HDOE, partners look to enhance traffic safety following deadly year
HONOLULU (KHON2) -- The Hawaiʻi Department of Education, DTRIC Insurance and Par Hawaii are working together to reverse troubling traffic trends through a safe-driving program for high school teens...
View ArticleHawaii cyclists push for bike safety, honor Zachary Manago
HONOLULU (KHON2) -- December will mark 15 years since teenager Zachary Manago was killed by a drunk driver while biking in Wahiawa. Every year, the Hawaii Bicycling League, the Manago ohana and fellow...
View ArticleTariffs will make sneakers, jeans and almost everything Americans wear cost...
NEW YORK (AP) — Sending children back to school in new sneakers, jeans and T-shirts is likely to cost U.S. families significantly more this fall if the bespoke tariffs President Donald Trump put on...
View ArticleThousands flood around Hawaii Capitol during 'Hands Off Hawaii' protest
HONOLULU (KHON2) -- Demonstrations against the current presidential administration swept across Hawaii today as apart of a nationwide demonstration on April 5. The largest crowd was at the Hawaii...
View ArticleHigh Surf Warning and Advisory in effect
HONOLULU (KHON2) - The diffuse boundary that was draped across the western third of the state early this morning has lifted north and trades have filled in behind it. While not entirely discernible in...
View ArticleHouse fire in Waianae leaves two hospitalized
HONOLULU (KHON2) -- Honolulu Fire Department officials extinguished a fire at a single-story house in Waianae that left two people hospitalized. The fire was first reported at approximately 5:30 p.m.,...
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Most cars have this button, but few know when to use it
(NEXSTAR) - An often overlooked button on your car or truck's dashboard could be saving you some sweat and money. The air recirculation button is usually found near the rest of your AC and heat...
View ArticlePoor air quality increases depression risk, study finds
(NewsNation) — A new study indicates that long-term exposure to air pollutants could directly correlate to an increased risk for depression. The study published in Environmental Science and...
View ArticleSenate hearing on daylight saving time set: Could the US 'lock the clocks?'
(NEXSTAR) — Roughly a month ago, most Americans lost an hour of precious Sunday sleep as daylight saving time began and our clocks jumped forward. The U.S. again could be on the precipice of ending...
View ArticleThese US airports have the best food and drink 'experiences,' poll finds
DENVER (KDVR) — When you're going to the airport, you're likely focused on the destination or getting through TSA as quickly as possible. But once you feel a little thirsty or hungry, your attention...
View ArticleSecond child died from measles-related causes in West Texas
(AP) — A second school-aged child in West Texas has died from a measles-related illness, a hospital spokesman confirmed Sunday, as the outbreak continues to swell. Aaron Davis, a spokesperson for UMC...
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The cheapest time to visit Walt Disney World might surprise you
(NerdWallet) - Disney World has long been a popular summer destination for families with kids on school break. With low ticket prices and new discounts rolling out this month, summer 2025 is poised to...
View ArticleThe most affordable trucks for 2025
(iSeeCars) - Pickup trucks used to be the cheapest vehicle you could buy. Whether it was a business or tradesman seeking a brand new basic work truck, or a consumer scanning the used car classified...
View ArticleResearchers developing at-home smell test to detect Alzheimer’s
(NewsNation) — Boston neurology researchers have created a test that could allow patients to detect Alzheimer’s at home with a series of sniffs. The test, developed by Mass General Brigham neurology...
View ArticleFirefighters locate missing hiker off Lulumahu Falls Trail
NUUANU, Hawaii (KHON2) -- Honolulu firefighters have found a hiker who went missing in Nuuanu on Saturday, April 5. HFD rescues ill hiker from Diamond Head Crater Trail According to the Honolulu Fire...
View Article'Heroic' child called 911 after she, her siblings were stabbed in Brooklyn: NYPD
BENSONHURST, Brooklyn (WPIX) — A "heroic" 11-year-old called the police after she and three other children were stabbed in Brooklyn, police said. The incident happened around 10:15 a.m. at a home on...
View Article$200k in grants to improve Ala Wai water quality, how you can help
HONOLULU (KHON2) -- Multiple grants totaling $200,000 look to transform the Ala Wai Canal. The University of Hawaii's Sea Grant College Program awarded six awards between $10,000 and $50,000 for...
View ArticleJudge says deportation of Maryland man to an El Salvador prison was 'wholly...
GREENBELT, Md. (AP) — The U.S. government's decision to arrest a Maryland man and send him to a notorious prison in El Salvador appears to be “wholly lawless,” a federal judge wrote Sunday in a legal...
View ArticleLantern construction begins for Shinnyo Lantern Floating Hawaiʻi
HONOLULU (KHON2) -- We're less than two months away from the 27th annual Shinnyo Lantern Floating Hawaiʻi. Be behind the scenes for Shinnyo Lantern Floating Hawaiʻi Shinnyo-en Hawaiʻi and dozens of...
View ArticleJay North, TV's mischievous Dennis the Menace, dies at 73
LAKE BUTLER, Fla. (AP) — Jay North, who starred as the towheaded mischief maker on TV's “Dennis the Menace” for four seasons starting in 1959, has died. He was 73. North died Sunday at his home in...
View ArticleTrump says he's not backing down on tariffs, calls them 'medicine' as markets...
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — President Donald Trump said Sunday that he won't back down on his sweeping tariffs on imports from most of the world unless countries even out their trade with the U.S.,...
View ArticleChild abuse cases in the islands rise between 2023, 2024
HONOLULU (KHON2) -- Friends of the Children's Justice Center of Oʻahu, a nonprofit organization, along with the State Judiciary Children's Justice Centers and partner organizations released troubling...
View ArticleMaui County officials to get significant pay raises starting July 1
WAILUKU, Hawaii (KHON2) -- Several Maui County officials will see decent pay raises starting July 1. The county salary commission voted on the salary increases for elected officials, public safety...
View ArticleHFD extinguishes residential fire in Kaimuki
HONOLULU (KHON2) -- The Honolulu Fire Department extinguished a building fire at approximately 5:20 p.m. on April 6 in Kaimuki. The fire was first reported just after 4:51 p.m., and the first unit was...
View ArticleYoung Brothers looking to raise shipping costs by at least 20%
HONOLULU (KHON2) -- Members of the public are invited to weigh in on shipping cost increases proposed by Young Brothers, the shipping company responsible for all interisland cargo shipping. Young...
View ArticleWindward showers to increase as storm front moves in
HONOLULU (KHON2) - A 1035mb high northwest of the islands combined with inversion heights around 6 kft this afternoon have caused winds to reach the Wind Advisory threshold in portions of Maui Countya...
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Jay North, TV's Dennis the Menace, dies at 73
LAKE BUTLER, Fla. (AP) — Jay North, who starred as the towheaded mischief maker on TV's “Dennis the Menace” for four seasons starting in 1959, has died. He was 73. North died Sunday at his home in...
View ArticleStocks fall in a manic Monday after Trump doubles down on tariffs
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks are falling in a manic Monday after President Donald Trump doubled down on his tariffs, despite seeing how much Wall Street wants him to do the opposite. The S&P 500...
View ArticleTexas investigating cereal giant Kellogg over food dye use
(NewsNation) — Texas Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton is investigating cereal giant Kellogg for potential violation of the state's consumer protection laws. The state claims many of the cereals...
View ArticleTrump pushes back on tariff criticism: ‘Don’t be a PANICAN’
(The Hill) -- President Donald Trump on Monday pushed back on criticism over his tariffs, calling on Americans to be patient and not be a “panican,” coining a new term. “The United States has a chance...
View ArticleAsk A Specialist: Lung Cancer Institute
HONOLULU (KHON2) -- Hawaii has ranked last in the nation for early diagnosis of lung cancer for three straight years. But the Queen’s Health Systems is looking to change that with the launch of its...
View Article10 things to know about Hawaiʻi’s physician artists who are redefining what...
HONOLULU (KHON2) -- At the John A. Burns School of Medicine (JABSOM), there is a new addition to the great lawn. It's an art space unlike any other. The Ko Iki Mini Museum was created by Dr. Kathryn...
View Article7 things to know about Hawaiʻi's new 210 sq. ft. homes
HONOLULU (KHON2) -- It's no secret that real estate in Hawaiʻi is set at a premium. Brought by Europeans, the concept of land ownership fundamentally altered Hawaiʻi's culture. So, when KHON2.com came...
View Article7 things to know about today's hearing to increase shipping in Hawaiʻi by 20-76%
HONOLULU (KHON2) -- Young Brothers, LLC is a company that ships goods between each of our islands here in Hawaiʻi. They bring everything from shipping containers and cars to basic household items, and...
View ArticleCan Hawaiiʻs child welfare system be fixed?
Attorney Laurie Tochiki joins producer/host Coralie Chun Matayoshi to discuss the Malama ‘Ohana Working Group’s recommendations to the Legislature to improve the child welfare system, and how we can...
View ArticleHawaii’s biggest pickleball tournament coming to Hawaii Convention Center
HONOLULU (KHON2) -- The Hawaii Pacific Health ESPN Honolulu Open will take place from April 10-13 at the Hawaii Convention Center in Honolulu. Over 1,000 players are set to compete in men's, mixed,...
View ArticleAffordable housing in Chinatown sees $35 million facelift
HONOLULU (KHON2) -- Maunakea Tower, a 32-story affordable housing structure in Chinatown, has completed its renovation, according to Komohale Maunakea Venture LP. The tower serves over 600 residents,...
View ArticleWaikiki man tries everything to rescue deceased neighbor's cat
HONOLULU (KHON2) -- A Waikiki woman who died one month ago had one final wish, for someone to take care of her cat, Rusty. Over the weekend, KHON2 received multiple calls saying Rusty was alone inside...
View ArticleMaui doctor pleads not guilty to attempted murder on Oahu hike
HONOLULU (KHON2) -- A Maui doctor accused of trying to kill his wife during a hike on Oahu is now pleading not guilty. At his arraignment and plea, Gerhardt Konig appeared by video from from OCCC...
View ArticleCali Moniz-Kealoha continues family legacy at Leilehua
With the inaugural season of girls flag football underway across the state of Hawai‘i, one team making waves in the Oahu Interscholastic Association is Leilehua — led by a name familiar to many local...
View ArticleNew mobile app alerts users on Maui of emergency evacuations
MAUI, Hawaii (KHON2) -- Officials on Maui announced the launch of a new mobile app on April 7 that will alert users of evacuations in case of an emergency. They call it "powerful, lifesaving...
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Visualization, mental training at forefront of UH baseball preparation
With 22 wins through their first 30 games, the University of Hawai‘i baseball team finds itself at a key turning point in the 2024 season. Coming off a weekend series loss to Long Beach State — their...
View ArticleTariffs will impact local consumers. Here's now to navigate the economic...
HONOLULU (KHON2) -- President Donald Trump's next round of tariffs are set to kick in this Wednesday, April 9. Business owners are concerned, but a financial expert said there's no need to panic and...
View ArticleChina says it will 'fight to the end' after Trump threatens to impose still...
BEIJING (AP) — China said Tuesday it would “fight to the end” and take countermeasures against the United States to safeguard its own interests after President Donald Trump threatened an additional...
View ArticleKīlauea enters episode 17 of ongoing eruption
HONOLULU (KHON2) -- Kilauea volcano has entered a new phase of eruption, as Episode 17 of began late Monday, April 7. The eruption started around 10:15 p.m. Kīlauea enters episode 16 of ongoing...
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Your odds of winning Tuesday's Mega Millions jackpot have gone up: What to know
(NEXSTAR) — Your odds of winning the Mega Millions jackpot have always been slim, but thanks to new changes to the national lottery game, they just got better. Mega Millions officials unveiled...
View ArticleLast chance to claim $1,400 stimulus check from 2021 nears
(WJW) — Some taxpayers have just a week to claim the $1,400 stimulus payment they're eligible for but didn't receive in 2021. The IRS announced at the end of 2024 that roughly 1 million taxpayers who...
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National Weather Service no longer translating products for non-English speakers
(AP) – The National Weather Service is no longer providing language translations of its products, a change that experts say could put non-English speakers at risk of missing potentially life-saving...
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5 extinct species we hope science never brings back
(NEXSTAR) — This week, a Texas-based biosciences company, which aims to "de-extinct" animal species of the past (and ones that will go extinct in the future), said it managed to engineer three dire...
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Apple products to consider buying before tariffs kick in
BestReviews is reader-supported and may earn an affiliate commission. Details. Experts predict 20-40% higher prices in some electronics due to tariffs Amid the escalating trade war between U.S....
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