a look out your window on New Year’s Eve, the amount of illegal fireworks you see is stunning.
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Michael Goto of the United Fishing Agency says that short supply isn’t driving up the price.
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