Visitor dies after rescue from Lāwa‘i Beach in Kaua‘i
LĪHUʻE, Hawaii (KHON2) -- A visitor from Japan died Monday night after being rescued from the waters off Lāwa‘i Beach on August 14. Find more Hawaii, Oahu, Maui and Kauai news here At around 12:35...
View ArticleHusband of missing Schofield woman detained; CID pleads with public for help
HONOLULU (KHON2) -- Army investigators are pleading with the public for any information on the whereabouts of Mischa Johnson. The 19-year old is six months pregnant and was last seen on July 31st and...
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Escaped Mississippi inmate taken into custody after hourslong standoff in...
HERNANDO, Miss. (WGN) - An escaped Mississippi inmate was in custody Wednesday after an hourslong standoff with U.S. Marshals near Chicago's United Center, where the Democratic National Convention is...
View Article'SurFur ComPETition 2024,' other events at Duke's OceanFest in Waikiki
HONOLULU (KHON2) -- The Raising Cane's "Going to the Dogs SurFur ComPETition 2024" took place Tuesday in Waikiki. The dog surfing competition is part of the Duke's OceanFest, held at Kuhio Beach this...
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Weeks away from home, but Central East Maui Little League baseball team...
MAUI, Hawaii (KHON2) — The Central East Maui Little League Baseball team is still alive in the Little League World Series after winning 3 to 1 over Pennsylvania on Tuesday, Aug. 20. Their parents have...
View ArticleOpossum captured in shipping container at Kalihi freight company
HONOLULU (KHON2) -- A live opossum was captured in Kalihi after being discovered in a shipping container on Monday afternoon. Download the free KHON2 app for iOS or Android to stay informed on the...
View Article'Our state shares the values of Kamala Harris': Gov. Green during ceremonial...
HONOLULU (KHON2) -- Vice President Kamala Harris secured the Democratic presidential nomination weeks ago, but her candidacy was solidified Tuesday during a ceremonial roll call at the Democratic...
View ArticleSilver Alert Program established in July is still not up-and-running; kupuna...
HONOLULU (KHON2) -- More than a month after a Silver Alert program was established by the state, it's still not up and running. Yet vulnerable kupuna continue to go missing. Download the free KHON2...
View ArticleTropical depression expected to form Wednesday
HONOLULU (KHON2) -- There are currently two low pressure systems east of the Hawaiian islands. They are expected to merge Tuesday night and when they do a tropical depression or tropical storm will...
View ArticleOahu fisherman shaken by off-duty sheriff's alleged gun threat
MAILI, Hawaii (KHON2) -- A local fisherman is feeling shaken after an off-duty sheriff's deputy allegedly threatened him with what appeared to be a gun at Maili Beach Park. Download the free KHON2 app...
View ArticleHow much money can you earn while receiving Social Security?
(NewsNation) — There is no limit on how much you can earn while receiving Social Security benefits if you have reached full retirement age, but if you choose to receive Social Security before that...
View ArticleA new COVID vaccine is coming soon – but will it still be free?
(WGN Radio) – American health officials say an updated vaccine against COVID-19 is on the way. The new formula, designed to target the KP.2 strain of COVID, is set to be in pharmacies and doctors...
View ArticleFord adds 2 less expensive pickups and a van to electric lineup
DETROIT (AP) — Ford Motor Co. is changing its electric vehicle plans and now will focus on making two new electric pickup trucks and a new commercial van. The company says all will cost less, have...
View ArticleFDA approves potentially life-saving gel designed to stop bleeding on contact
NEW YORK (WPIX) – A New York-based company now has the green light to sell a potentially life-saving gel that stops bleeding on contact. The Food and Drug Administration has cleared Traumagel for use...
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From animal advocacy to pageant queen: Mrs. Hawaiʻi United States' journey
HONOLULU (KHON2) -- Ashley Howell-Wasson, the reigning Mrs. Hawaiʻi United States, has a story that stands out in the world of pageantry. Unlike many who enter the pageant world, Howell-Wasson didn’t...
View ArticleWhat Hawaiʻi needs to know about Japan's megaquake warnings
HONOLULU (KHON2) -- In early August, Japan issued a significant warning about the possibility of a mega quake. This alert, although later rescinded, highlighted a real and pressing concern about the...
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Tim Walz accepts Democratic VP nomination on DNC's third night
(NEXSTAR) – Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz accepted his party's nomination for vice president at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Wednesday and made the case that he's ready to win the 2024...
View ArticleKentucky man sentenced for faking own death to avoid paying child support
LONDON, Ky. (WDKY) — A Kentucky man was sentenced to six years and nine months in prison on Monday after hacking the Hawaii death registry systems to fake his death. According to the Department of...
View ArticleWhere to find the best spumoni in Honolulu
HONOLULU (KHON2) -- Spumoni is a special kind of Italian ice cream that's celebrated every August 21 on National Spumoni Day. This tasty treat is different from regular ice cream because it's made...
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A gold bar is now worth $1 million for the first time
(NewsNation) — A single bar of gold is now worth $1 million for the first time ever. The milestone was hit Friday after the precious metal's spot price surpassed $2,500 per troy ounce. Gold bars...
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