Hawaiian Humane Society introduces Melee and launches 2025 Pet Calendar Contest

HONOLULU (KHON2) — In our recurring rendezvous with our beloved animal companions at the Hawaiian Humane Society (HHS), Communications Coordinator Sydney Sears teamed up with WakeUp2Day’s Chris Latronic to divulge the latest updates from HHS and highlight …

Navy Contributes to Honolulu Community through Land Conveyance

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, HAWAII, UNITED STATES 06.12.2024 Courtesy Story The Navy and National Park Service (NPS) conveyed 400 acres of land to the City and County of Honolulu today in a ceremony on the steps of Honolulu Hale. The Honorable Meredith …

Naka Nathaniel: A Profound Time For Pacific Connections In Honolulu

For those with island roots, there’s no substitute for mingling at the Festival of Pacific Arts and Culture. Honolulu is truly the capital of the Pacific right now. The objective of the Festival of Pacific Arts and Culture is to bring together and connect …

US Supreme Court may weigh in on Honolulu’s lawsuit against major oil companies

The U.S. Supreme Court is deciding whether to take up Honolulu’s lawsuit against major oil companies. The City and County of Honolulu filed a tort claim against Sunoco, Chevron and other oil companies in 2020, alleging that they had deceived the public …

Column: We’re hopeful for future of Hawaii’s hometown airline

One of Hawaii’s most endearing traits is its small-town feel. We take care of each other, and we watch out for each other. We are protective of our home and local values. For these reasons, as residents proudly born and raised in Hawaii, we reacted to …

Hawaii students rebounding from pandemic quicker than other states

Low reading and math scores at schools in Hawaii point to a need to further invest in public education, according to the 2024 Kids Count Data Book out this week. Researchers from the Annie E. Casey Foundation found as of 2022, just 35 percent of fourth …

Māori King signs Tuurama Ariki declaration after Osiania traditional leaders in Hawaii

Photo: Te Ao Maori News Kiingi Tuheitia Pootatau Te Wherowhero VII has joined other Oceania traditional leaders in signing the Tuurama Ariki Declaration in Honolulu, during the Pacific Festival of Arts.  Signatories to the declaration have committed to …

AES brings live 60-MW solar park with storage in Hawaii

US electric utility AES Corp (NYSE:AES) has launched commercial operations at a 60-MW solar park with an integrated battery energy storage system (BESS) on the Hawaiian island of Maui. The milestone was announced on Monday by Hawaiian Electric, which will …

Many Hawaii High School Counselors Are Taking The Summer Off As School Budgets Run Short

The availability of year-round advice can be crucial for some, including recent high school graduates. But only about half of Hawaii’s high schools offer it. Entering her senior year, Siena Ebert thought she was prepared for college. The Campbell High …

Hawaii Island police open unattended death investigation

Hawaii Island police opened an unattended death investigation today after a woman’s “partially decomposed body” was found in a parked vehicle in Kailua-Kona last week. Hawaii Police Department patrol officers and detectives responded to “a report of a …

Dad is furious after Hawaiian graduate daughter is stopped from walking in her graduation for wearing traditional lei

A California high school senior was prohibited from walking at her graduation ceremony by the school because she was wearing traditional Hawaiian lei, her family has claimed.  Sophia Noelani Iliana Benzon was set to graduate from Eastlake High School in …

Hawaii County police investigating after 21-year-old’s body found in vehicle

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – Hawaii Island police are classifying the discovery of a body as an unattended death and investigating the circumstances around it. Police said the body was found june 6, partially decomposed, in a parked vehicle in a Kailua-Kona …

Hawaii to get cut of $700M Johnson & Johnson baby powder settlement

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – Pharmaceutical company Johnson & Johnson has reached a $700 million nationwide settlement following deceptive marketing allegations. The investigation was launched in 2019 by the U.S. Department of Justice across 42 states, …

Hawaiian Monk Seal pup Paaki sets sail on solo adventure

HONOLULU (KHON2) — Today marks a significant milestone for Lei Day pup PO5, or Paaki, who celebrated her six-week birthday by officially transitioning into a new phase of life. Amidst the backdrop of the stunning Hawaiian coastline, this young pup has been …

Hawaii to receive more than $5 million from national Johnson & Johnson settlement

PraiseJesus Artis Returns to The Blue Note Hawaii

by: Mikey Monis Posted: Jun 12, 2024 / 02:38 PM HST Updated: Jun 12, 2024 / 02:38 PM HST Honolulu (KHON2) – Singer and Songwriter, PraiseJesus Artis presents “Powerful Female Vocalists Of Hawai’i” at Blue Note Hawaii on Monday, June 17th.  With her …

Business Matters: Hawaii’s First Trampoline Park: A Leap of Innovation and Fun

Hawaii’s first trampoline park, a beacon of family fun and innovation, sprung from a late-night inspiration in 2011. The brainchild of a local entrepreneur, the park opened its doors in 2013 and has since become a beloved spot for families across the …

Hawaii’s Kauai Police warn of crypto scammers extorting fines as law enforcement

Law enforcement authorities in Hawaii’s Kauai island have issued a warning about scammers posing as law enforcement to defraud cryptocurrency users. According to the recent alert, the scammers employ deceptive tactics, calling the victims and falsely …

CEO stole $2.5M from D.C. nonprofits, then posted photos of Hawaii vacation

After a client confronted Graham Hauck about missing funds in 2019, the management executive who lived in Washington’s comfortable suburbs paid the money back — then kept stealing. In 2021, after FBI agents warned Hauck that he was under investigation for …