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Two Hawaii singers take center stage for America’s Got Talent auditions
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – Two singers from Hawaii took middle stage for auditions on America’s Bought Expertise on Tuesday.
For the present’s seventeenth season, Connor Johnson from Honolulu and Lily Meola from Maui showcased their musical abilities in entrance of judges Simon Cowell, Howie Mandel, Sofia Vergara, and Heidi Klum.
23-year-old Connor not solely impressed the judges as he belted out Disclosure’s “Latch,” however he had the viewers swooning over him all through the efficiency.
Lily, 27, carried out an authentic music known as “Daydream” and obtained a golden buzzer from decide Heidi Klum, incomes her a spot within the dwell efficiency rounds.
Watch America’s Bought Expertise on KHNL each Tuesday at 7 p.m.
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Hawai'i New Year's fireworks toll rises to four with death of toddler
A three-year-old boy has become the fourth person to die after a massive explosion of fireworks at a home in Honolulu, Hawai’i on New Year’s Eve, according to a US burns doctor.
The blast killed three women and injured more than 20 people, with many suffering from burns to most of their bodies.
The US military flew six of the injured people from Honolulu to Phoenix, Arizona for treatment on Saturday because Hawaii’s lone burns centre doesn’t have the capacity to care for all of the victims.
The incident has since sparked renewed calls from Hawaii’s leaders to crack down on the state’s vast illegal fireworks trade by introducing enhanced enforcement and bigger penalties.
Kevin Foster, the director of the Arizona Burn Center, said in a press conference on Monday local time that the six victims flown to Arizona were aged in their 20s or 30s and were suffering from extensive burns.
“The smallest [injury] is about 45 per cent of total body surface area, almost half of the body burned, and the largest is just under 80 per cent of the body surface,” Dr Foster said.
He said many required emergency surgery before they could be flown from Hawai’i.
In addition to the burns, almost all of the victims are suffering “projectile injuries” caused by explosive particles that flew through the air, according to Dr Foster.
The doctor said all six patients were showing good vital signs, but they may not be able to resume a normal life for up to a year.
At least four of the patients are expected to remain intubated in medically induced comas for months, and some of them could suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder as a result of the incident.
“There’s something uniquely and particularly horrifying about being burned, especially from this type of injury,” Dr Foster said.
Hawaii’s diverse population has long celebrated New Year’s with fireworks, but in recent years, professional-grade aerial explosives have been growing in popularity even though they are illegal for amateurs.
Honolulu authorities say a person attending a party lit a bundle of aerial fireworks, which fell on its side and shot explosives into two crates that contained additional explosive items.
Video of the resulting explosion shows a rapid series of blasts shooting fireworks in the air and around the front of a house.
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2 Hawaii Ross stores to close its doors this week
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – A popular discount department store will shutter two of its Oahu locations this week.
Ross Dress for Less will close its Fort Street Mall and Keaaumoku stores this Friday.
Flyers were posted on the front doors to announce the closure.
Shoppers said they’re saddened by the news and are worried about what will become of the area.
“This location has different items that we can’t find in any other stores so I’m saddened by the closing but I’m sure they’re doing what’s best for the company so we don’t lose the other stores,” said Lisa Shandoria Johnson.
“Personally it’s too bad for the area too because the more closed down the area is the harder it’s going to be, just like the houseless people, and it’s just going to be a little more dangerous if things aren’t running,” said Carolyn Kopecky.
It’s unknown why the company decided to close the stores. HNN reached out to company officials for comment and are waiting for a response.
Fifteen Ross locations will remain throughout the state.
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Hideki Matsuyama breaks PGA Tour record in Hawaii win
Japan’s Hideki Matsuyama overcame American Collin Morikawa at The Sentry, making a PGA Tour record to par for 72 holes by closing with an eight under 65.
His score of 35 under for the tournament gave him a three-shot victory over Morikawa on the Plantation course in Kapalua, Hawaii.
Matsuyama sealed the win with an eight-foot birdie putt on the par-5 18th hole, giving a small fist pump in celebration.
The putt broke Australian golfer Cameron Smith’s 2022 record at Kapalua by one.
Matsuyama’s win in Hawaii marks his 11th PGA Tour title.
England’s Harry Hall was the best of the British contingent, carding a three under 70 on Sunday to finish tied for eighth spot.
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