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A social media challenge is damaging door and fraying nerves on Maui. The call from residents to do something about this neighborhood nuisance. One golfer needs a bit more time on the range. A big surprise for a driver in Ko Olina when an errent shot smashed into his windshield. Who is responsible for damages and why it could be tough to make them pay up. Check out this work of art, perfect for the waves. Where the pre-teen artist drew her inspiration and where it'll be on display.

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The threat for minor flooding and ponding will continue through tonight as a surface trough shifts over the eastern half of the state. Meanwhile, after 55 years of mostly free art classes and cultural lessons, the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa will end its Community Programs next June.

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Fall flavors and weekend projects. Sample limited-time pumpkin desserts popping up around Oahu and pick up simple safety tips for your next DIY paint refresh.

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Heavy rain triggered widespread flooding on Molokaʻi, forcing schools and county offices to shut down. Charges have been filed against the man accused of kidnapping a woman along the Diamond Head coast. Plus, an Ocean View couple faces an exhausting and costly rebuild months after Hurricane Lala slammed Hawaii Island.

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It is a First Alert Weather Day, as the statewide flood watch has been extended through early Thursday. All that rain could make for some dangerous driving conditions, so our Casey Lund gives us a look at the roads in East Oahu. And we're following some developing news out of Spain, where the country's Prime Minister has announced three days of national mourning after a high-speed train collision killed at least 68 people and injured dozens. 

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It's a First Alert Weather Day, as a flood watch is in effect across the state. There were heavy downpours overnight. We have team coverage to get you ready for today's conditions. Terrifying moments caught on camera, as a man is seen grabbing a woman from behind in the Diamond Head area. We have reaction from witnesses and the latest on the suspect. A change that all Merrie Monarch fans need to know about. Why you'll want to get those ticket request forms ready a bit earlier.

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Our First Alert Weather Team is tracking the arrival of wet weather and the potential for heavy showers and isolated thunderstorms. Meanwhile, with a week to go before the November general election, political spending in Hawaii has reached a new high, and most of it is coming from one source.

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A terrifying daytime kidnapping was caught on camera in broad daylight, rattling a quiet neighborhood along the Diamond Head Gold Coast. Meanwhile in federal court, a judge decides whether an embattled Maui Police commander accused of taking bribes will remain behind bars ahead of his trial. Plus, a Kauai high school homecoming game descends into chaos after a massive on-field brawl breaks out between players and adults.

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Hawaiʻi's youth are taking over the studio to talk story about our future. Hear 12 student leaders discuss civic engagement, ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi and affordability, plus how to join Monday's Walk to the Box.

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Nonprofits and volunteers have spent decades restoring streams in Waipao, taro fields and wetlands, and the fishpond in Windward Oʻahu to manage water and grow food. Stewards of Heʻeia said the work connects the mountains to the sea and depends on community participation.

In this episode, Rick Barboza, Kapalikū Schirman, Kanekoa Kukea-Shultz and Hiʻilei Kawelo discuss ahupuaʻa and shared responsibility, from native plant restoration and 1.3 billion gallons held in loʻi to feeding 2,000 people from the fishpond and sustaining the next generation.

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