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Kauai crews battle brushfire overnight, close calls amidst efforts
KAUAI, Hawaii (KHON2) — It was a busy Monday for emergency personnel on Kauai as crews worked through the night to prevent a brushfire from tearing through Kaumakani. Only one shed was burned, there were no injuries, but it was a mighty close call for some residents. The fire quickly soared Monday afternoon from Hanapepe […]
Maui County considering 2 proposals that could impact Lahaina rebuilding
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Maui County Mayor Richard Bissen is proposing to allow destroyed buildings in Lahaina to be rebuilt, even if they don’t meet current zoning rules. Meanwhile, the mayor also plans to approve tougher coastal erosion rules for what can be built near the ocean. The proposed new...
47th Annual Prince Lot Hula Festival celebrates Hawaiian tradition in Honolulu
HONOLULU (KHON2) — The 47th Annual Prince Lot Hula Festival will take place on Saturday, July 20 at the Frank F. Fasi Civic Ground Park from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The annual event celebrates Prince Lot Kapuāiwa, who ruled the Kingdom of Hawai‘i as Kamehameha V from 1863 to 1872. He was a strong […]
Human remains found under Manoa home in 2010 identified
HONOLULU (KHON2) — In 2010, a quiet neighborhood was shaken when human remains were discovered buried under a home in Manoa. On September 28, 2010, construction crews unearthed the remains while renovating a home on Oahu Avenue, according to the Honolulu Police Department (HPD). Further investigation revealed the victim had a son who lived in […]
Aging Well: Picket Fence Florist owner likes helping people "say it with flowers"
HONOLULU (Island News) - A Kailua florist says running her shop for the last half century is why she's Aging Well. Sadie Akamine, 77, started Picket Fence Florist in 1974. She said working around beautiful blooms all day is a bonus, but what she really likes is helping people. "I...
Fire at vacant home in Kalihi intentionally set, investigators say
HONOLULU (Island News) – A fire at a vacant home in Kalihi from July 9 is now being investigated as an arson case, Honolulu Fire officials said. The case began on July 9, after HFD was called out to put out a fire at a vacant home near Kamehameha IV Road and Linapuni Street in Kalihi around 9:30 p.m.
The young entrepreneur behind Ryder’s Poke & Shave Ice
HONOLULU (KHON2) — Big dreams mean taking big chances. That’s what it took for one young entrepreneur to open up his own poke & shave ice shop back in 2022. Ryder Yamaguchi was fresh out of high school when he decided to start his own business. At the time, he was only 18 years old. […]
Tiff’s takeaways for Rainbow Wahine Volleyball 2024
ESPN Honolulu Rainbow Wahine play-by-play voice Tiff Wells with his six biggest takeaways from the Hawaiʻi Women’s Volleyball schedule release (and other offseason pertinent news). 1. Texas Two-Step. For the third time in the past four seasons, Hawai`i heads to Texas during the non-conference. 2022 (Texas A&M tournament),...
Chinatown Business Owners Filing Claims From June Power Outages Unsure How Much Will Be Covered
With his power out and burger meat going bad, Don Murphy, the owner of Murphy’s Bar and Grill, served sliders cooked on his outside grill to Hawaiian Electric Co. workers as they toiled to restore power to Chinatown in mid-June. Now Murphy wants HECO to pay for the air-conditioning...
Mililani acid attack survivor in need of support as healing journey continues
HONOLULU (Island News) -- More than a year after surviving an acid attack in Mililani, Davina Licon is asking for support as she continues to heal mentally, emotionally, and physically. In an update posted to her GoFundMe account, Licon said she underwent reconstructive surgery on Friday for her upper lip,...
‘An unacceptable lapse’: Investigation underway after secured door opened for arrestee to escape from police station
HONOLULU (KHON2) — A man arrested by police escaped from Kapolei Police Station on Sunday. Residents are concerned about the possibility of it occurring once more. “It’s clearly an unacceptable lapse,” Honolulu City Councilmember Tyler Dos Santos-Tam said. David Montoya, 31, was back in custody within hours of his escape from the Kapolei Police Station […]
Aloha Ballroom Company seeks Oahu residents for ‘Thriller’ flashmob dance this Halloween
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Something evil is lurking in the dark, and though your body starts to shiver, Oahu soon won’t be able to resist the evil of the thriller!. Zombies will be invading Honolulu ahead of Halloween. The Aloha Ballroom Company is training residents for a flash mob of...
Waianae high schoolers get jumpstart into workforce
HONOLULU (KHON2) — Several Oahu students are getting a first-hand look at what it is like to be part of the work force. The students obtained summer jobs as part of a new state program, introducing them to a potential future career. Noeau Designs got some extra help this summer. Two seniors from Nanakuli High […]
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