41st annual Pan-Pacific Festival returns in 2024
HONOLULU (KHON2) -- After a five-year hiatus, the Pan-Pacific Festival is back this weekend, celebrating cultural traditions in Hawaii. Check out what's going on around the nation on our National News...
View ArticleKeeping Hawaii's keiki busy, learn the importance of local agriculture
HONOLULU (KHON2) -- KHON2's "Get Dirty" discussed the importance of teaching Hawaii's keiki about local agriculture. Get Hawaii's latest morning news delivered to your inbox, sign up for News 2 You...
View ArticleWa'a ceremony kicks off 13th Festival of Pacific Arts and Culture
HONOLULU (KHON2) -- The world's largest celebration of Indigenous Pacific Islanders has officially started. Download the free KHON2 app for iOS or Android to stay informed on the latest news On...
View Article'How are we supposed to survive?' Concerns loom as cargo carrier halts...
HONOLULU(KHON2)-- An essential service on pause, dealing another blow to Maui county communities. Get Hawaii's latest morning news delivered to your inbox, sign up for News 2 You Kamaka Air, the only...
View ArticleUndercover sweep of McCully-Moili'ili game rooms result in multiple arrests
HONOLULU (KHON2) -- Law enforcement agencies conducted multiple raids on game rooms in the McCully-Moili'ili area Wednesday night resulting in several arrests. According to authorities at the scene,...
View Article'Crying and screaming' as plane made emergency landing in Denver, Southwest...
DENVER (KDVR) — Julianna Donadio was on Southwest Airlines flight No. 225 from Denver to Phoenix Monday night when the jet had to return to Denver International Airport, making an emergency landing...
View ArticleSouthwest Airlines''Sunset on the Beach' returns to Waikiki
HONOLULU (KHON2) -- It's a family-friendly event that will be returning to Waikiki once again! Check out what's going on around the nation on our National News page Southwest Airlines and the Waikiki...
View ArticleHawaiian Electric disables some safety features to prevent outages
WAIPAHU, Hawaii (KHON2) -- Preventing power outages by turning off enhanced safety features is what Hawaiian Electric is doing in several neighborhoods on Oahu to stop underground power lines from...
View ArticleOklahoma softball makes history
The University of Oklahoma softball team won the Women's College World Series with an 8-4 win over the University of Texas in Game 2 of the championship series, sweeping its rivals. The Sooners won...
View ArticleSon of former UH football player commits to 'Bows
The University of Hawaii football program recently enjoyed a successful recruiting weekend in which it hosted a variety of players for official visits and landed a trio of commitments in Bishop Gorman...
View ArticleIllegal game room task force to fight ongoing crime
HONOLULU (KHON2) — City council members plan to propose the creation of a task force to address the ongoing issue of illegal game rooms. Get Hawaii's latest morning news delivered to your inbox, sign...
View ArticleHawaii hiking trails brace for summer surge, safety remains paramount
HONOLULU (KHON2) -- As summer approaches, both visitors and residents are anticipated to flock to Hawaii's hiking trails. Officials are urging everyone to prioritize safety. Get Hawaii's latest...
View ArticleHomelessness declines on Big Island, county report shows
HONOLULU (KHON2) -- The latest 2024 point-in-time report from the county reveals a decrease in homelessness, with 285 fewer individuals reported compared to the previous year. Get Hawaii's latest...
View ArticleHawaii's economic growth slows in 2024
HONOLULU (KHON2) -- Projections indicate that Hawaii's economic growth will persist at a sluggish pace throughout 2024. Get Hawaii's latest morning news delivered to your inbox, sign up for News 2 You...
View ArticleFormer MLB All-Star brings free baseball camp to Ewa Beach
Former MLB All-Star Tyson Ross is bringing a free baseball camp to Ewa Beach that will feature a pair of baseball greats from the islands. Through Ross' "Loyal to My Soil" organization, the camp will...
View ArticleKamaka Air resumes operations following temporary service suspension
HONOLULU (KHON2) -- Kamaka Air has announced its resumption of services after a temporary halt yesterday afternoon. Get Hawaii's latest morning news delivered to your inbox, sign up for News 2 You...
View ArticleGarbage truck fire sparks concern; officials urge people to stop tossing...
HONOLULU (KHON2) -- A massive pile of garbage was on fire next to a garbage truck. That was the sight Wednesday afternoon in the Mololani Community of Kaneohe Marine Corps Base Hawaii. Get Hawaii's...
View ArticleMostly dry conditions as trades return to the islands
HONOLULU (KHON2) -- A high pressure ridge remains north of Kauai, maintaining light winds across the state. A band of high clouds over the central islands is moving south. Radar and rain gauge show...
View ArticleSchools fear job cuts as emergency pandemic funding runs out
(The Hill) -- The education industry is bracing for potential job cuts and reduced raises as a major batch of coronavirus pandemic funding is set to dry up. Elementary and Secondary School Emergency...
View ArticleNational Doughnut Day: How to get free treats at Dunkin’, Krispy Kreme and more
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA/NEXSTAR) – You've already been looking forward to Friday, and now there's an extra sweet way to finish off the week. In honor of National Doughnut Day (celebrated on the first Friday...
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