LAS VEGAS ( KLAS ) — Wandering on a windy, cold Las Vegas street, 2-year-old chihuahua mix Gizmo whimpered for his family while hunting for a way back home. Fortunately, after nine years, his loved ones never gave up hope. On Feb. 3, 2015, Gizmo was playing in the backyard with the other dogs at the home of the Monarrez family when he broke out of the side yard gate. This local Hawaiʻi resident

HONOLULU (KHON2) — Hawaiian Airlines is investigating how a local family’s pet dog wound up hundreds of miles from its intended destination on the mainland. Download the free KHON2 app for iOS or Android to stay informed on the latest news Kapahulu resident Claudia Rapkoch dropped off her 7-year-old English Bulldog, Jello, at Hawaiian Airlines on Friday, July 19 to be flown to the West Coast. He

( NewsNation ) — CrowdStrike , the cybersecurity firm that crashed millions of computers worldwide last week, is offering its partners a $10 Uber Eats gift card as an apology, as first reported by industry publication TechCrunch . In an email posted to X , CrowdStrike reportedly said that the company recognizes the “additional work” caused by the crash on July 19. The email, sent from a CrowdStri

HONOLULU (KHON2) — Tonight through early Friday, gusty trade winds as dry and stable air settles over the islands. These trade winds will gradually diminish over the weekend and into next week as dry conditions persist. The air mass is becoming drier and more stable. Shower activity has decreased since this afternoon, with minimal rainfall compared to recent days. Relative humidity is generally

HONOLULU (KHON2) — Strong winds are believed to have been a contributing factor in a fatal helicopter crash off the Na Pali coast earlier this month, according to a preliminary report released by the National Transportation Safety Board. Get Hawaii’s latest morning news delivered to your inbox, sign up for News 2 You The helicopter, which was conducting a sightseeing flight around the island, cr

HONOLULU (KHON2) – In the ahupuaʻa of Waimalu, which lies in the moku of ʻEwa here on Oʻahu, stands a residential street with a name which translates as “queen.” We are speaking of Kuini St. Throughout the Hawaiian Kingdom, there were eight ruling monarchs. King Kamehameha I founded the nation in the year 1810. His sons, Liholiho and Kauikeaouli, succeeded him in becoming King Kamehameha II and I

Hawaii has once again proven to be one of the country’s volleyball hot spots, with multiple players from the islands representing the United States in the Olympic Games. Four players with Hawaii ties made the men’s national team roster. Erik Shoji and Micah Christenson are repeat selections and are joined by a pair of first-timers in Taylor Averill and Micah Ma’a. All the latest sports news from

Champions across seven age divisions at the 2024 Oahu Junior Championship at 360 Ewa Beach Country Club were crowned on Wednesday. The event took place over two days for the 7-12 age group and three days for the 13-18 divisions. All the latest sports news from Hawaii’s sports station Results are below: Boys 7-10: Logan Matsumoto, Pearl City Boys 11-12: Kyle Schmidt, Honolulu Boys 13-14: Carson Ka

HONOLULU (KHON2) — Authorities have identified the woman who tragically died following a possible drowning incident in Kailua-Kona as 54-year-old Jennifer Kathleen Purcell of Albuquerque, New Mexico. Get Hawaii’s latest morning news delivered to your inbox, sign up for News 2 You The incident unfolded just before 6 p.m. on Sunday, July 21, when Kona patrol officers and Hawai’i Fire Department pe

HONOLULU (KHON2) — The Aloha Stadium Swap Meet & Marketplace has been Hawaii’s iconic one stop shop for souvenirs and locally made goods for the last 45-years. Get Hawaii’s latest morning news delivered to your inbox, sign up for News 2 You Over the past 45 years, the Swap Meet has grown to feature over 400 vendors. To celebrate these local small businesses, Aloha Stadium will host an 80s themed

HONOLULU (KHON2) — A memorial honoring the service members in both the Korean and Vietnam wars was built on the grounds of the Hawaii State Capitol 30-years ago. Wednesday, dignitaries from all countries came to pay tribute to them. Get Hawaii’s latest morning news delivered to your inbox, sign up for News 2 You Their names mark each stone at this memorial in their honor. Download the free KHON2

When the University of Hawaii football team opened up fall practice in 2023, Pofele Ashlock was still biding his time in the shadows. Ashlock, a native of Euless, Texas, tore his ACL as a high school senior and redshirted his true freshman year of college in 2022, joining UH as a lightly recruited prospect. All the latest sports news from Hawaii’s sports station In the first game of his collegiat

HONOLULU (KHON2) — Honolulu Emergency Medical Services responded to a pedestrian-vehicle collision in Punaluu. The crash happened on Kamehameha Hwy, where a 63-year-old male was hit by a vehicle and became pinned in-between the vehicle and a parked car. EMS treated both the pedestrian and the driver – a 72-year-old male – of the vehicle for serious injuries and transported both to a trauma cente

HONOLULU (KHON2) — CrimeStoppers and the Honolulu Police Department are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a male suspect wanted for Attempted Kidnapping following an incident on Sunday, July 21 in the Ewa Beach. Get Hawaii’s latest morning news delivered to your inbox, sign up for News 2 You According to authorities, at approximately 10:45 a.m., two juvenile females were standing on

HONOLULU (KHON2) — A true entertainer, Sarah Jessica Barker is sure to be the star she was always meant to be. Get Hawaii’s latest morning news delivered to your inbox, sign up for News 2 You While you should normally never disclose a ladies age – or weight – Miss Barker’s publicists assured her measurements and years around the sun are nothing any woman should be ashamed of. She is a 44-lb, fou

HONOLULU (KHON2) — A Kailua-Kona man has been charged with negligent homicide after allegedly operating a vehicle under the influence, killing a man in Kona Monday, July 22. Get Hawaii’s latest morning news delivered to your inbox, sign up for News 2 You Hawaii Island police have 34-year-old Garrett Aadom Duran in custody at the Kealakehe Police Station for their belief of his involvement in a s

HONOLULU (KHON2) — Rocky, or RH58, is famed for having birthed pups on the beloved Hawaiian Islands for years. Her most recent miracle was born at Sand Island and deemed the name ‘Ili‘ili, or PO10. Get Hawaii’s latest morning news delivered to your inbox, sign up for News 2 You ‘Ili‘ili means small, smooth stones or pebbles, in reference to his mom, Rocky. Rocky and ‘Ili‘ili have been enjoying t

In 2022, the University of Hawaii football team was breaking in a new coach . In 2023, the Rainbow Warriors were breaking in a new offense . All the latest sports news from Hawaii’s sports station Almost all systems seemed to be a go for the ‘Bows in its first day of fall camp on Wednesday at Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex, one month in advance of the team’s season opener against Delaware

Vice President Harris and her campaign are weighing a number of potential running mates as Democrats shift into general election mode with Harris at the helm. While Harris has been able to massively excite the Democratic base and seemingly narrow the gap with Trump in the three days since President Biden dropped out of the race, she will need to pick a running mate that will complement her on the

WASHINGTON (AP) — Insisting that “the defense of democracy is more important than any title,” President Joe Biden on Wednesday will explain in an Oval Office address his decision to drop his bid for reelection and to throw his support behind Vice President Kamala Harris . The address offered the public their first chance to hear directly from Biden his rationale for dropping out of the 2024 after

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Rescue teams on Wednesday found another body at a tequila distillery in Mexico a day after an explosion and fire, bringing the death toll to six. Two workers were injured. The factory belongs to the Jose Cuervo company, one of Mexico’s most famous tequila brands. The local civil defense posted on X that the latest body was found in a waste area where large containers had collap

HONOLULU (KHON2) — Better Business Bureau and Amazon are combining their efforts in a joint lawsuit to fight against fake reviews. Download the free KHON2 app for iOS or Android to stay informed on the latest news According to the Better Business Bureau, fake reviews are a big problem for businesses and shoppers alike. Fake reviews mislead potential buyers, draw business away from sellers who do

HONOLULU (KHON2) — The NTSB released a preliminary report on the crash off Kekaha earlier in July that killed three. Get Hawaii’s latest morning news delivered to your inbox, sign up for News 2 You According to the report, witnesses told the NTSB that they were hiking the Kalalau trail during which “strong gusty wind conditions prevailed.” While they rested, a “huge” gust of wind suddenly swept

HONOLULU (KHON2) — The jury has reached a decision on how much cash and property convicted murder and racketeering crime boss Michael Miske will lose. Get Hawaii’s latest morning news delivered to your inbox, sign up for News 2 You The jury was handed phase two of his trial after just two days. Family, friends react to crime kingpin Miske guilty verdict During phase two, jury instructions listed

HONOLULU (KHON2) — As the Honolulu Japanese Chamber of Commerce approaches its 125th anniversary in January 2025, preparations are underway for their upcoming inauguration event at the Hilton Hawaiian Village on Thursday, July 25. Check out what’s going on around the nation on our National News page This year’s event will have over 400 esteemed members gathering to commemorate the chamber’s rich

HONOLULU (KHON2) — If you’ve driven through the Kakaako area, you can see a lot is going on. It’s considered one of the fastest-growing districts in the state. Kakaako has been evolving for decades and more changes are on the horizon. Download the free KHON2 app for iOS or Android to stay informed on the latest news According to Rep. Scott Saiki (D) Ala Moana, Kakaako and Downtown, things have c

HONOLULU (KHON2) — Kula Pō‘e Hawai‘i o Papakōlea, Kewalo, Kalāwahine is a community-based nonprofit organization dedicated to serving the Hawaiian homestead communities of Papakōlea, Kewalo and Kalāwahine. Since its establishment in 1992, this organization has been a beacon of support and empowerment for native Hawaiian families, focusing on education, health, and social well-being. Get Hawaii’s

( KTLA ) – California Pizza Kitchen is giving customers a discount on macaroni and cheese after a botched online order went viral. It all started when a TikTok user documented a series of unfortunate events that ended with her receiving only half an order of macaroni and cheese from the pizza chain — specifically, just the cheese. This local Hawaiʻi resident speaks about life as a competitor on N

CHOCTAW, Miss. (AP) — As the drummers walk onto the field, the players behind them smack their hickory sticks to the beat. The rhythm envelops the stands and a palpable sense of anticipation flows through the crowd. Indigenous peoples have been playing stickball for hundreds of years, and every summer since 1975, teams have competed in Mississippi to become champion of perhaps the oldest game in

HONOLULU (KHON2) — Rollerskate Oʻahu is not only a business; it is also a vibrant community organization that brings people together through the joy of roller skating. Founded by Melissa Garvey, who has been passionate about skating for over 30 years, Rollerskate Oʻahu started from humble beginnings and has grown into a vital part of the local community. Get Hawaii’s latest morning news delivere

KANSAS CITY, Mo. ( WDAF ) — The search is on for the family and friends of a 99-year-old Grandview, Missouri, woman who died more than a month ago. For nearly 30 years, 99-year-old Katherine Shirley called the Life Care Center of Grandview home. Her social worker describes her as a kind woman of God, who took care of herself, and it was that place where the workers over the years became her famil

TAMPA, Fla. ( WFLA ) – An armed robbery suspect was arrested in Florida on Monday, but not before he tried jumping from balcony to balcony to avoid being captured by deputies, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office. Jorge Garcia-Palacio was believed to have been involved in multiple armed robberies across the Tampa Bay area over the last few weeks, deputies said. Must-see video: Br

WASHINGTON (AP) — The gunman in the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump is believed to have done a Google search one week before the shooting of “How far away was Oswald from Kennedy?” FBI Director Christopher Wray said Wednesday, revealing new details about a suspect he said had taken a keen interest in public figures but had otherwise not left behind clear clues of an ideol

HONOLULU (KHON2) — Dan Link, a local Honolulu resident, has become known for his incredible survival skills on the Discovery Channel’s “Naked and Afraid” and its spin-off “Last One Standing”. Over the past few years, Link has spent more than 140 days in some of the world’s most challenging environments, showcasing his adaptability, resilience and collaborative skills. Get Hawaii’s latest morning