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City lawmakers and police advocates want to improve the Honolulu Police Commission's process for hiring a new police chief. The Honolulu City Council is moving along a resolution that would require the commission’s vetting process to include obtaining and reviewing references from candidates’ peers, supervisors and...

"I just want to say thank you to everyone for supporting us. We're super grateful and appreciative and hope to see you guys in Kaimuki."

North Shore surfer Dakota Briley has been fighting for his life following a devastating crash in Haleiwa two months ago. Dakota has undergone seven surgeries to stop internal bleeding in his brain and body. He recently began speaking, making significant progress in his recovery. One more major surgery is set for next...

The Hawaiʻi National Guard deployed a UH-60 Blackhawk and a CH-47 Chinook to assist the Honolulu Fire Department with the Kunia Road fire. The helicopters have conducted water drops, releasing nearly 50,000 gallons onto the fire, according to the Office of the Governor. The Hawaiʻi National Guard said it...

After more than 30 years behind bars, Erik Menendez was denied parole by California’s board, keeping the spotlight on the infamous Menendez brothers’ case as Lyle’s hearing approaches. Plus, find out what Tom Cruise endured during his last Mission Impossible movie and celebrate a new Chick-Fil-A with a local boy...

Experience lively Okinawan traditions, delicious food, and rich cultural history at the 43rd Annual Okinawan Festival on August 30–31 at the Hawaii Convention Center.

HONOLULU (KHON2) — In the 1950s, corporate tax rates were at a historic high which allowed the United States’ prosperity to balloon. During this period, one job was usually enough to support a family. Today, however, that is far from the truth. A new study shows that nearly...

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Experts estimate Hawaii needs about 3,000 more nurses to meet its current healthcare demands -- and not enough are entering the workforce. A new scholarship program that launched this year aims to fill the growing requests for certified nurse aides (CNA) across Oahu, especially on the west...

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A land dispute led to a heated confrontation Friday between the Honolulu rail board and one of Hawaii’s biggest automotive companies. Servco Pacific is accusing Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation staff of strong-arming them into a deal over their property in Kakaako. But board...

Marquis Johnson, 34, sued the City and a Honolulu police officer in 2022, alleging misconduct after he was wrongfully detained by police in Waikiki in 2020.