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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 […]
‘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 […]
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...
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. […]
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...
A contract helicopter fighting the Koke'e fires makes an emergency landing
KEKAHA, Hawaii (Island News)- A helicopter fighting the Koke'e fires made an emergency landing Saturday. Kauai County officials say the pilot received a notification regarding a fuel issue and immediately landed the aircraft near Waimea Canyon. No injuries were reported. The county's contractor, Airborne Aviation, was operating Air 2 shortly...
Tuition Remission: Changes, Consequences, and Reasoning
Featuring interviews with members of the Academy faculty as well as President Michael Latham, this article reveals how recent benefit changes have impacts unknown to most. Editor’s Note: Some Academy faculty who were interviewed for this article have asked to remain anonymous. Ka Punahou as a rule tries to avoid using anonymous sources; however, due to the sensitive nature of this topic, we chose to operate “on background” in order to allow faculty to speak honestly and openly.
Her special brand of comedy is a hit on social media. (But she’s still keeping her day job)
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Keeping it real and keeping it local. That’s Chelei Kahaleiwai. Born and raised in Makiki, the McKinley High grad has danced hula since she was 15 years old. Although, no stranger to crowds, Kahalewai faced a daunting challenge in 2017, competing for Miss Aloha Hula at...
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