Maryland couple among hundreds who died in pilgrimage to Mecca
(The Hill) – A couple from Maryland were among the more than 1,300 people who died during the Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia, Democratic Senate candidate Angela Alsobrooks announced Sunday. Alhaji...
View ArticleIsland Vintage Coffee and Wine Bar has a new location in Kapolei
Honolulu (KHON2) -- Assistant Manager, Dee Jones, and Wine Director, Mark Cartland, Wine Director, of Island Vintage Coffee and Wine Bar in Kapolei Commons joined KHON2 with the details. Check out...
View ArticleThis new exhibit provides 2,000 years of surfing history, heritage and legacy
HONOLULU (KHON2) -- It's an exhibit covering 2,000 years of surfing history, celebrating the rich cultural heritage and legacy of Heʻe Nalu, which you can experience here in Honolulu. Download the...
View ArticleHawaii women's basketball to wear fan-designed uniforms
Fans will have the opportunity to design a set of University of Hawaii women's basketball uniforms, which will be worn for a game and then auctioned off for a fundraiser. In collaboration with Uni...
View ArticleMaui Surfing Company nominated for ESPY
The Maui Surfing Company has been nominated for the Muhammad Ali Sports Humanitarian Award at the 2024 ESPY Awards. For the 10th year, ESPN will award a sports humanitarian award, with the winner...
View ArticleHawaii businessman, Milton Choy, has died in federal prison
HONOLULU (KHON2) -- Milton Choy, a former Hawaii businessman who was serving time on a bribery conviction, died in a mainland federal prison medical facility Saturday, his attorney's office has...
View ArticleSen. Kurt Fevella 'speaks on behalf of silent majority' for Chinatown outages
HONOLULU (KHON2) -- State Senator Kurt Fevella held a news conference on Monday to "speak on behalf of the silent majority" for Chinatown businesses and residents affected by back-to-back power...
View ArticleHawaii becomes first state to have official hand gesture: the 'shaka'
HONOLULU (KHON2) -- From saying hello to thanking another driver for letting you in, the shaka has multiple meanings in Hawaii. Get Hawaii's latest morning news delivered to your inbox, sign up for...
View ArticleLifeguard remembered by community
HONOLULU (KHON2) -- Honolulu officials responded to a fatal shark attack that claimed the life of a city lifeguard just before 1 p.m. on Sunday, on Oahu's North Shore. Download the free KHON2 app for...
View Article'We were fleeing a domestic violence situation': Hawaiʻi homelessness, part 1
HONOLULU (KHON2) -- When we see the houseless and unsheltered individuals and families in our neighborhoods and communities, there is rarely a moment to sit down and walaʻau. So, we never know what is...
View ArticleKe'eaumoku stabbing suspect appears in court as documents detail earlier...
HONOLULU (KHON2) -- A man made his initial appearance Monday after he was arrested on suspicion of terroristic threatening at a shopping center as well as stabbing a Walmart employee on June 15. Get...
View ArticleMarine experts call deadly shark encounter rare
Marine biologists are just as shocked as the rest of the community over Sunday’s deadly shark bite that took the life of Tamayo Perry, experts said deadly encounters with sharks are extremely rare...
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Meet the woman behind Hawaii's new fitness brand, So Good
HONOLULU (KHON) -- Fitness enthusiasts will gather on Saturday, June 29, at the Alohilani Resort in Waikiki to celebrate the launch of Moani Hara's new fitness brand, "So Good." Get Hawaii's latest...
View ArticleDOH: Dengue cases on Oahu linked to travel
HONOLULU (KHON2) -- The Hawai‘i Department of Health has reported one dengue case on Oʻahu. The individual was confirmed to have contacted dengue while visiting a region where the disease is known to...
View ArticleHECO denies 9 out of 10 damage claims in 2023, sparking controversies
HONOLULU (KHON2) -- In the aftermath of two major power outages striking Chinatown and parts of downtown last week, HECO has urged affected residents to file claims for any devices they suspect were...
View ArticleFatal shark attacks are rare according to experts
HONOLULU (KHON2) -- The tragic shark related incident killing Hawaii lifeguard Tamayo Perry Sunday has many asking why. One shark expert weighs in on the history of Hawaii shark attacks. Download the...
View ArticleMaui plans hearing to restrict 7K short-term rentals
HONOLULU (KHON2) -- The Maui Planning Commission has scheduled a hearing for Tuesday on a proposed measure that aims to phase out 7,000 short-term rental units on Maui, restricting them to...
View ArticleTheBus resumes real-time GPS and HOLO card systems
HONOLULU (KHON2) -- The City and County of Honolulu’s Department of Transportation Service reported Monday that real-time GPS and HOLO card readers have been restored and is now functioning as...
View ArticleTSA reports all-time record air travel day
(The Hill) -- The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) hit an all-time high Sunday for the number of travelers screened. The agency screened nearly 3 million travelers on June 23, which broke...
View ArticleSunscreen doesn't cause cancer, despite TikTok claims: doctors
(NewsNation) — In a startling new anti-SPF trend, influencers on social media are claiming that wearing sunscreen causes cancer rather than preventing it. Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the...
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