Car crash causes Nanakuli power outage, affecting more than 3k customers
HONOLULU (KHON2) -- A car crash in Maili has left approximately 3,160 Hawaiian Electric customers in Nanakuli without power. Download the free KHON2 app for iOS or Android to stay informed on the...
View ArticleDrug fight toughens as Mexican cartels ramp up in Hawaii
HONOLULU (KHON2) -- Drug cartels from Mexico are operating in Hawaii, making and pushing deadly drugs including methamphetamines and fentanyl. New tougher penalties akin to murder charges are aiming...
View ArticleTopiaries becomes a neighborhood plight in Lanikai
HONOLULU (KHON2) -- A battle over tall topiaries that have been an attraction in Windward for decades has become a neighborhood plight. Download the free KHON2 app for iOS or Android to stay informed...
View Article3rd annual Hawaii Luau Volleyball Tournament set for July 21
The 3rd annual Hawaii Luau 4-on-4 Grass Volleyball Tournament is set to take place on Sunday, July 21, at Kailua District Park. This event, organized by former University of Hawaii All-Americans Joe...
View ArticleNew Turf Coming to Les Murakami Stadium in 2025
After years of anticipation and multiple delays, the University of Hawaii baseball program will receive a new playing surface at Les Murakami Stadium in 2025. Rainbow Warriors Head Coach Rich Hill...
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Red light cameras to enforce speed limit starting January
HONOLULU (KHON2) — Red light cameras will soon enforce the speed limit. A new bill recently signed into law will cite violators if caught. Download the free KHON2 app for iOS or Android to stay...
View ArticleWaipahu author says 'Nobody plans for the end of life. And we need to'
HONOLULU (KHON2) -- Author Annette Kam reminds people of the most difficult aspects of planning for the end of life in her book titled, "Wait- Don't Die Yet!" Download the free KHON2 app for iOS or...
View ArticleAmple sunshine and light windward showers through the weekend
HONOLULU (KHON2) -- High pressure to the north of Hawaii will continue to drive trade winds throughout the week, gradually easing slightly by the weekend. A band of showers is moving from east to west...
View ArticleHawaiian Electric grilled at Downtown Honolulu board meeting: 'Unforgivable'
DOWNTOWN-CHINATOWN, Hawaii (KHON2) -- Some Downtown-Chinatown members described Hawaiian Electric's blackout response as unforgivable at a Neighborhood Board meeting on Tuesday. Get news on the go...
View ArticleLegally, contraception is free. But 25% of women still paying
(NewsNation) — Roughly one-fourth of women in the United States with private insurance plans are paying for contraception, despite the Affordable Care Act mandating that such plans cover the "full...
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How the ice bucket challenge 10 years ago revolutionized ALS research
AUSTIN (KXAN) — In the summer of 2014, more than 17 million people dumped ice cold water over their heads in an online trend known as the ice bucket challenge. The virtual challenge gained global...
View ArticleFourth of July cookout costs hit record high: Survey
(The Hill) -- Inflation concerns are hitting the holiday table, with average Fourth of July cookout costs expected to soar to their highest level ever, according to new research. This year’s American...
View ArticleHawaiʻi's guardians of the ocean sail to save the seas, educate future...
HONOLULU (KHON2) -- The current activities and goals of the Polynesian Voyaging Society are fascinating and packed with exciting adventures. So, KHON2.com decided to dive into what they're doing to...
View ArticleWhat to do on Hawaiʻi Island for the 4th of July
HAWAII ISLAND, Hawaii (KHON2) -- There are lots of events to have fun at this week and weekend as the 4th of July hits the Hawaiʻi from Hilo to Kona. For the 4th of July 2024, Hawaiʻi Island has a...
View ArticlePeople set to leave prison gaining access to Medicaid in 5 states
(The Hill) -- People transitioning out of prison in five states will be gaining access to Medicaid, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced Tuesday. Adults and youth often find...
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Sizzling sidewalks, unshaded playgrounds pose serious burn risk in searing...
PHOENIX (AP) — Ron Falk lost his right leg, had extensive skin grafting on the left one and is still recovering a year after collapsing on the searing asphalt outside a Phoenix convenience store where...
View ArticleTrader Joe's recalls candles with 'unexpected' issue
(NEXSTAR) – If you bought a Trader Joe's Mango Tangerine Scented Candle, don't light it, the popular grocer warns. TJ's issued a recall Thursday, stating that the product has an "unexpected burn...
View ArticleHow to avoid solar panel scams targeting homeowners
HONOLULU (KHON2) -- As the demand for solar energy continues to rise, and more government grants and subsidies aim to make solar energy more accessible, Better Business Bureau is seeing an increase in...
View ArticleAs summer electric costs soar in Hawaii, DCA has ways to save
HONOLULU (KHON2) -- On the islands, we're saddled with the highest electricity rates in the nation. Add that on top of our other costs of living, and it's painful, especially in the summertime when we...
View ArticleMolokaʻi man found guilty in 2022 death of girlfriend
HONOLULU (KHON2) -- A guilty verdict came back for a Kaunakakai man who was charged with murder back in 2022. Get Hawaii's latest morning news delivered to your inbox, sign up for News 2 You The man,...
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