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University of Hawaii's Drone Team takes 3rd nationally in a student competition
University of Hawaii Drone Technologies Team finishes 3rd nationally in the Student Unmanned Aerial Systems Competition. UH Drone Technologies finishes 3rd in a National Competition. The University of Hawaii, Drone Technologies team leaders were on Good Morning Hawaii, Saturday to share their experience in placing 3rd nationally at this competition...
‘Bows get out in the community with meet-and-greet at City Square
Fans got to meet some of their favorite University of Hawai’i players and coaches in a meet-and-greet event at the City Square Shopping Center in Kalihi Saturday morning. Members of the UH football, men’s volleyball and women’s and men’s basketball teams were featured. Hawai’i football coach...
Report: 17,000 truckloads of ash and debris transported from Lahaina to Temporary Debris Storage Site in Olowalu
The West Maui Temporary Debris Storage (TDS) site environmental monitoring quarterly report for the second 90-day operational period shows the findings from sampling and monitoring comply with county, state and federal environmental regulations, county officials said. The second Quarterly Report was presented to the community July 17 during the County...
Honolulu Sees Strengthening Trade Winds with Sunny Spells and Showers Expected as High-Pressure System Takes Hold
As the trade winds pick up their pace, bringing a shift in weather for Honolulu, a notable high-pressure system brushes against the region, the National Weather Service reports. In the coming days, residents can expect a strength in the winds that typically spoon the islands, nudging a mix of wet and dry spells into the forecast. According to NWS Honolulu, a 1033 mb high positioned approximately 1,300 miles north of the state's heartbeat will be the maestro of this atmospheric performance, with its influence gradually peaking by midweek.
Honolulu Civil Beat seeks a business reporter
Honolulu Civil Beat is looking for an experienced business reporter/writer who will take an innovative approach to exploring the intersection of government and business in Hawaii and the Pacific. We have a $10 billion commuter rail project in the works. We are on the cutting edge of renewable energy. The...
Carrie Underwood Soaks Up the Sun in Hawaii [Photos]
Over the weekend, Carrie Underwood played her first-ever shows in Hawaii -- and she made sure to have some fun in the sun while she was in town. The singer shared several social media snaps featuring herself and her band frolicking by the water during their downtime. The crew rocked matching Hawaiian shirts and posed for beachside photos: They even made a human pyramid in one shot.
President Biden drops out of 2024 election, Hawaii officials react
HONOLULU (KHON2) — President Joe Biden announced Sunday morning he would no longer be participating in the 2024 president election. Since his announcement, he has endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for the presidency. “I was aware he would likely leave the race in the next couple of days,” said Governor Josh Green. “I respect the […]
Candidate Q&A: State Senate District 16— Pat Beekman
Editor’s note: For Hawaii’s Aug. 10 Primary Election, Civil Beat asked candidates to answer some questions about where they stand on various issues and what their priorities will be if elected. The following came from Pat Beekman, Republican candidate for State Senate District 16, which covers Aiea, Aiea...
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 […]
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