Honolulu HI

A 5-year-old girl was seriously injured after being hit by a vehicle in Punalu'u on Saturday, March 29, 2025.

HONOLULU (KHON2) — A trash fire on the morning of March 31 caused by a common household item prompts a message from officials to properly dispose lithium-ion batteries to prevent a potentially dangerous situation. Gray smoke billowed from a large pile of trash as firefighters tried to put it out along Heeia Street in...

HONOLULU (KHON2) — Workers at Romano’s Macaroni Grill at Ala Moana said they were surprised when they showed up to work on March 21 and were locked out. “There were chains on the door, no notice, nothing,” said one employee that KHON2 spoke to outside the unemployment office on Punchbowl Monday afternoon. “There were...

Just when it seemed like employee engagement numbers had hit rock bottom, they slipped even lower. Only 31% of employees nationally said they felt involved and enthusiastic about their jobs last year, according to a Gallup survey – a 10-year low. In Hawai‘i, engagement figures are probably no higher,...

KAUAI, Hawaii (Island News) – The Kauai Police Department (KPD) arrested six people who were wanted under various warrants. “Addressing outstanding warrants is crucial in preventing crime from escalating,” stated Assistant Chief Kalani Ke. Police took the following into custody on Wednesday, March 19, 2025:....

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Technology will help state officials track illegal fireworks and those who bring them in to Hawaii. Mike Lambert, the Hawaii Department of Law Enforcement’s new director, said artificial intelligence will help identify patterns of importers. Lambert, a former Honolulu Police Department...

HONOLULU (KHON2) — Whale watchers are crossing their fingers for another glimpse of what could be an albino whale. “We noticed there was a white baby with them,” stated Travis Woo, a safety diver on Iruka Hawaii Dolphin Snorkeling Tours. “My initial reaction was euphoria.” This particular whale species known as...

A state senate subcommittee has recently passed two resolutions that could affect the New Aloha Stadium project. One proposes creating a state-led 'Gaming Working Group' to study legalized gambling in Hawaii. Supporters of the bill believe that gambling at the district would help cover funding gaps within the state.

HONOLULU (KHON2) — General Manager, Yoko Engelhardt, joined Wake Up 2Day to share the details of their sandwich shop. “Mana Sandwiches is Japanese style sandwiches boutique. We are making fresh sandwiches every day in Hawaii and bringing flavors of Japan. Mana is the only sandwich shop licensed to have its exclusive...

HONOLULU (KHON2) — The Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation (HART) has announced the appointment of Michael O’Keefe as its new Deputy Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer (COO). O’Keefe will step into the role on the heels of Rick Keene’s upcoming retirement, scheduled for April 2025 after serving in...