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Local legend’s powerful new take on “The Star-Spangled Banner” goes viral

Hawaiian singer and musician Willie K. stunned the crowd at Aloha Stadium in Honolulu on Saturday with a stirring new take on the national anthem. Via: HuffPost Accompanied by his ukulele, he dispensed with the traditional melody and went with his own for “The Star-Spangled Banner” prior to the game between the University of Hawaii and University of Nevada, Reno. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_AMPPTfn2nY The result turned Willie K. ― a local legend […]

October 23, 2018

Local News

This Remote Hawaiian Island Just Vanished

Using satellite imagery, federal scientists confirmed Monday that East Island, a critical habitat for endangered Hawaiian monk seals and green sea turtles, was almost entirely washed away earlier this month. It’s unclear if East Island — an 11-acre spit of sand and gravel that hosted a U.S. Coast Guard radar station until 1952 — will ever return or how resilient the displaced animals will be.

October 23, 2018

Events

Drug Take Back Program Slated for Big Island 10.27.18

On Saturday, (October 27), members of the public may turn in unused, unneeded or expired prescription medications between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m

October 22, 2018

Events

Kohala Filipino Fest 2018

This weekend King Kamahameha Park was the place to be to celebrate Filipino culture and heritage. KNKR was there broadcasting live, interviewing honorees, attendees and local officials. Hosts Benny Cazimero and Analisa Marcom with P. LoveFilipino Fashion Senator Lorraine Inouye and P. Love show their support for local radioFilipino Fashion Event Organizer David Fuentes sat down with Benny & AnalisaFilipino Fashion Steven Gabriel talks culture and heritage.Filipino Fashion Benny talks […]

October 22, 2018

HI Life

Big Island Farmers Tally Damage to Crops, Land & Inventory

A survey of 46 farmers by University of Hawaii’s College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources found they had collectively lost an estimated $27.9 million in destroyed property.

October 22, 2018

Events

Filipino Fest Live Remote Broadcast

Today KNKR is broadcasting from the Kohala Fillipino Fest at Kamehameha Park. Join Analisa Marcom and DJ Bruce Kelly as we celebrate and promulgate Filipino heritage and culture on the Big Island

October 20, 2018

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Flash Flood Watch/ High Surf Advisory

The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Watch and high surf warning through Saturday night. Heavy rains and thunderstorms are possible for Hawaii Island.

October 19, 2018