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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 […]
‘Midsummer Night’s Gleam’ returns to Foster Botanical Garden in Honolulu
HONOLULU (KHON2) — The Honolulu Department of Parks and Recreation’s Honolulu Botanical Gardens announced the return of Midsummer Night’s Gleam at Foster Botanical Garden on Saturday, July 20. The botanical garden will host a variety of family-friendly activities and performances, and showcase thousands of light displays. The event will start at 3 p.m. and ends […]
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 […]
KPD warns of counterfeit money surge on Kaua‘i
LĪHUʻE, Hawaii (KHON2) — The Kaua‘i Police Department has issued a reminder to residents and businesses regarding the circulation of counterfeit money on the island. Since the beginning of the year, there have been 14 reported incidents involving counterfeit money on Kaua‘i. To prevent becoming a victim, the KPD advises: If you have encountered counterfeit […]
‘Once in a lifetime experience’: Whale shark spotted in Waikiki
WAIKIKI (KHON2) — Several boat tour operators had the ultimate experience on Friday after seeing a juvenile whale shark off Waikiki. Kasia Gasior works on Living Ocean Tours and said one of her co-workers first spotted the huge fish. “I didn’t see a dorsal fin come up, so I was like okay is it a […]
Kaua‘i officials continue fire operations in Koke‘e
KOKE‘E, Hawaii (KHON2) — Firefighting efforts continue into Saturday with air support deployed early morning, Kaua‘i Fire Department reports. A voluntary evacuation was issued Friday for Koke‘e and Waimea Canyon State Park areas. The fire remains approximately 40 percent contained as of 8:30 a.m. on Saturday. According to KIUC, there is no estimate on when […]
U.S. Marshals, ICE rescue three children from international fugitive’s Tennessee home
Authorities arrested a fugitive wanted for alleged child sex crimes, and rescued three children from his Pigeon Forge, Tennessee home earlier this month, INTERPOL Washington said Friday.
‘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 […]
Honolulu mayor, DTS highlight Kekaulike Mall improvements
HONOLULU (KHON2) — Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi and the City Department of Transportation Services met at noon on Friday to review enhancements made at Kekaulike Mall in Chinatown. Some of the improvements include: Additionally, the existing community dragon decal will be relocated to the center of Kekaulike Mall.
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