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Aiea’s Brennen Panis helping team to strong start

62by Christian Shimabuku / 9h

At 6-1 in OIA DI West play, the Aiea High School baseball team is currently atop its league standings, above teams such as Mililani and Campbell that have dominated the division for over a decade. A big reason for that has been two-way standout and Chaminade signee Brennen Panis. At the plate, the senior is hitting a scorching .545. On the mound, he’s allowed just two runs in 20 innings, good for

Former Hawaii men’s basketball assistant Chris Acker named head coach at Long Beach State

Chris Acker named Long Beach State head coach

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61by Christian Shimabuku / 14h

Former University of Hawaii men’s basketball assistant coach Chris Acker has been officially named the new head coach at Long Beach State. The Beach will be the first Division I head coaching job of Acker’s coaching career. All the latest sports news from Hawaii’s sports station Acker, who played collegiately at Chaminade from 2003 to 2004, declared for the NBA Draft after his junior season but w

Casino chips ‘stealthily’ disappear from Tropicana Las Vegas before final closure

56by Ryan Matthey / 12h

LAS VEGAS ( KLAS ) – Before one of the oldest hotels in Las Vegas could shut its doors for good early Tuesday morning, parts of its casino was already disappearing. Tropicana Las Vegas doorman Dean Davis has seen people come and go for 33 years, but recently, he said it’s the poker chips that were coming and going. “An awful lot of people just looking for memorabilia,” Davis said inside the hotel

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Hawaii baseball closes homestand with win over Hawaii Pacific

by Christian Shimabuku / 5h

The University of Hawaii baseball team closed out its homestand with a 10-1 win over Hawaii Pacific on Tuesday night at Les Murakami Stadium. The Rainbow Warriors improved to 16-10 overall, while the Sharks dropped to 19-16. All the latest sports news from Hawaii’s sports station Hawaii received massive production from the top of its lineup, as leadoff man Jordan Donahue and No. 2 hitter Jake Tsu

Strong trade winds trigger wind advisories across the state

by Justin Cruz / 5h

HONOLULU (KHON2) — A high pressure system is strengthening to the north of the state, generating strong and gusty trade winds until Friday. Rainfall will primarily affect windward areas, though occasional showers may spill leeward thanks to strong winds. Trade winds will gradually ease over the weekend but will still remain breezy. A low is is forming northwest of Kauai, with thunderstorms appro

Oahu, Maui, Kauai: Don’t get delayed by these road closures

by Emily Cervantes / 5h

HONOLULU (KHON2) — It’s always best to plan ahead. Knowing about these road closures may save you some extra time during your daily commute, wherever you may be going. Get Hawaii’s latest morning news delivered to your inbox, sign up for News 2 You S. Kihei Road from April 6 to 8 South Kihei Road between Kaonoulu and Kulanihakoi will be temporarily closed from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. to repair bike

The Attorney General is being impersonated to steal money in this new scam

by Emily Cervantes / 6h

HONOLULU (KHON2) — Scammers have crafted a new ploy to help their attempts to steal money, by calling people and claiming to be agents with the Attorney General’s Investigation Division. Download the free KHON2 app for iOS or Android to stay informed on the latest news People have received these calls in the past few weeks with a daunting message. Watch out, don’t let these online marketplace sc

‘It’s not a matter of if, but when,’ experts warn Hawaii will see major tsunami

by Jenn Boneza / 6h

HONOLULU (KHON2) — The quake that rocked Taiwan is a stark reminder of how quickly and unexpectedly an earthquake can trigger a dangerous tsunami. Pacific Tsunami Warning Center Science Officer Stuart Weinstein said a tsunami even three feet high is enough to cause damage. Download the free KHON2 app for iOS or Android to stay informed on the latest news “A tsunami that size can bring with it ve

California woman dies after using hemorrhoid ointment containing lead, health officials say

by Sergio Robles / 7h

( KTXL ) — California health officials said a Sacramento woman developed “severe” lead poisoning and died in March after using a hemorrhoid ointment. The California Department of Public Health tested a sample of the ointment, called “Cao Boi Tri Cay Thau Dau,” and found that it contained 4% lead, which is considered a “dangerous amount,” according to Sacramento County health officials. Largest f

Laptop power adapter to blame for structure fire in Manoa

by Emily Cervantes / 7h

HONOLULU (KHON2) — After further investigation, Honolulu fire investigators classified the cause of a weekend structure fire in Manoa as accidental. Get Hawaii’s latest morning news delivered to your inbox, sign up for News 2 You On Saturday, initial alerts showed that East Manoa Road between Huapala Street and Lowrey Avenue were closed due to the fire. Fire officials arrived to a working fire o

Hawaii resident spends Easter in Las Vegas, turns $10 into $1.1 million

by Emily Cervantes / 8h

HONOLULU (KHON2) — One spin, $10, that’s all it took for this Hawaii resident to come back to the islands with $1.1 million. Download the free KHON2 app for iOS or Android to stay informed on the latest news During an Easter visit to Las Vegas, the lucky guest spent $10 on an IGT Wheel of Fortune machine at the California Hotel and Casino. Hawaii resident wins $1.1 million while playing Wheel of

Hawaii Island’s ‘cryptic’ potential name change explained

by Bryce Moore / 9h

HONOLULU (KHON2) — The Big Island does not have a new name yet. Get Hawaii’s latest morning news delivered to your inbox, sign up for News 2 You The Hawaiʻi Board of Geographic Names posted their agenda in March that said they would meet on Tuesday to discuss “revisiting the name of the Island of Hawaiʻi.” New official name for Big Island? The agenda for the meeting was posted on Tuesday, March

Urgent care expands on west side, Adventist Health Castle opens new Kapolei location

by Emily Cervantes / 9h

HONOLULU (KHON2) — A new urgent care location on the west side will improve healthcare accessibility to Leeward residents through increased size and capacity. Get Hawaii’s latest morning news delivered to your inbox, sign up for News 2 You On Tuesday, Adventist Health Care blessed the new urgent care location in Kapolei and celebrated the clinic’s ability to better serve the community. Adventist

Queen’s completes purchase of Wahiawa General Hospital

by Max Rodriguez / 10h

HONOLULU (KHON2) — The Queen’s Health System is now the owner of the Wahiawa General Hospital, the purchase was finalized on Tuesday. Hospital officials said the facility will be closed for services but they are prioritizing reopening the emergency room by the summer. Get Hawaii’s latest morning news delivered to your inbox, sign up for News 2 You The Wahiawa General Hospital will now be known a

Dreaming your way to homeownership, Central Pacific Bank discusses housing in HI

by Emily Cervantes / 10h

HONOLULU (KHON2) — Homeownership is a dream for many Hawaii residents. Sometimes, that dream seems out of reach for families when they face the ongoing challenges of finding affordable homes and qualifying for loans. Check out what’s going on around the nation on our National News page Central Pacific Bank is working to educate families and individuals dreaming of homeownership and assist them i

7.4 earthquake rattles Taiwan, no tsunami threat to Hawaii

by Emily Cervantes / 11h

HONOLULU (KHON2) — Early Tuesday morning, a 7.4 magnitude earthquake hit Taiwan, but officials said there is no tsunami threat to the islands. Download the free KHON2 app for iOS or Android to stay informed on the latest news The National Weather Service sent an alert around 2:30 p.m. releasing information about the magnitude, origin, depth, and location of the earthquake. 5.7 magnitude earthqua

House Finance Committee halts progression of cannabis legalization bill

by Kristy Tamashiro / 11h

HONOLULU (KHON2) — It was a push that sparked fireworks on the House floor. After weeks of lively debate and testimony, a bill that would legalize the recreational use of marijuana has come to a dead end this legislative session. Download the free KHON2 app for iOS or Android to stay informed on the latest news On Tuesday, the House Finance Committee Chair said in a statement: “The path to legal

Incognito mode: What to know about private browsing amid Google settlement

by The Associated Press / 11h

NEW YORK (AP) — Although a private browsing mode known as “Incognito” in Google’s widely used Chrome browser has been available for nearly a decade, a legal settlement involving the way it works has cast new attention on this commonly available setting. The settlement disclosed Monday in a federal court is primarily designed to ensure that users who use Incognito mode in Chrome get more privacy w

Powerball jackpot reaches $1.09B, but a winner wouldn’t be an instant billionaire: Here’s why

31by Addy Bink / 11h

(NEXSTAR) — The Powerball losing streak carries on after no ticket was able to match the winning numbers drawn Monday night . The jackpot, which has been building since New Year’s Day, now sits at an estimated $1.09 billion . While someone will, eventually, win the record-setting Powerball jackpot, they won’t be an instant billionaire. How is that possible, even though the jackpot has surpassed a

Largest fresh egg producer in US finds bird flu in chickens at Texas, Michigan plants

by The Associated Press / 12h

(AP) — The largest producer of fresh eggs in the U.S. said Tuesday it had temporarily halted production at a Texas plant after bird flu was found in chickens, and officials said the virus had also been detected at poultry facility in Michigan. In Texas, Ridgeland, Mississippi-based Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. said in a statement that approximately 1.6 million laying hens and 337,000 pullets, about 3.6

Ganot to receive Champion award

25by Christian Shimabuku / 14h

University of Hawaii men’s basketball coach Eran Ganot will be honored with the Coaches vs Cancer Champion Award by the American Cancer Society this week at the Final Four in Phoenix. The Champion Award is given to coaches who display leadership and commitment to the fight against cancer. All the latest sports news from Hawaii’s sports station During his time at the helm at UH, Ganot has spearhea

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Campus events raise sexual assault awareness

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by Sandy Harjo-Livingston / 19h

HONOLULU (KHON2) — Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) is observed in April each year to raise public awareness about sexual assault and to educate communities and individuals on how to prevent sexual violence. It is important to understand that sexual violence happens to both men and women, boys and girls. It doesn’t matter what your sex or gender is, sexual violence is prevalent across the s

This isn’t easy, but it’s guaranteed to improve your quality of life

by Sandy Harjo-Livingston / 19h

HONOLULU (KHON2) — Tuesday, April 2 is National Reconciliation Day. It’s a day dedicated to encouraging people to mend relationships and foster a spirit of forgiveness and understanding. It also underscores the importance of resolving disputes; healing old wounds; moving forward; taking steps towards unity and harmony in personal relationships, communities and across nations. This day is meant t

It’s not because you’re older, music really is getting less creative

by Sandy Harjo-Livingston / 20h

HONOLULU (KHON2) — In 2016, singer/songwriter Bob Dylan was awarded the prestigious Nobel Prize for Literature. An accomplishment that few musicians have achieved. But today’s music doesn’t have the same emphasis on poetry or literary creations. It’s more about the tag line. Get Hawaii’s latest morning news delivered to your inbox, sign up for News 2 You A new study by Emilia Parada-Cabaleiro, M

For years she thought her son died of an overdose. Police footage changed all that

by Mitch Weiss / 21h

Editor’s note: This report contains graphic details. Reader discretion is advised. BRISTOL, Tenn. (AP) — It was in the den that Karen Goodwin most strongly felt her son’s presence: On the coffee table were his ashes, inside a clock with its hands forever frozen at 12:35 a.m., the moment that a doctor had pronounced him dead. Get Hawaii’s latest morning news delivered to your inbox, sign up for Ne

‘If it’s Boeing, I’m not going’: Some travelers nervous to fly after recent plane issues

Travelers nervous about flying Boeing

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by Ashleigh Jackson / 21h

(NEXSTAR) — Some airline passengers say they’re apprehensive about traveling in Boeing jetliners following a series of flight problems in the past three months. But should you be worried about flying? Get Hawaii’s latest morning news delivered to your inbox, sign up for News 2 You Travel