Hawaii's Democratic Party hosts Unity Breakfast
HONOLULU (KHON2) — Hawaii's Democratic lawmakers will be searching for new leadership in the House, a major implication following the primary election. It was a close call in several contested races...
View ArticleNew FAFSA delay sparks fear after last year's chaotic rollout
(The Hill) -- The Education Department's new deadline for the launch of the 2025-2026 Free Application for Federal Student Aid forms is leaving advocacy groups in a tough spot as they say the move is...
View ArticleData breach may have exposed billions of personal information records,...
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (WJET/WFXP) — Billions of records containing personal information of U.S. residents may have been exposed after a background check company fell victim to a breach, a new lawsuit...
View ArticleERs have turned away dozens of ailing pregnant women despite law: analysis
WASHINGTON (AP) — Bleeding and in pain, Kyleigh Thurman didn’t know her doomed pregnancy could kill her. Emergency room doctors at Ascension Seton Williamson in Texas handed her a pamphlet on...
View ArticleCalling all Hawaiʻi actors! SAG-AFTRA workshops begin today
HONOLULU (KHON2) -- August is a special time for the entertainment industry in Honolulu, as Mayor Rick Blangiardi has officially declared it "Actors Month" to recognize the vital contributions of...
View ArticleMother arrested 37 years after baby's body found in California dumpster
(KTLA) -- A woman has been arrested and faces charges in the death of a newborn baby girl whose body was found inside a dumpster 37 years ago in Southern California. The baby's body was found on Oct....
View ArticleDisney confirms 'Villains Land' coming to Magic Kingdom: What to expect
(NEXSTAR) – Be prepared for sensational news, Disney fans. Josh D’Amaro, the chairman of Disney Experiences, revealed at the company’s annual D23 event that Disney World’s Imagineers are working to...
View ArticleThis sport has a deep history in many Hawaiʻi communities
HONOLULU (KHON2) -- Bowling has long been a beloved sport in Hawaiʻi, bringing people together for friendly competition, socializing, and fun. It’s not just about knocking down pins; it’s about...
View Article~140,000 people in Hawaiʻi deal with this
HONOLULU (KHON2) -- It's estimated that about 10% of the global population is left-handed; and this percentage is generally consistent across different regions, including Hawaiʻi. Given Hawaiʻi's...
View ArticleAsk a Specialist: Dehydration
HONOLULU (KHON2) -- Hawaii residents have been feeling the heat with temperatures reaching nearly 90 degrees this summer. The rise in temperature is a good time to remind everyone to stay hydrated...
View Article60+ vendors participate in Daniel K. Akaka Ala Hawaii Food Show
WAIKIKI, Hawaii (KHON2) -- The 2024 Daniel K. Akaka Ala Hawaii Food Show has returned to Waikiki. Check out what's going on around the nation on our National News page The event showcased more than 60...
View ArticleLearning curve: New NFL kickoff rule causes plenty of confusion
(AP) -- The first full weekend of exhibition games featuring the new dynamic kickoff included two long returns, a significant drop in touchbacks and mass confusion on an odd play that ended up as a...
View ArticleWhatʻs happening with Honoluluʻs ban on plastic bags, disposable food ware
Henry Gabriel, Honolulu’s Recycling Program Branch Chief, joins producer/host Coralie Chun Matayoshi to discuss the evolution of and compliance with the City’s nearly decade old “plastic bag ban,”...
View ArticleCancer deaths among men expected to rise 94% worldwide by 2050: study
(The Hill) -- Cancer cases and deaths among men are projected to skyrocket by 2050, according to a new study, especially for those aged 65 and older. The research, published in the journal Cancer,...
View ArticleFood2Go: Jax Wood Fired Pizza
HONOLULU (KHON2) -- Founder, Michelle Smith, and Marketing Manager, Elisha Danzik, joined Wake Up 2Day with details on how they got started with Jax Wood Fired Pizza along with the new specials...
View ArticleLahaina native embraced by Central East Maui Little League teammates
There was no time to say goodbye. As they saw their neighbor's house get caught in last summer's tragic Maui wildfires in Lahaina, the Magno family knew it was time to leave their own home for the...
View Article'Short-term measure' to address Kaka'ako pavement, signage issues begins Monday
HONOLULU (KHON2) -- The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation (HDOT) will commence repaving works on Queen Street at 8 p.m. on Monday. Download the free KHON2 app for iOS or Android to stay informed on...
View ArticleHIDOE: 34 school bus routes restored; 113 remain suspended
HONOLULU (KHON2) -- 34 suspended school bus routes in Central Oʻahu, Central and Upcountry Maui, and East and South Hawaiʻi Island has been restored Monday, the Hawai‘i State Department of Education...
View ArticleHawaii enters 'dangerous' wildfire season
HONOLULU (KHON2) -- Hawaii is entering a dangerous wildfire season, officials have cautioned, with reports of fires on all islands in recent months. Get Hawaii's latest morning news delivered to your...
View ArticleViolent crimes increasing on O'ahu: Survey
HONOLULU (KHON2) -- A recent violent crime survey by the Major Cities Chiefs Association reveals an increase in homicides and rapes on O'ahu. Download the free KHON2 app for iOS or Android to stay...
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