PHOTOS: 5th graders dress up Waikiki Aquarium sea urchins for Halloween
WAIKIKI, Hawaii (KHON2) -- Waikiki Elementary fifth graders are getting sea urchins at the Waikiki Aquarium into the Halloween spirit. Download the free KHON2 app for iOS or Android to stay informed...
View Article13 Honolulu Star-Advertiser staff affected in recent round of layoffs
HONOLULU (KHON2) -- The publisher of the Honolulu Star-Advertiser announced they are laying off more than a dozen workers. Get Hawaii's latest morning news delivered to your inbox, sign up for News 2...
View ArticleFall 2024 semester data showcases University of Hawaii enrollment surge
HONOLULU (KHON2) -- Enrollment throughout the 10 campuses of the University of Hawaii is up 3% for the fall 2024 semester in comparison to fall 2023. Check out what's going on around the nation on our...
View ArticlePublic housing residents claim management ignores reports of illegal activity
KALIHI, Hawaii (KHON2) -- Residents who live in public housing reached out to KHON2 and said they see illegal activity happening constantly. When they report it to management, nothing happens. Other...
View Article'If you want a high paying job, go for a STEM degree'
HONOLULU (KHON2) -- In today’s world, STEM -- science, technology, engineering and mathematics -- offers a pathway to rewarding careers. Dr. Michael Ferguson, a professor of chemistry at Windward...
View ArticleYou’ve seen this sign in Hawaiʻi Kai. But what does it mean?
MAUNALUA, Hawaii (KHON2) -- You've probably noticed a sign going into Hawaiʻi Kai that reads, Maunalua. Is it a neighborhood sign? Is it a place name? Lots of folks ask this question. So, KHON2.com...
View ArticleHawaii teams compete in Tahiti's Hawaiki Nui Va'a Championship
HONOLULU (KHON2) -- It's been 14 years but Hawaii teams have returned to Tahiti to compete in the Hawaiki Nui Va'a Championship race. Get Hawaii's latest morning news delivered to your inbox, sign up...
View Article$6.6M settlement sparks call for stronger workplace safety in construction
HONOLULU (KHON2) -- A construction worker left paralyzed from a workplace accident recently won a $6.6 million settlement, with the family's attorney calling for more stringent safety protocols on job...
View ArticleUS Marshals warn residents of nationwide scam hitting the islands
HONOLULU (KHON2) -- The U.S. Marshals are warning Hawaii residents about a nationwide scam call that is hitting the islands. Download the free KHON2 app for iOS or Android to stay informed on the...
View ArticleTeam Hawaii takes first place in Hawaiki Nui Va'a first day
HONOLULU (KHON2) -- The Hawaii men's team in the open division finished 23rd out of the 42 teams in the first day of the Hawaiki Nui Va'a championship. They finished 29 minutes behind winners, Team...
View Article2,500+ ballots may not be counted due to signature issues
HONOLULU (KHON2) -- The county clerk said signature issues may cause a couple thousand ballots to not be counted but they said there's time to fix the issues. Get Hawaii's latest morning news...
View ArticleDodgers fans take to the streets to celebrate World Series title
Dodgers fans across Los Angeles celebrated the team's 2024 World Series title after the Dodgers defeated the New York Yankees 7-6 in Game 5 Wednesday night. This is the franchise's 8th championship...
View ArticleLos Angeles Dodgers win 2024 World Series; beat Yankees 7-6 in Game 5
The Los Angeles Dodgers captured the franchise's 8th World Series title, coming from behind to beat the New York Yankees 7-6 in Game 5 Wednesday night in the Bronx. The Yankees jumped out to an early...
View ArticleElection fraud rare in US elections, despite persistent claims otherwise
Rigged machines. Illegal ballot harvesting. Repeat, noncitizen and even dead voters. Claims of election fraud exploded in 2020 as former President Trump and his allies sought to portray their narrow...
View ArticleWhy doesn't the popular vote determine the president?
(NEXSTAR) – This November, millions of Americans will head to polling stations across the country to cast their votes — not for president or vice president, mind you, but for a slate of electors who...
View ArticleA vibrant ancestral tribute begins Friday: How, why to celebrate
HONOLULU (KHON2) -- Día de los Muertos, or the Day of the Dead, is a vibrant celebration that honors deceased loved ones. Though it has deep roots in Mexican culture, its spirit resonates widely,...
View ArticleWhich Halloween horror personality are you? Take the quiz to find out
HONOLULU (KHON2) -- Are you ready to discover which horror icon you truly are? Dive into our "Which Horror Icon Are You?" quiz and unlock the mysteries of your spooky personality! What better way to...
View ArticleWhat Keck can tell us about what ancient astronomers saw in the night sky
HONOLULU (KHON2) -- In the year 1181, something incredible happened in the night sky. A new star appeared and dazzled observers around the world. KHON2.com was able to sit down with Dr. John O’Meara...
View ArticleʻŌhua Ave - Waikīkī Street Name
HONOLULU (KHON2) - In the ahupuaʻa of Waikīkī, which lies in the moku of Kona here on Oʻahu, stands a roadway that brings our attention to Queen Liliʻuokalani.” Get Hawaii's latest morning news...
View ArticleAggravated assault closes Queen Emma Street
HONOLULU (KHON2) -- First responders were at the scene of what was reportedly an aggravated assault downtown just before 8 a.m. Get Hawaii's latest morning news delivered to your inbox, sign up for...
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