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HONOLULU (AP) — Volunteers planted 100 endangered Mauna Kea silversword plants on the slopes of the Big Island volcano ...
KAPALUA, Hawaii (AP) — Another tourist from Washington state is believed to have drowned while snorkeling in Maui water...
PUNA, Hawaii (AP) — Firefighters pulled a swimmer from the surf on the southeast side of the Big Island.The Honolulu St...
HONOLULU (AP) — Maui County police say a 19-year-old Lahaina man died after he was ejected from his vehicle on the Hono...
HILO, Hawaii (AP) — A 53-year-old woman who was using a walker died of injuries after being hit by a car.Hawaii News No...
(Ken Hupp - KPUA) Former state and county lawmaker Helene Hale has died at the age of 94. Hale's career in public service...
Mahalo to Burger King for letting us taste thest htier new BK Philly Cheese Original Chicken Sandwich. As a committee of radi...
LAIE, Hawaii (AP) — People in the small Hawaii hometown of Manti Te'o are offering support for the Notre Dame lineb...
NFL draft consultant Gil Brandt believes the uncertainty surrounding Manti Te'o could affect when he is selected in April...
LAHAINA, Hawaii (AP) — A man who fell off a zip line was taken to Maui Memorial hospital where he was in stable conditi...
HONOLULU (AP) — Maui and the Big Island will hold memorial services for the late Sen. Daniel Inouye later this week.Ino...
HONOLULU (AP) — Gov. Neil Abercrombie has congratulated Hawaii-born Notre Dame senior linebacker Manti Te'o for fin...
(Ken Hupp - KPUA) A baby-naming contest is being held for a Big Island dolphin whose September birth captured on YouTube made...
(Ken Hupp - KPUA) Police are renewing their request for witnesses to an October 11th traffic accident in front of Hirano Stor...
(Ken Hupp - KPUA) Police are renewing their request for the public’s help in locating a 60-year-old man who was last se...
HONOLULU (AP) — A 12-year-old dolphin at a Hawaii resort has given birth to a female calf that seems to instantly recog...
HONOLULU (AP) — Police are investigating congressional candidate Tulsi Gabbard's claim that she was the target of a...
Thanks to listener Shannon Rudolph for this picture she sent to our Facebook wall.It came with the capton "FM.. no stati...
WILL THERE BE PLANKING? Join Brad Freeman today at Humpy's in Kailua-Kona for International Talk Like A Pirate Day. B. Fr...
KAILUA-KONA, Hawaii (AP) — A Big Island man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for setting himself on fire on Val...
(Ken Hupp - KPUA) Police are looking for a missing Mountain View man with a medical condition that requires medication. 22-ye...
(KPUA - Ken Hupp) An 18-year old Hilo man has been charged with robbery and unauthorized control of a propelled vehicle after...
(KPUA - Ken Hupp) A homeless man who resides in Pepeekeo has been arrested and charged with Monday’s attempted burglary...
HONOLULU (AP) — A 48-year-old Haiku man has died after free diving in the waters near Kanaha Beach Park.The Honolulu St...
A 19-year-old Waikoloa man has died from injuries he sustained in a two-vehicle crash on Queen Ka`ahumanu Highway 200 feet so...
The Hawai`i Stars play their North American Baseball League home opener tonight.The Stars will entertain the Sonoma County Gr...
NEW YORK (AP) — After a promise from players that the game will be more competitive, the NFL will hold the Pro Bowl in ...
A well-known Native Hawaiian leader on Maui has passed away. Charles Maxwell, known as Uncle Charlie to many, died at Maui Me...
Petco says it's actively investigating after two dog owners filed a lawsuit claiming their pets were mutilated while bein...
Big Island resident Roseanne Barr is running for the Green Party's presidential nomination — and she says it's ...
Big Island resident Roseanne Barr is running for the Green Party's presidential nomination — and she says it's ...
Federal officials are trying to free a whale caught in fishing nets off Hawaii.The Coast Guard said Thursday it received a ca...
Los Angeles investigators revisiting the drowning death of Natalie Wood will be heading to Oahu next month.The Honolulu Star-...
We want to help you out by giving you the gas! Each weekday listen for the "service station bell" (remember those?)...
PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii (AP) — More than 700 sailors from a Japanese training squadron will lay a wreath at the memorial...
HONOLULU (AP) — The mother of an Army lieutenant killed in Afghanistan is one of the first to receive a new Hawaii li...
HONOLULU (AP) — Owners of an alleged Oahu puppy mill have until Thursday to post bond and keep 153 dogs seized by the...
You just never know who's gonna drop by the studios to talk story. The legendary Mick Fleetwood stopped by the B-93 studios F...
HILO, Hawaii (AP) — A corpse plant at a Hilo zoo is on the verge of making a big stink.Panaewa Rainforest Zoo officials...
HILO, Hawaii (AP) — Hawaii County is refunding nearly $90,000 in overpaid property taxes to the trust established...
HONOLULU (AP) — Three thousand soldiers from the 25th Infantry Division's 2nd Brigade Combat Team at Schofield Barrac...
HONOLULU (AP) — Police say three people fled from a purse snatching with a woman hanging onto the hood of their vehicle...
HONOLULU (AP) — A 21-year-old Hawaii-based soldier from Florida on his first deployment has died in Afghanistan.The Dep...
Big Island police are warning the public about an apparent financial scam that appears to be widespread.Numerous people have ...
QUESTION: Of the 50 states, HALF don’t have one of these.ANSWER: A professional sports team!
Sad to wake up to the news that singer/songwriter Andrew Gold has died. A heart attack claimed the 59 year old. Immediately t...
Brad Freeman (aka "B Free") has a named tailored for B-97 & B-93. He's got that whole "B" thing going...
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BRAINBUSTER: According to U.S. statistics, a marriage is 75% more likely to end in divorce if only one partner does this. Doe...
Our friend and ukulele virtuoso Brittni Paiva got the thrill of a lifetime when she was asked to perfrom "Samba Pa Ti&qu...
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BRAINBUSTER: what is the number one "how to" search on the internet?ANSWER: how to tie a tie.
BRAINBUSTER: according to a new study of out UC Berkeley, THIS is the worst thing for your relationship.(CLUE: it’s som...
BRAINBUSTER: Which President’s inaugural parade route was littered with dead pigeons?ANSWER: Richard Nixon. In 1973, Ni...
BRAINBUSTER: The President gets 21 of these while the Vice President gets 19. What?ANSWER: GUN SALUTE whenever they arrive so...
BRAINBUSTER: The Miss America contestants of 1975 voted Gerald Ford as greatest man alive. Followed by Henry Kissinger. Third...
BRAINBUSTER: One in twenty Americans admit to celebrating this anniversary... what is it?ANSWER: they day they bought their c...
BRAINBUSTER: Who is the most filmed author?ANSWER: Shakespeare, including straight film versions, modern adaptations (West Si...
BRAINBUSTER: according to PetSmart.com. Pet owners were asked "If you could ask your pet one question, what would it be?...
BRAINBUSTER According to the experts, it takes the average person 17 months and 26 days to do this. What?ANSWER: Get over an ...
BRAINBUSTER: There's an 82% chance that if you're 16 and older, you've already met this person. Who?ANSWER: the p...
BRAINBUSTER: According to a recent survey the number one pet peeve married women have when shopping is poor customer service....
BRAINBUSTER: Experts say humans and elephants are the only animals who can do this. Do what?ANSWER: stand on their heads
BRAINBUSTER: Sightings of these has declined 98% over the last 25 years. Of what?ANSWER: UFOs
BRAINBUSTER:If you do this when you get hurt, you can tolerate pain more than if you don’t. What?ANSWER: SWEAR
BRAINBUSTER:17 percent of dog owners have let their pet do this — even though it’s illegal in some instances. Wha...
BRAINBUSTER: Over 60% of the people who use this service are 50 years of age or older. What?ANSWER: A CAR WASH
BRAINBUSTER: According to Bookfinder, what is the most wanted out-of-print book?ANSWER: Madonna’s SEX book
BRAINBUSTER: According to a new survey, one third of working Americans now have this in common. What is it?ANSWER: They work ...
BRAINBUSTER: Ten years ago, 8% of people admitted to doing this. TODAY 52% of people now admit to doing this. Doing what?ANSW...
BRAINBUSTER: If you sing happy birthday twice while you do this, then you know you've put in enough time. Doing what?ANSW...
BRAINBUSTER: Americans believe that this occupation has the most honest people. What occupation?ANSWER: nurses...followed by ...
BRAINBUSTER: 90% of the time the female partner initiates this. (CLUE: not sex)ANSWER: getting therapy
BRAINBUSTER: When you buy one of these for the house, you'll have it for an average of 11.2 years. A what?ANSWER: A toast...
BRAINBUSTER: 32% of women have secretly done this without their partner knowing. Done what?ANSWER: thrown out something their...
BRAINBUSTER: according to a survey of women, 5% of them have THIS in their purse right now. A what?ANSWER: a pet
BRAINBUSTER: while on vacation, this is twice as likely to happen to single people than it is to married people. What?ANSWER:...
BRAINBUSTER: according to a survey of dog owners, over 50% believe their dog will do this. Do what?ANSWER: save their life
BRAINBUSTER: 59 percent of people would do this to make sure they wouldn't lose their iPhone. Do what?ANSWER: Grab it fro...
BRAINBUSTER: if you drive a red vehicle, you have the best chance of having this happen to you. Having what happen to you?ANS...
BRAINBUSTER: technology has not replaced the need for this, but guys don't use it much anyway. Use what?ANSWER: a shoe ho...
BRAINBUSTER: a new study shows that the more money you make, the less likely you are to participate in this sport. What sport...
BRAINBUSTER: a new survey shows that over a third of divorce filings mention THIS as a contributing factor in the breakup?ANS...
BRAINBUSTER: the makers of this food rejected patterns such as cowboys, indians, spacemen, stars and sports symbols before se...
BRAINBUSTER: according to a recent survey, 35% of us do THIS because we are just too impatient. Do what?ANSWER: read the last...
BRAINBUSTER: according to Psychology Today, people who watch this are more likely to show aggresion toward others. Watch what...
BRAINBUSTER: when asked what celebrity mom represented "real, hands-on" moms, nearly 80% in a survey responded with...
BRAINBUSTER: a new survey reveals that the state of the economy doesn't effect how much we spend on this. Spend on what?A...
BRAINBUSTER: according to "Woman's World" magazine (I only read it for the possible trivia questions!) ..waiter...
BRAINBUSTER: according to a new survey, what do graduates value most when they search for a job?ANSWER: believe it or not, th...
BRAINBUSTER: according to research, you'll fall asleep faster if you have this at your house. Have what?ANSWER: an aquari...
BRAINBUSTER: You will use this about 2 and a half years before it gets lost, stolen or broken. What?ANSWER: an UMBRELLA
BRAINBUSTER: bicycles are numer one on the list of the top 3 non-living objects that cause injuries. What's #2?ANSWER: th...
BRAINBUSTER: Dad is usually the preferred choice over mom when it comes to this.ANSWER: teaching you to drive
BRAINBUSTER: According to a new survey, 17% of Americans have admitted to flossing their teeth with this.ANSWER: HAIR
BRAINBUSTER: 48% of married men under 44 say they're involved in this household decision but by age 55 only 36% of marrie...
This Disney film is the best selling VHS movie of all time with over 55 million copies sold. What is it?(The Lion King)
Oscar Hammerstein is the only Academy Award winner with this distinction. What distinction?(He was the ONLY Oscar to win an O...
According to USA Today, women listed the Top 3 things that canRUIN their day. #1 is an argument with significant other. #2 A ...
BRAINBUSTER: In 1988, George H.W. Bush briefly considered naming this celebrity as his running mate. Any idea?(CLINT EASTWOOD...
BRAINBUSTER This profession finds February 15th, the day after Valentine's its busiest day of the year? (DIVORCE LAWYER) ...
BRAINBUSTER: Based on total wealth and the times, who is the richest U.S. president in history?ANSWER: George Washington. Fol...
BRAINBUSTER: There’s a good chance that if you decide to do this, you’ll use a pair of your old shoes. Do what?AN...
BRAINBUSTER: What's something you’ll only see this week costs $190,000?ANSWER: Macy's Day Parade balloon
BRAINBUSTER: According to Careerbuilder.com, only about 13% of working women have done this. Done what?ANSWER: Married the bo...
BRAINBUSTER: 85% of us don't trust our spouse to do this. Do what?ANSWER: wake them up!
BRAINBUSTER: research indicates that if a single man does this, it is likely to indicate that he does NOT want to get married...
BRAINBUSTER: according to the U.S. Surgeon General, one reason American women are gaining weight is because of their nice ___...
BRAINBUSTER: when it comes to this person, 40% of people will NOT say HELLO to this person in public.ANSWER: THE BOSS
BRAINBUSTER: 24% of us are so impatient, we do this first. Do what?ANSWER: Read the last page of a book first. (Can't help my...
BRAINBUSTER: the heaviest one of these was 140 lbs. What?ANSWER: A Playboy centerfold. (Anna Nicole Smith back in 1992. Not t...
BRAINBUSTER: According to a relationships magazine, this is considered the most HEARTLESS place for a break-up. Where?ANSWER:...
QUESTION: Interesting trend in Japan since the earthquake and tsunami last March. According to reports, these have TRIPLED in...
QUESTION: July 4th is the top holiday for sales of this item. Followed by Labor Day. Sales of what?ANSWER: BEER Yup, followed...