Duke's Ukes competition returns to Kahala Mall
HONOLULU (KHON2) -- Duke’s Waikiki is set to host its annual ukulele competition, Duke’s Ukes, at Kahala Mall’s center stage on October 12 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Get Hawaii's latest morning news...
View ArticleDLIR launches online unemployment insurance tools for employers
HONOLULU (KHON2) -- Starting October 7, 2024, the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations (DLIR) will implement new online tools for employers through the State Information Data Exchange System...
View ArticleWhy are there still so many blackouts after major storms?
(The Hill) — Millions of people were left in the dark after Hurricane Helene battered the southeastern U.S. last week; as of Friday morning, days after the storm abated, more than 700,000 were still...
View ArticleHawaii denied latest bid to host NCAA men's volleyball tournament
Once again, the University of Hawaii was denied a bid to host the NCAA men's volleyball tournament. On Wednesday, it was announced that the NCAA men's volleyball tournament in 2027 and 2028 will be...
View ArticleFire knife competition returns to Sea Life Park
HONOLULU (KHON2) -- Sea Life Park is set to ignite the excitement this weekend with the third annual fire knife competition, "Legacy—The Siva Afi," returning to East Oahu. Get Hawaii's latest morning...
View ArticleHistoric nesting of Hawaiian Green Sea Turtles confirmed on Kahoolawe Island
HONOLULU (KHON2) -- The Kahoolawe Island Reserve Commission (KIRC) has announced a historic milestone: the first confirmed discovery of a nesting site for Hawaiian green sea turtles (Chelonia mydas),...
View ArticleAnticipation builds for first Molokai Hoe since 2019
After a summer of canoe races on Oahu and a successful Na Wahine O Ke Kai last Sunday, anticipation is steadily building for the Molokai Hoe, which has not been held since 2019. The Molokai Hoe is...
View ArticleBands drop out of Orlando music festival after Kyle Rittenhouse booked as guest
ORLANDO, Fla. (WGN-TV) — An upcoming heavy metal festival set to take place in Florida this month is undergoing some major lineup changes after several bands that were set to perform at the event...
View ArticleState cracks down on illegal game rooms, warn property owners of seizures
HONOLULU (KHON2) -- Honolulu police and Homeland Security are partnering together to intensify efforts to shut down illegal game rooms across the island. Download the free KHON2 app for iOS or Android...
View ArticleSuspect in Waikiki stabbing arrested, victim in critical condition
HONOLULU (KHON2) -- Emergency responders were at the site of an alleged stabbing on Ala Moana Boulevard, near Hobron Lane around 5 a.m. Friday. Get Hawaii's latest morning news delivered to your...
View ArticleDeveloper temporarily halts building luxury condos near Turtle Bay
KAHUKU, Hawaii (KHON2) -- A Utah-based developer building luxury residential units near Turtle Bay Resort has paused vertical construction until December 1. The decision comes one month after the...
View Article3 local supermarket chains confirm 'suspicious activity' on systems
HONOLULU (KHON2) -- The parent company for three local supermarket chains confirmed an issue with their computer systems, a story that KHON2 investigated earlier this week. Download the free KHON2 app...
View ArticleOahu park users generally support camera surveillance
HONOLULU (KHON2) -- A total of 25 new surveillance cameras are coming to Ala Moana Regional Park, but KHON2 wanted to know why they are needed. Check out more news from around Hawaii City officials...
View ArticleDPR: Manoa Valley pool expected to be completed by Spring 2025
MANOA, Hawaii (KHON2) -- Manoa residents looking to swim laps in the 50-meter pool at Manoa Valley District Park will need to wait until next year to do so. Check out what's going on around the nation...
View Article'As long as it takes:' community joins hotel strike, refuse to cross picket line
WAIKIKI, Hawaii (KHON2) -- Hotel workers continued to strike outside the Hilton Hawaiian Village and are seeing more support from the community with people refusing to cross the line. Check out what's...
View ArticleNo. 8 Damien wins key ILH showdown
Led by the star backfield of quarterback AJ Tuifua and running back Sylas Alaimalo, No. 8 Damien notched a key ILH win over No. 12 Pac-Five at Radford on Friday night, toppling the Wolfpack 48-23....
View ArticleDoes a cumulus cloud really weigh a million pounds?
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Just because something floats doesn't mean it is weightless. A great example is when oil is poured onto water. The oil will float on top of the water, but that doesn't...
View ArticleWhat happens to items surrendered to TSA?
WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) – The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) said it does not confiscate items. According to the agency, if someone shows up with a prohibited item, they are given a choice...
View ArticleThese cities have the worst drivers in the U.S., study says
Related video: Breaking down 5 common traffic and driving myths. (NEXSTAR) – A Tennessee city has once again been given the dubious title of home to the worst drivers in the United States. A new...
View ArticleSafest Trucks for 2024
(iSeeCars) - Vehicle safety should be a primary consideration for every truck buyer, but what defines a safe truck?iSeeCars uses the rating systems from the National Highway Transportation Safety...
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