Tom George, KITV4

Tom George

KITV4

Honolulu, HI, United States

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Past articles by Tom:

Offensive Honolulu license plate still on the road one year later

It's an incendiary message that first caught drivers' attention almost a year ago: a vanity license plate with an expletive-laced message "FCK BLM", or Black Lives Matter. The license plate → Read More

Vicky Cayetano gears up for competitive Democratic primary race

The former First Lady is touting her business experience and being the only female candidate on the Democratic side. → Read More

First Lady Dawn Amano-Ige talks Washington Place reopening, education, pandemic

It's a place steeped in royal history, now home to Gov. David Ige and First Lady Dawn Amano-Ige. → Read More

Lt. Governor calling for Governor to end Hawaii's indoor mask mandate

Hawaii remains the only state left with an announced end to its statewide mask mandate. → Read More

Rhea Lana's holding Spring Event offering a wide array of discounted children's items

The consignment retailer Rhea Lana’s is hosting its Spring Event from Feb. 27 to March 5 at Pearl Ridge Center. → Read More

2022 Hawaii legislative kicks off as lawmakers consider $18 minimum wage

The pandemic and ongoing economic recovery were top of mind for lawmakers heading into the 2022. → Read More

Community testifies on proposed new Hawaii district lines

It's a complicated behind the scenes process that happens every 10 years. → Read More

Waikiki pavilions cleared out to make way for new vendors

Two pavilions near Waikiki Beach that have become a neighborhood problem area are getting a new facelift. → Read More

Pearl City residents hit hard by storms cleaning up from flood damage

Two days after flood waters ravaged Pearl City, neighbors are left picking up the pieces. → Read More

Kauai organization hopes to curb rise in overdoses

Aaron Hoff, a recovered addict himself, created the Keala Foundation to help with youth support and intervention. → Read More

House passes 'Build Back Better' act

The nearly $2 trillion spending plan covers everything from child care to climate change. → Read More

Philippines-based church leader with Oahu ties indicted on sex trafficking charges

Quiboloy and several others were indicted by a federal grand jury for their roles in the sex trafficking scheme. → Read More

Red hot Oahu real estate market shows no signs of slowing

The median cost for a home in Oahu is more than a million dollars. Experts say that means, for now, it is still very much a sellers’ market. And without any new home construction, it's only going to s → Read More

Waikiki residents struggle with homeless crisis in the area

It's the main street next to one of the most iconic beaches in the world, but at night, neighbors say Kalakaua Avenue in Waikiki has become a nightmare as the homeless crisis gets out of hand. → Read More

Honolulu Police not ruling out foul play in disappearance of 6-year-old Isabella Kalua

Family and community members, along with law enforcement teams expanded their search efforts on Thursday. → Read More

Three Honolulu Police Officers involved in shooting death of 16-year-old teen will not go to trial

A Honolulu judge found no probable cause in the criminal case against the three Honolulu Police officers. → Read More

No changes to Hawai'i Safe Travels program as Delta variant surges

Hawai'i reported 1,167 COVID-19 cases on Friday -- the highest since the pandemic began last year. → Read More

Native Hawaiian groups working to reach unvaccinated population

With COVID-19 cases on the rise, for Kim Ku'ulei Birnie from Papa Ola Lokahi, it's frustrating. "Our numbers are growing.. more than any other group , our Native Hawaiian numbers are growing," she says. Despite that, both the Native Hawaiian and the Pacific Islander communities have lagged behind other ethnic groups when it comes to getting vaccinated. But as leaders from President Biden to… → Read More

Spike in Vegas COVID-19 cases prompts concern in Hawaii

They say what happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas. But Kauai County worries that's not always true. The biggest hot spot for bringing COVID home to Kauai ? Las Vegas. I know Las Vegas is a popular destination but it poses significant risks," said Kauai Mayor Derek Kawakami at a press conference Monday. The island is specifically blaming Vegas after a recent spike in COVID-19 cases the last few… → Read More

Paula Akana remembers Robert Kekaula

Former co-anchor at KITV4, Paula Akana, honored the man she worked with for many years. → Read More