HONOLULU (KHON2) — Roy Sakuma will be inducted into the ʻUkulele Hall of Fame on Saturday, July 27 during the 2024 International ʻUkulele Festival in Kapi’olani Park. Download the free KHON2 app for iOS or Android to stay informed on the latest news Roy Sakuma is the founder of the world’s first and most successful ukulele festival. Sakuma was working as a groundskeeper with the Honolulu Departm

QUEENS, N.Y. ( WPIX ) – A Delta flight from Detroit to Amsterdam was diverted to John F. Kennedy International Airport on Wednesday morning after passengers were served spoiled food, officials told Nexstar’s WPIX. The plane, with 277 passengers on board, landed at JFK around 4 a.m. It’s not known how many people were served the spoiled food. The crew, however, reported that several passengers wer

HONOLULU (KHON2) — A car crash in Maili has left approximately 3,160 Hawaiian Electric customers in Nanakuli without power. Download the free KHON2 app for iOS or Android to stay informed on the latest news The crash happened just before 2 p.m. on Tuesday when a female driver in her 30s struck a pole on Paakea Road. $20K reward for information in 24 year old cold case Six Honolulu Fire Departmen

HONOLULU (KHON2) — A court injunction has put a temporary stop to the removal of the iconic Haiku Stairs, also known as the Stairway to Heaven, amid ongoing legal proceedings. Get Hawaii’s latest morning news delivered to your inbox, sign up for News 2 You The city recently received permission to dismantle 60 stair modules from the Moanalua Saddle and up to 15 modules from the windward side of t

HONOLULU (KHON2) — A patch of clouds just east of the islands is drifting in on the trade winds tonight. This patch of clouds will likely keep passing showers in the forecast for windward and mountain areas through the overnight to early morning hours. Drier conditions are forecast from tomorrow afternoon onward. High pressure north of the Hawaiian Islands will keep moderate trade winds in the f

HONOLULU (KHON2) — The Hawaii Department of Health’s Office of Public Health Preparedness is issuing a reminder to households reliant on electricity – and battery-powered medical devices to prepare for potential power outages, coinciding with the onset of the Pacific hurricane season and heightened wildfire safety measures. Get Hawaii’s latest morning news delivered to your inbox, sign up for Ne

HONOLULU (KHON2) — The director of the Hawaii Department of Law Enforcement told KHON2 that the harassment investigation within the Sheriff Division stemmed from alleged misconduct related to the training of recruits. Get news on the go with KHON 2GO , KHON’s morning podcast, every morning at 8 The DLE director said some members of the recruit class that graduated in December, 2023 came forward

HONOLULU (KHON2) – In the ahupuaʻa of Waipiʻo, which lies in the moku of ʻEwa here on Oʻahu, stands a dead-end street whose name could mean “to surround,” refer to the beginning of a song, or translate as “pronunciation.” We are speaking of Puana St. In Hawaiian language, or ma ka ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi , pronunciation is very important because it could change the meaning of a word. For example, the word

HONOLULU (KHON2) — Law enforcement is asking people to stay safe on the roads for the Fourth of July. An alarming trend of drivers impaired by drugs will have them keeping a tight patrol for Independence Day. Get Hawaii’s latest morning news delivered to your inbox, sign up for News 2 You It’s not just alcohol. Authorities say in recent years, drugs have outpaced liquor when it comes to impaired

Fourteen months after graduating from Saint Louis School, former Crusader Yosei Takahashi continues to chase his gridiron dreams, both collegiately and internationally. Takahashi, a wide receiver from the Saint Louis Class of 2023, moved from Osaka, Japan, to Oahu as a 7th grader in hopes of pursuing football at the next level. Those hopes have turned into reality as he enters his sophomore seaso

HONOLULU (KHON2) — With summer break in full swing, the Hawaii Police Department has intensified efforts to enforce underage drinking laws, curfews, and park regulations across several units. Get Hawaii’s latest morning news delivered to your inbox, sign up for News 2 You Lieutenant William Derr of HPD’s Hilo Community Policing Section emphasized the measures are aimed at ensuring safety during

HONOLULU (KHON2) — Meet Taz, a spirited 2-year-old pup whose infectious energy and love for people make him an ideal addition to any family. Get Hawaii’s latest morning news delivered to your inbox, sign up for News 2 You Currently in temporary foster care, Taz is urgently seeking a permanent home where he can thrive. Taz is a bundle of joy, known for his playful nature and boundless enthusiasm.

( KTLA ) – Authorities have released the identity of a tourist who was killed during a robbery attempt at Newport Beach’s upscale Fashion Island shopping mall on Tuesday. Patricia McKay, 68, was walking with her husband when two thieves accosted them with a handgun outside the mall’s Barnes and Noble bookstore at about 3:30 p.m., according to the Newport Beach Police Department. A struggle ensued

HONOLULU (KHON2) — It’s a contemporary European bistro that began on Oahu’s North Shore. Now, it’s transformed into a celebration of everything about living and growing up in Hawaii. Wake Up 2Day’s Chris Latronic went live from the brand new Mana + Pua location at SALT at Our Kakaako with all the fresh details with owner and partner, Ashleigh Corallo. Check out what’s going on around the nation

HONOLULU (KHON2) — A guilty verdict came back for a Kaunakakai man who was charged with murder back in 2022. Get Hawaii’s latest morning news delivered to your inbox, sign up for News 2 You The man, Mariano Garces, was charged with murder in the second degree after Maui police found the body of his girlfriend, Amie Kaholoaa, in November of 2022. Officials said dispatchers received a call on the

HONOLULU (KHON2) — On the islands, we’re saddled with the highest electricity rates in the nation. Add that on top of our other costs of living, and it’s painful, especially in the summertime when we try to cool off. But there are some good ways to keep your bill from getting too hot. Check out what’s going on around the nation on our National News page Michael Angelo, the executive director of

HONOLULU (KHON2) — As the demand for solar energy continues to rise, and more government grants and subsidies aim to make solar energy more accessible, Better Business Bureau is seeing an increase in solar panel scams targeting homeowners. Cameron Nakashima with Better Business Bureau joined Wake Up 2Day with more details on how to avoid solar panel scammers. Get Hawaii’s latest morning news del

(NEXSTAR) – If you bought a Trader Joe’s Mango Tangerine Scented Candle, don’t light it, the popular grocer warns. TJ’s issued a recall Thursday, stating that the product has an “unexpected burn pattern.” The candles can be dangerous for customers as the flame can spread from the wick to the wax, causing a “larger than expected flame,” according to a Trader Joe’s news release . Anyone who bought

PHOENIX (AP) — Ron Falk lost his right leg, had extensive skin grafting on the left one and is still recovering a year after collapsing on the searing asphalt outside a Phoenix convenience store where he stopped for a cold soda during a heat wave . Now using a wheelchair, the 62-year-old lost his job and his home. He’s recovering at a medical respite center for patients with no other place to go;

( The Hill ) — People transitioning out of prison in five states will be gaining access to Medicaid, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced Tuesday. Adults and youth often find delays in getting access to Medicaid, so the department announced that incarcerated people transitioning out of imprisonment would receive coverage before their release. The coverage applies to Illino

( The Hill ) — Inflation concerns are hitting the holiday table, with average Fourth of July cookout costs expected to soar to their highest level ever, according to new research. This year’s American Farm Bureau Fourth of July market basket survey found that the average cost of summer cookout staples — fixings needed to feast on cheeseburgers, chicken breasts, pork chops, potato chips, pork and

AUSTIN ( KXAN ) — In the summer of 2014, more than 17 million people dumped ice cold water over their heads in an online trend known as the ice bucket challenge . The virtual challenge gained global momentum, raising more than $115 million for the ALS Association to support research and care access for those living with Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. In the decade since, that trend paved the way

( NewsNation ) — Roughly one-fourth of women in the United States with private insurance plans are paying for contraception, despite the Affordable Care Act mandating that such plans cover the “full range” of Food and Drug Administration-approved options. That includes emergency contraceptives, female sterilizations and all newly approved products alongside services connected to contraception, in

HAWAII ISLAND, Hawaii (KHON2) — There are lots of events to have fun at this week and weekend as the 4th of July hits the Hawaiʻi from Hilo to Kona. For the 4th of July 2024, Hawaiʻi Island has a variety of events planned to celebrate Independence Day. Get Hawaii’s latest morning news delivered to your inbox, sign up for News 2 You Hilo Bay Blast The Hilo Bay Blast is a major Independence Day ce

HONOLULU (KHON2) — The current activities and goals of the Polynesian Voyaging Society are fascinating and packed with exciting adventures. So, KHON2.com decided to dive into what they’re doing to help our planet and share their knowledge with the world. Chris Blake, a crew member and volunteer with the Polynesian Voyaging Society, shared some cool details about their recent voyages and missions

HONOLULU (KHON2) — If you are going for a hike, then you need to read this. Most hikes on Oʻahu are situated in, around or near a neighborhood. And most hikes will take you to places where ancient Hawaiians trekked. Get Hawaii’s latest morning news delivered to your inbox, sign up for News 2 You On Wednesday, June 19, we went out to the Kuliʻouʻou Valley Trail and met Ross. He lives in the neigh