Juneteenth celebrated at Waikiki block party
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A Juneteenth block party kicked off at the Waikiki Shell on Thursday at 3 p.m. The free event was open to the public and ran from 3-9 p.m. There was live entertainment, cultural workshops and exhibits, activities for keiki, and food vendors. Juneteenth, or Juneteenth National Independence...
Woman, 74, dies after Honolulu hit-and-run
A 74-year-old woman died from her injuries sustained by being struck by a vehicle in Honolulu on June 17, the Honolulu Police Department confirmed.
Escape the Vape with the help of the Hawaiʻi Tabacco Quitline
Vaping continues to be a rising concern among Hawaiʻi's youth and young adults with catchy marketing and sweet, fruity flavors. Amelia arechy of the htq stops in to drop facts, tips, and ways to get the help you need.
Firefighters take out rubbish fire under Nimitz Highway bridge
KALIHI, Hawaii (Island News) -- Firefighters extinguished a rubbish fire that broke out on Thursday located under the bridge on Nimitz Highway. Black smoke appeared to be coming from under the viaduct in the N. Nimitz Highway area on June 19. Firefighters received a 911 call minutes before 2 p.m. to extinguish the...
Navy Commits $8 Billion for Major Construction in Hawaiʻi and Wake Island
The U.S. Navy is investing $8 billion in new construction, repairs, and upgrades in Hawaiʻi and Wake Island. Eleven contractors will lead the projects, which are expected to be finished by 2033. Specific details on spending and changes have not been released.
Updated: Even Expert Swimmers Got Swept Out At This Hawaii Beach
A routine beach rescue at Makapuu on Oahu took a dangerous turn this week when even the rescuers needed rescuing. Two beachgoers got into trouble in the surf just after 7 p.m., shortly after sunset, when lifeguards had gone off duty. But as Honolulu Ocean Safety personnel responded, they too were swept out by strong...
Kīlauea showing signs of possible new eruption episode
HONOLULU (KHON2) — Scientists at the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (HVO) are keeping a close eye on Kīlauea after low-level volcanic activity was detected late Thursday night within the summit crater of Halemaʻumaʻu. According to the USGS, lava began to overflow from the crater’s north vent around 11:26 p.m.,...
An arsonist destroyed a Wahiawa playground. It was quickly rebuilt for the children
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Several weeks after vandals destroyed a playground at the Wahiawa District Park, a new structure is now standing in its place. The quick completion was thanks to community support and partnerships with the city. It was the night of May 1 when an unknown arsonist set ablaze...
‘There are too many people losing their lives’: Residents want safer road
HONOLULU (KHON2) — Friends of the victims in the deadly crash in Punaluu on June 17 say the victims were on their way to work. Community members say the incident is devastating, and high-lights the need for improvements on the road in that area. “They were hardworking girls and it’s just a terrible tragedy for […]
Gas leak prompts evacuation in Kailua
HONOLULU (KHON2) — A carbon dioxide leak at a store on Kuʻulei Road early Tuesday morning led to an evacuation, according to the Honolulu Fire Department. Fire crews were called to 256 Kuʻulei Road around 5:20 a.m. Three units responded, including a Hazardous Materials (HazMat) team with 11 firefighters. Officials...
