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Trade winds begin to strengthen as warm days continue
HONOLULU (KHON2) – A shallow batch of moisture that moved over the island chain today is clearing this evening, allowing a stable trade wind flow to return. The moisture was not very impressive, leading to a slight boost in windward rainfall from the Big Island to Oahu. However, the increase in shower activity was more […]
‘This is not a drill’: How quick action, pre-planning, averted catastrophe during IT outage
HONOLULU (KHON2) — It has been more than 24 hours since a faulty software update wreaked havoc around the world, grounding flights, disrupting hospitals, businesses and first responders. Some companies are still playing catch up. The impact of the CrowdStrike software update at the heart of the IT meltdown, hit Hawaii around 7 p.m. on […]
Man in serious condition after being rescued off Makiki Trail in Makiki
MAKIKI, Oahu (Island News) – A 59-year-old man was taken in serious condition after being rescued from the Makiki Trail after falling from a 40-feet ledge on Sunday morning, July 21, 2024. On Sunday morning around 9:33 a.m. the Honolulu Fire Department responded to an injured hiker on the...
HFD responds to early morning house fire in Aiea; 6 people displaced
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Fire and police investigators spent Sunday morning on the scene of a house fire in Aiea. The fire broke out around 3:20 a.m. in a home on Hapuu Street. When firefighters arrived, the house was engulfed in flames. Witnesses say vehicles parked in front of the home...
Two teens arrested for burglary in Hilo
HONOLULU (KHON2) — Two juveniles were arrested and charged with burglary and related property offenses following two incidents in Hilo on Wednesday. According to Hawai’i PD, the suspects, a 14 and 15-year-old teen, were caught on surveillance footage breaking a window at Waiakea Elementary School. They were observed removing items from an office and using […]
Celebrating the Style Refresh Weekend at Ka Makana Ali‘i
Ka Makana Ali‘i is the place to be this weekend, with a Style Refresh weekend event, featuring Hawaii’s Finest and Ocean Creations. Mikey went out to Ka Makana Ali‘i to learn all about the back-to-school deals!. Ocean Creations, renowned for its handcrafted jewelry made in Hawai‘i, is...
Governor says mainland parties delaying Maui fire settlement agreement
LAHAINA (KHON2) – A Lahaina wildfire settlement is close to being finalized, that is according to Governor Josh Green. On Thursday, Bloomberg News, citing sources close to the settlement, reported Hawaiian Electric, County of Maui, State of Hawaii and Charter Communications have tentatively agreed to pay more than $4 billion dollars. In a statement on […]
2024 Primary Election: Key updates for Hawaii voters, Kauai ballot drop box locations
HONOLULU (KHON2) — Residents will start receiving their ballot packets for the 2024 Primary Elections from Friday onwards. It is important to note that ballot packets are only mailed to active Hawaii voters. If you have moved and have not updated your voter registration, you must do so before you can vote in this election. […]
New Molokai Small Business Advocate
Aloha kākou, I’m Carrie DeCoite Caparida, the new Molokai Small Business Advocate at the County of Maui, Office of Economic Development, Kuhaʻo Business Center. For those unfamiliar with our center, we’re an extension of Maui’s Office of Economic Development (OED), dedicated to empowering Molokai’s families. We are a resource for new entrepreneurs and existing business owners who needs assistance for business operations in Maui County. Our goal is to support financial independence and foster healthy, sustainable businesses within the community.
Saturday Market Returns to Kaunakakai
For many years, the Saturday Market in Kaunakakai was a gathering place for the community. Vendors sold produce, food, clothing, art, crafts and much more – until the COVID-19 pandemic put a halt to the market in early 2020. It might have taken four years for the market to return to town, but it has officially kicked off last Saturday.
10th Annual Keiki Fishing Tournament
There was a time when Robert Kalawe Jr. got so good a hooking the biggest fish that he wasn’t allowed to enter fishing tournaments on Molokai anymore. So he decided to open his own fishing tournament. The irony, however, is that he wasn’t allowed to participate even in his own tournament – it was only for the keiki.
UH football team’s star wide receiver arrested for felony abuse
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - University of Hawaii wide receiver Steven McBride, 22, was arrested early Saturday morning, accused of abuse of a family member. The Rainbow Warriors’ starting senior was arrested in Wahiawa and was booked for a felony crime. McBride remains in HPD’s cell block. Multiple sources tell...
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