Health officials identify 10 vulnerable individuals who came in contact with measles
HONOLULU (KHON2) — The state Department of Health has identified 10 individuals who may have come into contact with an unvaccinated child who contracted measles last week, and is strongly urging those 10 to isolate. Upon the child’s contraction of the measles, an adult in their household began showing symptoms of...
Hawai‘i Island police seek public help identifying gas station robbery suspect
Hawai‘i Island police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a male suspect wanted for questioning in a robbery that occurred in Hilo at a gas station on Kamehameha Avenue. The incident occurred on March 29. When officers responded to the gas station store, the employee informed...
Driver in collision that resulted in juvenile death charged
HONOLULU (KHON2) — A man has been charged with Negligent Homicide following a crash that resulting in the death of his juvenile passenger this past weekend. Natrin Auela Naki, 33, was arrested on April 12 after the Mililani crash. Authorities say Auela Naki was speeding and overtaking other vehicles when he lost...
Punahou School honors legacy of WWII captain killed in action
HONOLULU (KHON2) — Punahou School honored one of their former students, a WWII Medal of Honor Recipient, on what would be his 108th birthday. The honoree, Capt. Francis Wai, lost his life 81 years ago during the Battle of Leyte on San Pedro Beach in the Philippines. “The soldiers were stuck on the beach getting […]
Councilwoman denies public safety conflict over relationship with fire battalion chief
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Honolulu city councilwoman Val Okimoto said she will not voluntarily leave her position as chair of the Public Safety Committee, and, by law, cannot recuse from issues that affect the Honolulu Fire Department. Okimoto is in a relationship with a manager at HFD, a battalion chief who...
Meet Jacob, the Hawaii 9-year-old who just joined Mensa
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - When Jacob Lewis was still in diapers, the toddler already showed signs that his brain operated on a higher level than most children his age. ”He took on a liking to letters right away. He wanted to know what they were,” said his father, Jake Lewis.
Hawaii Grows Larger Every Day Thanks to This Volcano, Home to the Goddess of...
Walk through Kilauea’s territory and you’ll see every stage of how Hawaii was built: fresh black lava steaming as it cools, slightly older flows sprouting their first ferns, and ancient flows now covered in thick rainforest. The catch is – Kilauea hasn’t stopped doing it. Native...
Food2Go: Easter and Mother’s Day Specials happening at Arden Waikiki
HONOLULU (KHON2) — Executive Chef, Makoto Ono, and Restaurant Manager and Wine Director, Jon Carlile, of Arden Waikiki joined Wake Up 2 Day to discuss holiday specials. “This Easter edition features a curated selection of dishes including our famous rainbow salad, bone marrow, Ludovico fried chicken, beef fillet,...
Event to honor Gabby Pahinui
Aloha Nui Ae is open to the public at Honolulu Tabernacle. HNN Sunrise Weather Report: Monday, April 14, 2025. Lighter winds are expected by Tuesday with fewer windward showers and a greater chance for afternoon interior showers each afternoon through the weekend. Sunrise Sports: Wahine Water Polo win Big West,...
Kolekole Pass ready to use as an emergency exit for Waiʻanae Coast communities
Kolekole Pass is ready to use as an emergency exit route out of Oʻahu's Waiʻanae Coast communities in the case of a disaster. The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation has been working with the U.S. Army and Navy to make repairs to Kolekole Pass so that it's safe for residential use.
