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Sunrise ‘On the Road’: Mauna Lani Resort
Sunrise was “On the Road” on Friday to visit the Mauna Lani Resort along the beautiful Kohala coast of Hawaii Island.
Healthier Hawaii: Heart health for keiki
February is Heart Month, and while we focus on ourselves as adults, it’s important to focus earlier with our children.
Healthier Hawaii: Healthy aging
Improving your health is a common new year’s resolution, but it’s especially important for older people, older adults.
Beautiful sunny weather with light winds for the rest of the week
Lots of sunshine with some mauka and interior clouds and showers for most of the week; with daytime sea breezes and overnight land breezes prevailing Tuesday through Friday. Mostly stable and dry pattern expected through the remainder of the work week.
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Lots of Sunshine with Lighter Winds, Possible High Surf Coming Sunday
We will start to lose the trade winds today; there could be a slight increase in leeward shower activity today through Saturday allowing for some sea breeze driven shower development. Afternoon cloud build up is likely. Big Surf on the way for Sunday on North Shores.
Healthier Hawaii: Preventing injury during sports or exercise
We want both children and adults to lead healthy active lifestyles, but we want to make sure everyone is safe, especially if you’re an athlete or starting a new exercise routine.
Healthier Hawaii: Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Dr. Christopher Tokin, from the Kapiolani Medical Center for Women and Children as well as the Pali Momi Medical Center, is a specialist not only in breast cancer surgery, but also in reconstruction.
Advocates on both sides of TMT issue come together in open discussion
To shed more light on this important topic, we brought in two advocates for and against the project.
Healthier Hawaii: The dangers of vaping for adults and children
In this Healthier Hawaii, we’re talking about the dangers of vaping for adults but particularly for children.
Showers, heavy at times and possible thunderstorms for O’ahu and Kauai
A plume of moisture and unstable air is moving westward and backtracking over Kauai and Oahu today and tomorrow, bringing a higher chance of showers and muggier conditions. Two consecutive long-period swells -- the first from the south-southwest, the second one from the south thru the week.
Trending: Epic Marvel Homecoming Dance and Taimane and John Cruz join world group
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The Kauai Folk Festival is set to kick off at the end of September
The Kauai Folk Festival is happening September 28 - 29, 2019 at the Grove Farm Museum on the Island of Kauai.
Healthier Hawaii: Should I go to an urgent care clinic or the ER?
Sometimes when we feel ill, our doctor may not be available or it’s after normal clinic hours.
Healthier Hawaii: Female athlete triad
Female athlete triad is a medical condition observed in women.
SmartMoney Monday: Financial scams targeting the elderly
It’s estimated that about 5% of the elderly population, which is a few million people, are victims of some sort of scam every year resulting in billions of dollars in theft.
Healthier Hawaii: Health tips for getting your keiki ready for school
As the school year gets ready to begin and kids get ready to go to school, it’s important to keep them not only healthy but ready to learn.
SmartMoney Monday: Financial tips for caring for seniors
In this SmartMoney Monday, we’re going to learn about a topic all of us have to face at some point: caring for an aging senior in our family.
Smart Money Monday: Tips to start investing
In this SmartMoney Monday, we want to help people looking to grow their finances understand the first steps to take when beginning to invest.
Sunrise goes ‘On the Road’ to Waipahu High School for first day of school
Monday marked the first day of class for 180,000 public school students.
What’s Trending: Muhammed Ali Airport will have therapy dogs
Muhammed Ali airport, serving Louisville, Ky., announces airport therapy dogs. While you're not allowed to pet TSA dogs, a release says that when travelers spot the dogs, they're "free to approach them for quality cuddle time."
Interview: Kelii Makua & Sean McCready/8th Annual Pacific Ink & Art Expo
Kelii Makua and Sean McCready from Tattoolicious talk about the upcoming 8th Annual Pacific Ink & Art Expo at the Blaisdell Exhibition Hall August 2nd 3rd & 4th, 2019.
Geek Beat: Artificial intelligence portraits, an MIT idea!
AI portraits is an MIT idea and artificial intelligence project.
Back to School: Facility improvements in the DOE
It’s back to school next week and some major changes are happening to campuses across the state.
Entertainment: National Smooth Jazz Recording Artist Kenney Polson at Blue Note Hawaii
Smooth jazz artist Kenney Polson is back in Hawaii performing Thursday August 1, 2019 at Blue Note Hawaii; Kenney joins us here on Sunrise.
Entertainment: America’s Got Talent Recap for July 30, 2019
Danger-comedy-singing act Nick & Lindsay performed and got past elimination last night on America's Got Talent; they continue on in the competition!
Hawaii recording artist Meleana Brown set to release new album
She's also performing in Honolulu for one night only.
Business Report: Home price inflation soars
We often mention that inflation is low. But here’s something to keep in mind: Inflation for assets from stocks to houses has been way more.
Back to School: How the DOE is recruiting and keeping qualified teachers
Hawaii has very qualified teachers in its public schools, but there’s more that can be done to recruit more and keep the ones that we have.
What’s Trending: Hospital dresses up babies in pickles costumes and it’s ‘dill-lightful’
There’s a different kind of celebration going on in Pittsburgh.
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
Business Report: Home buying conditions
It’s time for Business Report: Illustrated Economics with Howard Dicus.
SmartMoney Monday: Reducing the risk of business fraud
For this SmartMoney Monday, we’re going to discuss how to reduce the chance of fraud harming your small business.
Entertainment: Another A-Lister gives his support to TMT protesters
Leonardo DiCaprio is the latest celebrity to support TMT protesters at Mauna Kea.
Hawaiian Word of the Day: Ho’oponopono
The word hoʻoponopono is defined as setting things right, to put things in order.
Local musical ‘Petrichor’ prepares for run at Ronald E. Bright Theatre
The production is run by public school students, and ticket sales will benefit the Castle Performing Arts Center.
What’s Trending: A very hungry kid, and Will Smith vs. Will Smith
In addition to the plate-licking kid and the Gemini Man movie trailer, we also take a look as how James Corden treats his interns: by having Terry Crews chase after them!
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.