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The most recent federal hospital quality rankings only listed one five-star medical center in Hawaiʻi — and it’s not the state’s largest. The Queen’s Medical Center — which was founded in 1859 in Honolulu and is the state’s largest private, nonprofit hospital — dropped to three stars in rankings released last month...

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The city is using a new tactic against the owners of illegal vacation rentals on Oahu: getting mortgage lenders to police their clients. The city says it is also filing more liens against the properties to collect millions in outstanding fines, but enlisting lenders in enforcement could be...

A recent study from the American Psychological Association revealed that 42% of U.S. teens report persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness, a figure that’s climbed steadily since the pandemic’s onset. In Honolulu, educators are turning to an unexpected ally: forest bathing, a mindful immersion in nature...

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The Honolulu Fire Department extinguished a house fire in Waipio on Wednesday. HFD was called to a home on Lumikila Street just before 1 p.m. Crews found a blaze in the garage of a two-story home. Firefighters extinguished the fire in about an hour. No one was...

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HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - College students three months from receiving their diploma can begin applying for state jobs. The Department of Human Resources Development (DHRD) is accepting applications from students earning their bachelor’s degree for entry-level professional classes of work open to degrees in any...

HONOLULU (KHON2) — Heads up, commuters, a recent network outage is affecting certain public transportation on Oahu. According to City and County of Honolulu officials, customer service phone lines are down for TheBus transit information and Handi Van reservations. While TheHandi-Van is still operational and is...

The first-ever ʻEwa Carnival took place on Aug. 30 and Aug. 31 at the Wai Kai events lawn, with organizers saying tens of thousands of attendees were able to enjoy the carnival.

HONOLULU (KHON2) — For this episode of Wahine Wednesday, we learn about Susan Wilkinson, founder of Susie’s Ducks — a local nonprofit in Hawai‘i dedicated to the rescue, care, and protection of waterfowl. Executive Director and Founder, Susan Wilkinson, began her mission after noticing abandoned and injured ducks in...

Today an honor guard escorted fallen officer Suzanne O to her final resting place beneath the Koolau mountains in Kaneohe. The Maui officer -- just 37 years old -- was tragically killed last month in the line of duty.