One year in numbers and people as Lāhainā moves forward
HONOLULU (KHON2) -- Today, Aug. 8 marks one year since we all woke up to unnerving news. Devastating wildfires ravaged the Lāhainā and Kula communities on Maui. These fires resulted in the tragic loss...
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Samsung recalls 1.1 million electric stoves after reports of accidental...
(WHTM) – The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued a recall notice for 1.1 million Samsung slide-in electric ranges after reports that people — and pets — had unintentially activated...
View ArticleLA mayor on feeling Paris pressure ahead of hosting 2028 Games: 'You better...
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Los Angeles is set to host the 2028 Summer Olympics, and much like when the City of Angels hosted the 1984 Games, people are talking about one of the things it's famous for — traffic....
View ArticleAmerican Airlines flight diverted due to overflowing bathroom: FAA
NEW YORK (WPIX) – An American Airlines flight heading to Spain was diverted to John F. Kennedy International Airport on Wednesday due to an overflowing bathroom, according to the FAA. Get Hawaii's...
View ArticleCelebrate National Mochi Day with Fujiya Hawaii
HONOLULU (KHON2) -- Fujiya is a 71-year-old Japanese confectionery which uses Hawaiian influences. Alyssa Young and Dani Emoto joined Take2 to teach Brittni Friedlander how to make their popular...
View ArticleOahu leaders to hold vigil in tribute to Maui victims
HONOLULU (KHON2) -- On this day one year ago, lives changed, lives were lost and as remembrances are being held across the impact zone on Maui, the Honolulu community shows their support from afar....
View ArticleOne win away from Williamsport, Central East Maui Little League already on...
Thursday was a scheduled off day for members of the Central East Maui Little League team. Although no game was played, there was still plenty on their minds. On one hand, the team was well aware that...
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FBI investigates IEDs found on Maui
HONOLULU (KHON2) -- Reports of Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) on Maui have prompted the FBI and Maui Police Department to investigate. Get Hawaii's latest morning news delivered to your inbox,...
View ArticlePlans underway to restore historic Mokuula site
HONOLULU (KHON2) -- Plans are advancing to restore Mokuula, a historic site that was once the private residence of King Kamehameha III and a symbolic center for Maui's people. Get Hawaii's latest...
View ArticleOne year after Lahaina fires, community reflects, honors resilience, and...
HONOLULU (KHON2) -- For some it doesn't feel like it has been a year, and for others it feels like its been a decade since the fires devastated Lahaina and Kula. Get Hawaii's latest morning news...
View ArticleLahaina fire investigation delayed as officials await key reports
HONOLULU (KHON2) -- One year after the devastating Lahaina fire, officials have yet to release the cause-and-origin reports, despite persistent requests from KHON2 News. Get Hawaii's latest morning...
View ArticleHIDOE: Bus services restored to 34 of 147 bus routes
HONOLULU (KHON2) -- The Hawaii State Department of Education (HIDOE) announced Thursday that 34 previously suspended school bus routes across three islands will be reinstated starting Monday, August...
View ArticleHawaii resident nearly $900K richer after win in Vegas
HONOLULU (KHON2) -- A Hawaii residentʻs pockets got a whole lot heavier after a $1.75 bet won them $891,775 on Wheel of Fortune slots on Tuesday. Get Hawaii's latest morning news delivered to your...
View ArticleUpcountry Maui residents want the same help Lahaina received as insurance and...
HONOLULU (KHON2) -- Upcountry residents on Maui are struggling with insurance and permitting issues after dozens of homes were destroyed in the Kula area last August. Get Hawaii's latest morning news...
View ArticleHFD battling Laie wildfire
HONOLULU (KHON2) -- Honolulu firefighters are working to fight a wildfire in Laie Thursday afternoon. Crews responded to the call at around 1 p.m. which was reportedly located in the area near Laie...
View ArticleHawaii hotel workers authorize strike by 94% vote
HONOLULU (KHON2) -- Strike clearance has been voted on and approved by a whopping 94% for Waikiki hotel workers. Get Hawaii's latest morning news delivered to your inbox, sign up for News 2 You...
View ArticleReconnecting with Lāhaināʻs history to build its future
HONOLULU (KHON2) - History shares that Maui was once the capital island, that it was here at the Pali Lookout where King Kamehameha conquered Oʻahu which was under Maui control at the time, and that...
View ArticleMFD boosts mental health support for firefighters
Maui, HI (KHON) - In the wake of last year's devastating wildfires on August 8, 2023, the Maui Fire Department (MFD) has intensified efforts to address the mental health of its firefighters. Get...
View ArticleOfficials investigate loud explosion in Pukalani
HONOLULU (KHON2) -- Several reports of a loud explosion in Pukalani Thursday night prompted officials to investigate. According to social media page Maui 24/7, Maui Police Department is at the scene...
View ArticleIconic Lahaina Banyan Tree being cloned
LAHAINA, Hawaii (KHON2) -- Among the many living things affected by the Lahaina fire -- Front Street's long-standing banyan tree is making its recovery. Download the free KHON2 app for iOS or Android...
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