Farmers threatened by invasive species and worker shortage
HONOLULU (KHON2) — Access to land, affordable water and aging infrastructure are all consistent challenges farmers in Hawaii struggle with. With an ever-growing...
Hawaii’s Gambling Legalization: Balancing Benefits and Concerns
The topic of gambling legalization in Hawaii has garnered much attention and debate in recent times. As representatives aim to address the issue of...
HECO: Nearly $200 million approved in upgrades
HONOLULU (KHON2) — Hawaiian Electric’s grid is about to see some major upgrades. According to HECO, regulators have approved $190 million in...
First Alert Weather Days issued for Friday, the weekend for powerful winds
The HNN weather team is marking Friday and the weekend as First Alert Weather Days as a fast-moving front is slated to bring showers...
Surprising Reasons Behind No Lottery States
A recent bill was proposing a state lottery for Utah. Governor Cox of Utah stated that he is not a big fan of the...
Sen. Schatz Demands Institutions Return Native Remains
WASHINGTON - The Hawaiʻi senator spoke on the Senate floor, telling colleges and museums to follow the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act...
Motor vehicle safety inspection system out statewide
HONOLULU (KHON2) — A statewide outage of the safety inspection software is preventing motorists from completing safety checks and printing proof of inspection...
Police arrest Honoka’a man wanted on outstanding warrants
Responding to a tip, officers from multiple units within Hawai'i Police Department, including Area II Hawai'i Island Criminal Investigation Section, Area II Traffic Enforcement...
USDA raises summer meal benefits for children in Hawai’i
To account for the higher cost of food in the state, children in Hawai'i will receive $59 per month, compared to $40 per month...
What’s an atmospheric river? A pineapple express? AP explains the weather phenomenon
The storm that pummeled California this week was fueled by an atmospheric river, a plume of moisture that extended across the Pacific to near...