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Sunrise Shape Up: Benefits of doing squats
You probably heard at some point that squat is one of the best exercises for you, but there are so many people who don’t know how to do that properly.
What’s Trending: Howard Dicus learns more about binge watching
Howard talks about the British detective series "Midsomer Murders" on Netflix.
March of Dimes CEO and president receives national award
March of Dimes President & CEO, Stacey D. Stewart, is in Hawaii as she received the 2019 National Medical Association (NMA) Council on Concerns of Women Physicians Service Award this past Sunday. Native Hawaiians and Filipinos are especially hard hit with mom and baby health issues.
Back to School: Hawaii State Counselor of the Year talks services available to students
Preparing students for the upcoming school year and beyond
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Business Report: Priciest hotel room rates in tropical destinations
Howard Dicus takes a closer look at the world's priciest hotel rooms in vacation destinations, based on average room rates so far this year.
Beauty and Grace: Fun back to school items and apparel
Some of the most popular items include fun graphic-printed tees, neon backpacks and planners and covers that are interchangeable.
What’s Trending: How to comfort a cone-wearing dog
When Barley the golden retriever was depressed by a recent surgery, his owners came up with a genius way to comfort him.
Business Report: CPB invests $40 million in facilities and technology
The project is called RISE2020 and aims to enhance the customer experience at CPB branches.
Healthier Hawaii: Heat-related illnesses
Heat-related illnesses happen to athletes or people who are exerting themselves in extreme weather.
Foodie Fix: “Da Kitchen” at the Univ of Hawaii; John A Burns School of Medicine
One of the restaurants most popular items is a deep-fried spam musubi.
‘Unstoppable’ documentary dives into Bethany Hamilton’s surfing journey
The documentary is currently being aired in eight theaters across the state.
Annual keiki hula competition starts Thursday
Over two dozen halau are competing at the Blaisdell Arena from July 25-27.
Father and daughter to ‘paddle for hunger’ for Molokai to Oahu championships
The 32-mile race crosses the Kaiwi Channel known as the “Channel of Bones.”
What’s Trending: Oklahoma baby can’t get enough of the camera
Beth O’Daniel is from from Oklahoma and she’s only 1!
Business Report: June hotel report
In this Business Report, Howard Dicus brought out the legos for Illustrated Economics.
Medical expert explains how to protect yourself from harmful UV rays
If you’re out and about this summer, you want to protect yourself from all that sun
What’s Trending: Penny the dog teaches lesson of determination
Have you ever started the week feeling like this? You keep trying and trying and yet, you’re just not going anywhere.
Business Report: Alternative measures of unemployment
There are six different ways the Department of Agriculture measures unemployment.
Taylored Creations: No-bake desserts for summer
No-bake desserts are perfect for summertime activities like camping with friends, or even in the classroom.
SmartMoney Monday: Financial documents to keep or get rid of
In this SmartMoney Monday, we continue discussing financial tips for different stages of life.
Big Island Substance Abuse Council holds 7th annual Summer Jam
There will be a lot of activities showing off fitness and strength.
More than two dozen food vendors to participate in upcoming Luau on the Lawn event
This Saturday, HI’s Finest is hosting an all-you-can-eat Luau on the Lawn event at the Bishop Museum.
Annual Ala Hawaii Food Show to display new products by local businesses
The event is coming August 13th at the Prince Waikiki hotel.
Hawaiian Word of the Day: Pule
The word pule is defined as prayer, incantation and blessing.
Sales slowing down for single-family homes, condos on Oahu
Condo sales are down 10% compared to this time last year.
Interview: The Best of Honolulu Festival is happening this weekend!
The Best of Honolulu Festival is coming up this Saturday at Honolulu Hale.
What’s Trending: Top Gun Maverick releases first trailer
Top Gun: Maverick. It will be released June of next year, 34 years after the original. Starring Tom Cruise, Maverick is now a flight instructor, with one of his students' being Goose's son.
More than a dozen Halau to perform in annual Prince Lot Hula Festival
The 42nd annual Prince Lot Hula Festival is coming up this Saturday and Sunday.
49th annual Ukulele Festival to kick off Sunday
There will be a lot of keiki activities, food booths and tons of ukuleles.
Ohana Matters: Letting your keiki play during the summer
Licensed family therapist Britt Young says free play is essential in helping children develop something called executive function.
What’s Trending: Ice Cream truck in Los Angeles goes viral
Online “influencers” kept calling the owner to ask for free ice cream in exchange for them “promoting” him on social media.
Entertainment: Hawaii singer auditions for ‘America’s Got Talent’
A Hawaii singer, Loki Alohikea was on America's Got Talent last night. AGT didn't show his full audition, but they did show a little bit. He said on IG, and sang my little heart out! Unfortunately it wasn't what they were looking for and I was eliminated:)"
Entertainment: 2019 Emmy nominations released
Nominations for the 2019 Primetime Emmy Awards were announced.
What’s Trending: Does facial recognition really work?
In real life, Homeland has used facial recognition on 19 million travelers. How many of those 19 million turned out not to match their ID's?
Business Report: HTA moves fall tourism update
Fall Tourism Update from Hawaii Tourism Authority will not be on O'ahu this year; Howard Dicus tells us where and when.
Fashion event celebrates 60th anniversary of Goodwill Hawaii
Another Goodwill Goes GLAM! event is coming up.
Vet on Set: Common eye diseases in pets
Contrary to popular belief, dogs and cats have eye similar eye problems to humans .
Hawaiian word of the day: Pele
Pele is our Hawaiian word for volcanoes and the magma that flows from these volcanoes.
What’s Trending: A nun has been nominated for an ESPY
She impressed thousands with her pitch at a baseball game last year.
Grammy-award-winning jazz artist Chris Botti to perform in Hawaii
He’s performing in two shows a night on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
The Moana Surfrider is dishing up special mango-inspired treats, dishes and activities
The celebration of the fruit will run through July.
Oahu native helps design updated version of Bible for modern generation
The company’s version of the Bible incorporates imagery and design, appealing to millennials.
Sunrise Field Trip: A virtual reality experience with Chambers Escape Games
In this Sunrise Field Trip, the crew checked out Chambers Escape Games, a virtual reality escape room.
Foodie Fix: Miss Chen’s Cake
It’s time for your sweet edition of Foodie Fix!
Governor Ariyoshi Foundation to hold gala this August
The new Governor George Ariyoshi Foundation is trying to build a better future for Hawaii.
Geek Beat: Assessing infrastructure with drones
The drones are able to perform automated inspections of buildings.
Original musical ‘A Timeless Princess’ inspired by story of Princess Kaiulani
The musical has two runs from July 11 through 14, and July 18 to 21 at Mamiya Theatre.
Healthier Hawaii: Kapiolani Medical Center’s pediatric after-hours clinic
Kapiolani Medical Center has a new pediatric after-hours walk-in clinic option.
Business Report: Starting a business in Hawaii
For this Illustrated Economics report, Howard takes a look at how Hawaii stacks up when it comes to starting a business.
What’s Trending: Pack of T-rexes take to the race track
And the winner is ... the T-rex!
Hawaii keiki heading to Japan as junior ambassadors at Asian Pacific Children’s Convention
The purpose: promoting international cooperation between children to become global leaders.
‘Growing for Your Future’ is the theme for this year’s Hawaii State Farm Fair
The 57th annual Hawaii State Farm Fair is this weekend at Kualoa Ranch.
Hawaii Youth Symphony gearing up for 2019 Pacific Music Institute
The Hawaii Youth Symphony is gearing up for its summer program, the Pacific Music Institute.
What’s Trending: Disney releases first trailer for upcoming live-action film ‘Mulan’
Disney has released its first trailer for its upcoming live-action film “Mulan.”
UH-Manoa to host summit to discuss the effects of concussions among athletes
An average of 1,000 concussions were sustained annually by Hawaii’s high school athletes over the last decade, according to the Hawaii Concussion Awareness and Management Program.
SmartMoney Monday: Financial tips for ‘firsts’ in life
In this SmartMoney Monday, we continue discussing financial tips for different stages of life.
Business Report: Are you an ALICE?
It stands for “asset-limited, income-constrained, employed.”
What’s Trending: 5-year-old boy goes viral after singing the national anthem
The performance was so impressive that he was then invited to a much larger venue.
Hawaiian Word of the Day: La
La refers to the sun, but it also refers to ʻday.'
Chef Mavro Restaurant takes on new ownership
They say there is now a new focus on vegan, vegetarian dishes.
Tickets on sale now for 44th annual Queen Liliuokalani Keiki Hula Competition
This year, fundraising efforts are underway to support halau traveling to Oahu.
U.S. Congressman Ed Case discusses why he voted for the humanitarian aid package
Congressman Ed Case explains why he voted for the $4.5 billion humanitarian aid package last week.