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Campbell High School senior named Youth of the Year

100+by Lucy Lopez / 6h

HONOLULU (KHON2) — A James Campbell High School senior has just been named the Boys & Girls Club of Hawaii Hale Pono Clubhouse’s 2024 Hawaii State Youth of the Year. Get Hawaii’s latest morning news delivered to your inbox, sign up for News 2 You After several rounds of speeches and interviews, a panel of judges chose Jianna Johnson as the youth with the most exemplary young person for her leade

Onizuka Day of Exploration: where curiosity meets adventure

by Lucy Lopez / 3h

HONOLULU (KHON2) — An event where curiosity meets opportunity and learning becomes an adventure, the Onizuka Day of Exploration is an academic embarkment for all keiki. KHON2’s Chris Latronic met up with event chair Alim Shabazz, UH professor Richard M. Jones ED.D, interim associate vice chancellor for academic affairs Camonia R. Graham-Tutt PhD. and the event co-chair Will Hartzell.

5-month-old baby’s death reclassified to second-degree murder

40by Lucy Lopez / 4h

HONOLULU (KHON2) — On Dec. 31, 2022, a five-month-old baby was being rushed to a fire station in Pahoa by the baby’s 21-year-old mother and her boyfriend. Get Hawaii’s latest morning news delivered to your inbox, sign up for News 2 You According to reports, Puna patrol officers and Hawaii Fire Department intercepted the vehicle with HFD crew immediately attempting to administer life-saving treat

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Recall: Tide, Gain among 8.2 million defective laundry detergent packets, CPSC says

by Alyssa Mueller / 9min

KANSAS CITY, Mo. ( WDAF ) – Proctor & Gamble has recalled 8.2 million defective bags of various laundry detergent packets, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission. Tide, Gain, Ace and Ariel laundry detergent packets distributed in the United States are being recalled due to the risk of serious injury. The outside packaging meant to prevent access to the contents can split open near th

Strong winds to continue through weekend

by Chevy Chevalier / 2h

HONOLULU (KHON2) — Planning for some weekend fun? Make sure to prepare in advance! This weekend will see some more strong winds with today’s averaging in at 20-35 mph and gusts up to 50 mph with the possibility of even higher ones across the state. A wind warning has also been issues by NWS for northern portions of the Big Island. Make sure to also watch out for debris on the roads as well as fa

New Veteran’s Affairs clinic to open in west Oahu

by Lucy Lopez / 3h

HONOLULU (KHON2) — A brand-new Veteran’s Affairs clinic is scheduled to open in west Oahu. Chris Latronic went to the new site in Kapolei to discuss details with deputy director Tandy Nelson-Brooks, as well as the public affairs officer from the VA Pacific Islands Health Care System and local veteran Henry Villareal.

April birthday? Black Angus Steakhouse will help you celebrate

by Lucy Lopez / 4h

HONOLULU (KHON2) — In honor of their own 60th anniversary, Black Angus Steakhouse will be offering birthday-month specials for the month of April. From an all-day happy hour to a new weekend brunch, KHON2’s Chris Latronic has all the details on Wake Up 2day.

Honolulu to provide tenants, landlords sessions for fair housing month

by Sam Spangler / 4h

HONOLULU (KHON2) — Throughout April the City and County of Honolulu is hosting a series of conferences to inform landlords and tenants about their rights and responsibilities under the Fair Housing Act. Get Hawaii’s latest morning news delivered to your inbox, sign up for News 2 You On Friday morning the City and County’s Department of Community Services Director Anton Krucky joined Take2 live i

32nd Annual Dynasty Invitational Golf Tournament

by Sandy Harjo-Livingston / 6h

HONOLULU (KHON2) — Established in 1896 to support Chinese immigrants, the Palolo Chinese Home (PCH) has grown into a cornerstone of long-term care for Hawaii’s seniors. The tournament has transcended its initial mission to embrace all ethnicities with a comprehensive suite of services including residential, hospice, skilled nursing, rehab, senior day care and home/personal care. Get Hawaii’s lat

This game is taking Hawaiʻi by storm. Have you played?

29by Sandy Harjo-Livingston / 7h

HONOLULU (KHON2) — Kickball’s journey from a simple playground game to an international sport mirrors its inherent appeal and adaptability across generations, sexes, genders and races. Invented in 1917 by Nicholas C. Seuss, it was designed as an accessible alternative to baseball and rapidly became a staple in United States’ schools due to its simplicity and minimal equipment needs. Get Hawaii’s

Do we still use the Richter Scale to measure earthquakes?

by Lara Bonatesta / 7h

( WHTM ) – Residents along much of the East Coast felt shaking Friday morning as a 4.8 magnitude earthquake struck New Jersey. One of the most commonly known earthquake-measuring tools is the Richter Scale, but the system is no longer used today. Earthquake reported in New Jersey, tremors felt in Pennsylvania In fact, the Richter scale was replaced in the 1970s by other magnitude scales that are

New Jersey earthquake captured live on MLB Network

MLB Network hosts react earthquake

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by George Stockburger / 7h

(WHTM) – “Are we having an earthquake?” The 4.7 magnitude earthquake felt across the Tri-State area was caught on live television Friday morning. During MLB Central on the MLB Network , the hosts were interrupted as the camera visibly shook in the studio. Former major league baseball player Mark DeRosa was the first to bring up the quake, saying “seriously, I think we’re having an earthquake.” Ho

Target’s car seat trade-in event returns for 2024: What to know

by Justin Dennis / 7h

( WJW ) – Target has announced the dates of its 2024 Car Seat Trade-In Event, giving shoppers the opportunity to trade in their old car seats for a 20% discount on future qualifying purchases. This year’s event begins Sunday, April 14, and runs through Saturday, April 27, the retailer confirmed. How does Target’s new self-checkout policy work? During that time, Target shoppers wishing to redeem t

Americans think a president’s power should be checked – unless their side wins

by The Associated Press / 7h

WASHINGTON (AP) — Like many Americans, Richard Bidon says he’d like to see the U.S. government “go back to its original design” — a system of checks and balances developed nearly 240 years ago to prevent any branch, especially the presidency, from becoming too powerful. But that’s mainly when Republicans are in power. Bidon, an 84-year-old Democrat who lives near Los Angeles, said if President Jo

This program aims to help the 5,300 houseless keiki in Hawaiʻi

by Sandy Harjo-Livingston / 7h

HONOLULU (KHON2) — Whatever your philosophical or political beliefs are regarding houselessness, we have to agree that it is not “ok” that any child or youth is ever homeless. Yet, in Hawaiʻi, we continue our lives as more than 5,300 students live in unstable housing situations across Hawaiʻi, that’s according to the Department of Education’s Education for Homeless Children and Youth (EHCY) prog

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Investigation for murder of 5-month-old Big Island baby sent to Prosecutor’s office

by Emily Cervantes / 16h

HONOLULU (KHON2) — The murder case involving a five-month-old baby is now being reviewed by the Big Island’s Prosecutor’s office. Download the free KHON2 app for iOS or Android to stay informed on the latest news Reports said 911 dispatchers first received the call just after 4 a.m. on Dec. 31, 2022. The call came from the child’s 21-year-old mother. HPD: Critical shooting in Moiliili stemmed fr

Strong trade winds trigger wind warnings and advisories

by Justin Cruz / 17h

A potent high pressure system located north of the state will generate strong trade winds until Friday into the weekend. Showers will mainly affect windward and mauka areas, occasionally drifting into leeward areas. Wind speeds will gradually ease to moderate to breezy levels over the weekend. Expect a slight decrease in moisture through the first half of next week. The strong high pressure syste

HPD incentive program is working but will it help retention long-term?

by Jenn Boneza / 17h

HONOLULU (KHON2) — The Honolulu Police Department is seeing more applicants, according to Chief Joe Logan. That just weeks after Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi announced the $25,000 incentive program. Download the free KHON2 app for iOS or Android to stay informed on the latest news The Honolulu Chair of the State of Hawaii Organization of Police Officers (SHOPO) said it’s a step in the right di

2024 Shinnyo Lantern Floating Hawaii underway, volunteers prep

400+by Emily Cervantes / 18h

HONOLULU (KHON2) — Lantern preparations are underway as the annual Shinnyo Lantern Floating Hawaii rapidly approaches. Get Hawaii’s latest morning news delivered to your inbox, sign up for News 2 You Starting Sunday, community volunteers and temple practitioners will start “transcribing messages submitted to the Shinnyo-en Hawaii temple” from individuals who either cannot attend the event or do

Dancing in Merrie Monarch helping to heal those impacted by Maui fires

by Kamaka Pili / 18h

HONOLULU (KHON2) – The Merrie Monarch Festival is underway. Download the free KHON2 app for iOS or Android to stay informed on the latest news Did you know that the Merrie Monarch Festival was voted #1 for USA Today’s Best Cultural Festival across the nation? Local businesses, crafters gear up for annual Merrie Monarch Craft Fair That is only going to make this year’s Merrie Monarch Festival even

Maui condo prices on the rise, per REALTORS Association of Maui

by Emily Cervantes / 19h

HONOLULU (KHON2) — REALTORS Association of Maui reported the latest figures noting the significant increases in single-family home sales and median prices on Maui. Get Hawaii’s latest morning news delivered to your inbox, sign up for News 2 You The latest numbers show that the median sales price for a single-family home increased by 9.46%, reaching just above $1.3 million. Abandoned Ala Wai buil

Tropicana Las Vegas set for implosion, demo company says

by Ryan Matthey / 20h

LAS VEGAS ( KLAS ) — Tropicana Las Vegas is planned to go up in dust via an implosion in late 2024, according to the demolition company that has imploded several Las Vegas Strip resorts before. On Thursday, Mark Loizeaux, president of Controlled Demolition, Inc. (CDI), confirmed to 8newsnow.com that “CDI has received a written confirmation that we will be imploding the Tropicana structures later

Laniakea highway realignment project to begin Summer 2024

by Nikki Schenfeld / 20h

HALEIWA (KHON2) — The Laniakea Highway Safety Project will finally start this summer. Get Hawaii’s latest morning news delivered to your inbox, sign up for News 2 You For decades North Shore residents have been waiting on a solution for the bottleneck at Laniakea. Originally, the project was set to begin in late 2023. Then it got delayed. North Shore residents weigh in on Laniakea realignment pr

Tree on Army land falls into Wahiawa resident’s roof, punctures sons’ bathroom

by Bryce Moore / 21h

WAHIAWA, Hawaii (KHON2) — Residents next to Schofield Barracks East Range said trees on Army land falling onto local homes and causing damage is an issue that has been ongoing for years. Get news on the go with KHON 2GO , KHON’s morning podcast, every morning at 8 One resident reached out to KHON2 using our Report It feature and asked for help. Mystery container sparks concern on Oahu’s North Sh

Bill advances proposing electrical rate increases for wildfire mitigation

by Max Rodriguez / 21h

HONOLULU (KHON2) — Hawaiian Electric said it will likely cost hundreds of millions of dollars in safety improvements to prevent another wildfire disaster. A bill in the State Legislature would require the Public Utilities Commission to approve the plan, the cost, and how much customers will have to pay for that work. Get Hawaii’s latest morning news delivered to your inbox, sign up for News 2 Yo

HFD advises public to check recalled power adaptors following Manoa fire

by Emily Cervantes / 21h

HONOLULU (KHON2) — Honolulu Fire Department would like to remind the public to check their power adaptors for recalls, following a structure fire in Manoa . Download the free KHON2 app for iOS or Android to stay informed on the latest news Fire officials classified the incident as “accidental” when they discovered a power adaptor for a laptop was to blame. Laptop power adapter to blame for struc

UH men’s volleyball heads to Irvine with different team

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The No. 4 University of Hawaii men’s volleyball team will take on No. 5 UC Irvine for a pair of crucial Big West road matches on Friday and Saturday. First serve for both matches is set for 3 p.m. on ESPN+. The Rainbow Warriors and Anteaters previously met on March 10, a five-set victory for UH in the Outrigger Volleyball Invitational de facto championship match, but both squads will look markedl

Trial for 2022 Pearl City murder, arson case underway

by Kristy Tamashiro / 22h

HONOLULU (KHON2) — The trial for a 2022 Pearl City murder and arson case is underway. On Thursday, witnesses recounted the night of the alleged murder and the bizarre interactions they had with the defendant. Check out what’s going on around the nation on our National News page Scott DeAngelo is accused of killing Demond Cox, after Cox’s body was found in a Pearl City apartment in February 2022.

Kansas officials discover pink-tinted fentanyl powder

by Stephanie Nutt / 22h

HARVEY COUNTY, Kan. ( KSNW ) — The sheriff’s office in Harvey County , Kansas, is warning residents and all about the latest trends it’s seeing in the distribution and use of fentanyl. The office says it’s even recently seen some more unusual versions of the extremely dangerous and deadly drug. ‘Ripley’ review: Netflix limited series reinvents crime classic “We most typically find fentanyl in ‘Di

Evening crash in Lahaina leaves one elderly pedestrian dead

by Emily Cervantes / 23h

HONOLULU (KHON2) — Maui’s second traffic fatality of 2024 claimed the life of a 68-year-old female pedestrian on Honoapiilani Highway in Lahaina. Get Hawaii’s latest morning news delivered to your inbox, sign up for News 2 You Officials said the crash happened around 8:14 p.m. when the Lahaina