Are zero-down mortgages making a comeback?
(NewsNation) — Many Americans are struggling to afford a home, and today's typical down payment of $56,000 presents a major obstacle. One of the nation's largest mortgage lenders is trying to lower...
View ArticleAn homage to the dad joke, one of the great traditions of fatherhood
(The Conversation) - “Dad, I’m hungry.” “Hi, hungry. I’m Dad.” If you haven’t been asleep for the past 20 years, you’ll probably recognize this exchange as a dad joke. The term dad joke is credited to...
View ArticleAre these America's best father-son sports duos?
(Stacker) It's not always easy when Dad is a legendary athlete. Nobody knows this better than Bronny James, the eldest child of LeBron James, a man widely considered one of—if not the—greatest...
View ArticleAmerican tourist found dead on small Greek island; 3 other tourists still...
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — A missing American tourist has been found dead on a beach on a small Greek island west of Corfu, local media reported. The body of the man was found Sunday on a rocky, fairly...
View ArticleBad diners: The 10 most offensive things you can do at a restaurant, survey says
(NEXSTAR) -- Be honest: Have you ever carried your own alcohol into a restaurant? What about arguing with the wait staff over prices? If so, you've broken some "unwritten rules" of dining out. But...
View ArticleVeteran reveals lifelong secret in obituary, allowing him to 'forever rest in...
RENSSELAER, N.Y. (WTEN) -- U.S. Army veteran Edward Thomas Ryan died at the age of 85 on June 1 in Albany, New York. In his obituary, the retired colonel revealed a secret that he'd kept hidden for...
View ArticleFormer 'Bow James Anastassiades remains rooted in Hawaii volleyball community
After his playing career with the University of Hawaii men's volleyball team came to a halt during the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in the spring of 2020, James Anastassiades has remained extremely...
View Article171,300 patients traveled out of state for abortions in 2023
(The Hill) -- More than 170,000 people have traveled out of state to receive abortion care since January of last year, according to new data from the Guttmacher Institute, a figure underlined by the...
View ArticleTwo from Hawaii invited to 2024 MLB Draft Combine
A pair of former ILH baseball stars in Caleb Lomavita and Jace Souza have been invited to the 2024 MLB Draft Combine. A total of 319 prospects were invited to the Combine, which takes place from June...
View ArticleRosenthal leads U.S. to NORCECA gold
The United States men's volleyball U21 team won the NORCECA Men’s U21 Continental Championship with a 25-18, 25-21, 27-25 sweep over Canada in the gold medal match on Sunday in Nogales, Mexico. The...
View ArticleHawaii resident honors late father with 1,600-mile bike ride
HONOLULU (KHON2) -- It was the ultimate tribute to her dad -- a 1,600-mile long bike ride that spanned over eight countries from Ireland to Denmark. Get Hawaii's latest morning news delivered to your...
View ArticleHawaii's Levao has standout year in UFL
The inaugural UFL season concluded on Sunday with the Birmingham Stallions shutting out the San Antonio Brahmas 25-0 in the championship game. The Stallions, who won the USFL in 2022 and 2023 before...
View ArticleStrong trade winds, increasing showers expected this week
HONOLULU (KHON2) -- As the week unfolds, Hawaii can anticipate strong trade winds and a few passing showers, mainly for the windward and mauka areas. The breezy trade wind pattern is set to persist...
View Article'Fantastic step forward,' DHHL awards 52 turnkey homes to Puʻuhona Homestead
HONOLULU (KHON2) -- The Department of Hawaiian Home Lands has awarded more than 50 turnkey homes to Puʻuhona Homestead as phase one in the department's $600 million project. Check out what's going on...
View ArticleFestPAC comes to a close after 10-day showcase in Honolulu
HONOLULU (KHON2) -- The 13th Festival of Pacific Arts and Culture came to a close on Sunday as delegates from across the Pacific took part as Hawaii hosted the event for the first time. Check out...
View ArticleHawaii Kai Lions Club hosts 51st Annual Father's Day Breakfast
HONOLULU (KHON2) -- Breakfast is the most important meal of the day and it was also the focus of the Hawaii Kai Lions Club 51st Annual Father's Day Breakfast. Download the free KHON2 app for iOS or...
View ArticleUSTS Golden Bear makes first stop at Aloha Tower
HONOLULU (KHON2) -- A training vessel, manned by students studying to become merchant marines, made its first stop in Hawaii Sunday morning. Get Hawaii's latest morning news delivered to your inbox,...
View ArticleThis beer doesn't require I.D. to buy in Hawaiʻi
HONOLULU (KHON2) -- That's right. We're talking about root beer. And as with many things, the sassafras root, which is used to create that delicious root beer flavor, was long used by indigenous...
View ArticleThis will help your lawn, garden flourish this summer in Hawaiʻi
HONOLULU (KHON2) -- Imagine you’re walking through your backyard, and you see all sorts of plants, including some weeds. While many people think of weeds as unwanted plants that need to be removed,...
View ArticleWhere to find the Brecken Spectre in Hawaiʻi
HONOLULU (KHON2) -- Imagine you're hiking up a tall mountain in Hawaiʻi early one morning. The air is cool, and the sun is just rising behind you. As you climb higher, you reach a point where you're...
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