FAA investigates Southwest flight which plunged off Hawaiian coast

A few midwives seek to uphold Native Hawaiian birth traditions. Would a state law jeopardize them?

HONOLULU (AP) — Ki‘inaniokalani Kahoʻohanohano longed for a deeper connection to her Native Hawaiian ancestors and culture as she prepared to give birth to her first child at home on the north shore of Maui in 2003. But generations of colonialist …

Hawaiian Electric Industries : Emergency utility work Monday, 6/17, on Alewa Drive

Emergency utility work Monday, 6/17, on Alewa Drive Traffic rerouted to Mamalu Street, 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. Release Date: 6/14/2024 Download PDF HONOLULU, June 14, 2024 – Hawaiian Electric crews will replace utility equipment along Alewa Drive just …

FAA Investigates After Southwest MAX Dives To 400 Feet Off Hawaii

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investigating an April incident involving a Southwest Airlines 737 MAX 8 jet which came dangerously close to the Pacific Ocean. Bloomberg was the first to report on the incident after obtaining an internal memo …

University of Hawaii athletes qualify for U.S. Olympic trials

Hawaii discus thrower Halle Mohr has earned a spot in the U.S. Olympic Track & Field Trials, which will begin on Friday in Eugene, Ore., at Heyward Field. Mohr is the first UH athlete since Amber Kaufman in 2008 (high jump) to compete at the U.S. …

Southwest Airlines Flight To Hawaiian Island Plunges, Comes Within 400 Feet Of Pacific Ocean

A Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 Max 8 aircraft narrowly avoided disaster off the coast of Kauai, Hawaii, after weather conditions forced a swift change in course, bringing the plane within a mere 400 feet of the Pacific Ocean. The incident, which occurred …

Big Island botanical artist’s endangered Hawaiian hibiscus featured in UK exhibition

‘Gloria’ is part of the Plantae 2024 exhibition of the Society of Botanical Artists in the United Kingdom. Photo Courtesy: Paula de la Cruz An iconic emblem of Hawai‘i – the hibiscus flower – is spending June celebrated by an island far away from the …

Oklahoma State adds Hawaii transfer pitcher Harrison Bodendorf

Oklahoma State grabbed its second transfer portal addition of the offseason Friday afternoon. Former Hawaii left-handed pitcher Harrison Bodendorf announced his commitment to OSU, giving the Cowboys a vital bullpen boost ahead of the 2025 season. He joins …

‘Close to out of control’: Boeing 737 plunged within 120 metres of ocean near Hawaii

According to Southwest’s review, the incident occurred following an aborted landing attempt due to inclement weather that blocked the pilots from seeing the runway by a specified altitude. The captain opted to put the “newer” first officer in command on …

Hawaii island’s tallest bridge to get $80M facelift

HILO >> Rehabilitation of Hawaii island’s tallest bridge is scheduled to begin in early 2025. The Nanue Stream Bridge, at about the 15-mile marker on Highway 19 — just south of Ninole on the island’s northeast coast— is slated for a three-year repair …

KHON2 Unveils Media Studio at Boys & Girls Club of Hawaii

The Boys & Girls Club of Hawaii’s Spalding Honolulu Clubhouse is celebrating a significant addition on KHON2’s Founders Day, with the launch of a new media studio aimed at enriching the Media Creation program for youth and teen members. Kelly Simek …

Public safety, infrastructure key concerns in Hawaii Island mayoral race

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – It’s a crowded race for Hawaii County mayor as candidates seek to prevent incumbent Mitch Roth from serving a second term. On Thursday night, Roth and three of his competitors appeared on Insights on PBS Hawaii. Public safety and …

New details about close call during plane landing in Hawaii

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WATCH: Hiker in Hawaii rescues a dog that was stuck in a 30-foot lava crack

Hiker in Hawaii rescues a dog that was stuck in a 30-foot lava crack Copy Link Copy {copyShortcut} to copy Link copied! Updated: 10:16 PM CDT Jun 14, 2024 A hiker in Hawaii, Kawika Singson, has been lauded for his bravery after rescuing a 10-month-old dog …

Founder’s Day poses huge success at the Spalding Honolulu Club House

HONOLULU (KHON2) — A major facelift occurred at the Honolulu Boys and Girls Club of Hawaii Spalding Clubhouse. KHON employees rolled up their sleeves and spent the day sprucing up the garden and gym of the clubhouse and turning a section of the clubhouse …

Magnitude 4.1 strikes off southeast coast of Hawaii island

A magnitude-4.1 earthquake struck off the southeast coast of Hawaii island at 1:43 p.m. today. The U.S. Geological Survey said the quake was centered about 9 miles east-southeast of Naalehu and about 54 miles south-southwest of Hilo at a depth of 23 miles …

Le Diner en Blanc Honolulu’s host shares more details

Southwest Airlines flight plunged to within 400 feet of ocean off Hawaii: ‘Like a roller coaster ride’

A Southwest Airlines flight came within just 400 feet of smashing into the ocean off the coast of Hawaii after aborting a landing due to weather conditions, according to a report. On a flight in April, the Boeing 737 Max 8 suddenly plummeted several …

Report: Honolulu is one of 5 ‘impossibly unaffordable’ US housing markets

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – The cost of living in Hawaii has long been among the highest in the nation. But over the last few years — amid skyrocketing inflation and housing prices — the situation has grown more acute, becoming a growing concern for Hawaii …