Federal cuts to student services hit the University of Hawai’i
MANOA, Hawai'i (Island News) -- Native Hawaiian Student Services is a place where students come to study, research and get academic support here at the University of Hawai'i, but that could soon end at the end of the month with federal funding cuts. The U.S. Department of Education could be...
Hiker airlifted from Diamond Head Crater Trail
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The Honolulu Fire Department responded to a 911 call about a sick hiker on the Diamond Head Crater Trail Friday morning. According to HFD, a male hiker in his 30s became ill on the hike and was unable to go back down the trail on his own.
Moana, Hawaiʻi’s 2-yo monk seal, found dead
A young Hawaiian monk seal has died after becoming entangled in fishing gear, and it's prompted renewed calls for safer fishing practices throughout Hawaiʻi.
Hawaii bartender gets paid to slap her customers
Trade winds will kick up more rain this weekend with an old front. Do genki balls actually clean waterways? One study says think again. Scientists at Hawaii Pacific University say their two-year study shows genki balls could make the water quality worse, not better. King’s Hawaiian Grill opens at UH...
Honolulu officials host events to connect skyline stations and local food access for all
HONOLULU (KHON2) — The City and County of Honolulu is partnering with organizations to connect public transit with local food access. The “Food Pantry & Food Market at Skyline Stations” will take place at two Skyline stations in Waipahu and Ewa Beach-Kapolei for the first time starting next week. Here are the...
Medical Examiner’s identify woman killed in a stabbing incident in Kalihi
HONOLULU (Island News) – The Honolulu Medical Examiner (ME) identified the woman that died in an apparent stabbing incident in Kalihi on Monday. According to the ME’s Office, 57-year-old Maria Bolter’s cause of death was due to multiple sharp force injuries, and the manner of her death was confirmed to be homicide.
Pele stuns with episode 33 of Kīlauea eruption
HONOLULU (KHON2) — Kīlauea’s 33rd episode of its ongoing Halemaʻuma’u eruption began at 3:11 a.m. on Sept. 19. Lava is fountaining at a height of more than 500 feet, with some previous episodes having reached more than 1,000 feet in height. Prior to the episode, there was sporadic spattering from the crater, which...
Shake Shack announces Hawaiʻi location
Shake Shack, a beloved restaurant known for their burgers and milkshakes, will be opening their first Hawaiʻi location in 2027, the company announced on Sept. 19.
HPD investigates shooting near Kalihi Valley Homes
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Honolulu police are investigating reports of shots fired in the area of the Kalihi Valley Homes late Thursday night. Police said the shooting happened just before midnight. According to HPD, officers responded to multiple 911 calls of shots fired in the Kalihi Valley Homes area. Police...
Honolulu public schools to see police presence increase for safety
Increased safety measures are in the works for multiple schools on Oahu, with a focus on enhancing security for students. The Honolulu Police Commission addressed this topic at a recent meeting, discussing the launch of the School Resource Officer pilot program set to begin in November. This initiative aims to...
