Video: Airplane tire bursts, catches fire during aborted takeoff in Tampa
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Passengers on an American Airlines flight out of Tampa had an unwelcome surprise when a tire exploded seconds before liftoff Wednesday, and appeared to catch fire shortly after....
View ArticleWhy your SNAP, SUN Bucks benefits may be delayed
HONOLULU (KHON2) -- If you are wondering why you have not received any of your SNAP benefits yet, you are not the only one. Usually, benefits are loaded to the household's EBT card on the third or...
View ArticleGov. Green discusses key developments from legislative session
HONOLULU (KHON2) -- Hawaii's Governor Josh Green held a press conference providing multiple updates regarding the state budget bill, legislative session and more at the State Capitol. Download the...
View ArticleToxic metals detected in tampons in first-of-its-kind study
(NewsNation) — Researchers have detected toxic metals, like lead and arsenic, in more than a dozen brands of tampons, according to a new study by the University of California, Berkeley. The study's...
View ArticleHawaii football opens Mountain West Media Days in Las Vegas
Amid 115-degree heat in Las Vegas, the Circa Resort and Casino is providing a cool headquarters for the annual Mountain West Conference Football Media Days. Two weeks away from kickoff to training...
View ArticleHawaiian monk seal found with nylon strap around her body
HONOLULU (KHON2) -- The Marine Mammal Center responded to a Hawaiian monk seal who was found with a "nylon strap snug around her body." Get Hawaii's latest morning news delivered to your inbox, sign...
View ArticleHawaii senators want Islands under NATO protection
HONOLULU (KHON2) -- Hawaii Sen. Brian Schatz sent a letter to Secretary of State Antony Blinken with the request to include Hawaii under Article 6 of the Northern Atlantic Treaty Organization on...
View ArticleHawaii high schoolers get hands-on experience at UH Medical School
HONOLULU (KHON2) -- Dozens of students from across the state are getting a taste of what it's like to work in the medical field. A week-long program at the University of Hawaii medical school hopes to...
View ArticleCity office mold problem prompts call for help
HONOLULU (KHON2) -- Four years and counting, that's how long a mold issue at the City's Facility and Maintenance Road Division Administrative Office has been a problem. Download the free KHON2 app for...
View ArticleMaui County seeks public input on proposed ferry service to Lanai, Molokai
HONOLULU (KHON2) -- Maui County is exploring inter-island travel options and is seeking public input on a potential ferry service that connects the islands of Lanai and Molokai to Maui. Get Hawaii's...
View ArticleThis furry friend will make a 'majestic' addition to your family
HONOLULU (KHON2) -- This week's Wags 'N Whiskers Wednesday features a four-legged friend who is ready to "rule your heart." Get Hawaii's latest morning news delivered to your inbox, sign up for News 2...
View ArticleMortgage v. rent in Honolulu: Shaking the money tree
HONOLULU (KHON2) -- The housing affordability crisis has made it very hard for families in Hawaiʻi to switch from renting to buying a home. With the current home prices and mortgage rates, owning a...
View ArticleDOH: Hawaii sees more than 1k increase in COVID cases
HONOLULU (KHON2) -- More than 1,000 Hawaii residents have tested positive for COVID-19 in the past week, and the numbers continue to increase. Data from the Department of Health revealed the newly...
View ArticleHawaii teacher in child porn case sentenced to 30 years in prison
HONOLULU (KHON2) -- A Circuit Court Judge has sentenced a former Oahu middle school teacher to a total of 30 years in prison after he pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting a minor and producing child...
View Article2 dead, 1 in critical condition following multiple crashes on Oahu
HONOLULU (KHON2) -- A series of motor vehicle collisions on Oahu gave the island its 16th and 17th traffic fatalities of 2024 and left one in critical condition. Download the free KHON2 app for iOS or...
View ArticleMFD continues battling Crater Road fire
HONOLULU (KHON2) -- Crews continue to battle the Crater Road fire that started around 6:45 p.m. Wednesday at the 7,000 foot elevation on Maui. Get Hawaii's latest morning news delivered to your inbox,...
View ArticleTop 4 Hawaii Island mayor candidates meet in sponsored forum
HONOLULU (KHON2) -- The four leading candidates for Hawaii Island mayor met on Wednesday night in a forum sponsored by AARP. Download the free KHON2 app for iOS or Android to stay informed on the...
View ArticleKīnaʻu St: the commonly mispronounced freeway offramp
HONOLULU (KHON2) - In the ahupuaʻa of Honolulu, which lies in the moku of Kona here on Oʻahu, stands a heavily used roadway with a name that is commonly mispronounced. Get Hawaii's latest morning...
View ArticleStrong trade winds expected through this weekend
HONOLULU (KHON2) -- Breezy to windy trade winds will continue into next week, driven by a strong surface high well north of the islands. These trades will bring brief showers primarily to windward...
View ArticleDoctors warn heat stroke can cause permanent organ damage, death
HONOLULU (KHON2) — A sweltering heat wave set dangerously high record temperatures in parts of the Northwest to Arizona since early July. Get Hawaii's latest morning news delivered to your inbox, sign...
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