HONOLULU (KHON2) — On Sunday, paddlers will compete in the Molokai Hoe. The dedication required to cross the Kaiwi Channel is no joke, but another element is needed to make the iconic race a reality for any team. Download the free KHON2 app for iOS or Android to stay informed on the latest news Molokai Hoe is the premiere paddling race on the planet, pitting man against the elements in a test of

WAIKIKI, Hawaii (KHON2) — Move over Ala Moana, another Target location is coming to the southeast shores of Honolulu. Download the free KHON2 app for iOS or Android to stay informed on the latest news Oahu’s newest Target at the International Market in Waikiki is set to hold its grand opening on Sunday, Oct. 27. Officials said the store is part of Target’s commitment to building more than 300 st

HONOLULU (KHON2) — The Kauai Police Department (KPD) is seeking the public’s help in locating Benetta Kaiwi, a 47-year-old woman from Anahola, reported missing after her vehicle was discovered unattended near Lumahai Beach on October 7. Get Hawaii’s latest morning news delivered to your inbox, sign up for News 2 You Emergency responders were dispatched to the area around 8:45 p.m. on October 7 f

HONOLULU(KHON2) — The Honolulu City Council adopted several measures Wednesday, including one to reverse the 13 year old ban on display fireworks. The measure would let people buy novelty fireworks, except for firecrackers, without a permit. Get Hawaii’s latest morning news delivered to your inbox, sign up for News 2 You This New Year’s Eve sparklers and fountains could be making a comeback than

HONOLULU (KHON2) — It’s a snack that has withstood the test of time. First enjoyed in 1937 during World War II, spam musubi has become a popular snack enjoyed around the world, especially here in Hawaii. Get Hawaii’s latest morning news delivered to your inbox, sign up for News 2 You However, the history behind its creation remains somewhat uncertain. Well-recognized franchises like L&L, the ori

HONOLULU (KHON2) — This Sunday, October 13, the Molokai Hoe will kick off with a horn signaling the start of a 43-mile race across the Kaiwi Channel, representing not just a race for many participants but a symbol of resilience and recovery. Get Hawaii’s latest morning news delivered to your inbox, sign up for News 2 You For the members of the Lahaina Canoe Club, proudly donning the name Lahaina

HONOLULU (KHON2) — The Hawaiian Humane Society is hosting a 38-pound bundle of joy named Gooby Bear. Get Hawaii’s latest morning news delivered to your inbox, sign up for News 2 You Gooby Bear is described as having a personality as big as his ears. Wags ’n Whiskers: Pomai Kai He enjoys outdoor adventures and loves nothing more than flopping down for some belly rubs. With his playful energy and

HONOLULU (KHON2) — The Honolulu City Council has approved a contentious bill aimed at loosening restrictions on fireworks on Oahu. Get Hawaii’s latest morning news delivered to your inbox, sign up for News 2 You The measure allows residents to purchase novelty fireworks, excluding firecrackers, without needing a permit. Ground-based fireworks such as sparklers and fountains have been banned sinc

HONOLULU (KHON2) — As Milton continues across Florida’s peninsula, KHON2 wanted to know how Hawaii’s hurricanes differ from those that originate in the Gulf of Mexico and the Pacific Ocean. Download the free KHON2 app for iOS or Android to stay informed on the latest news KHON2 spoke to experts as well as former Hawaii residents that are feeling Milton’s first impacts. An associate professor of

HONOLULU (KHON2) — Honolulu police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a suspicious vehicle that may be connected to a possible kidnapping. Get Hawaii’s latest morning news delivered to your inbox, sign up for News 2 You Authorities are searching for a 2021 black Jeep with Hawaii license plate WDU 838, last seen in the Kalihi area. Former corrections officer sentenced to life for

HONOLULU (KHON2) — The Honolulu City Council postponed a decision on a $1.5 million settlement related to the wrongful death lawsuit filed after the police shooting of Lindani Myeni in 2021. Get Hawaii’s latest morning news delivered to your inbox, sign up for News 2 You The proposed settlement aims to resolve claims brought by Myeni’s widow, who contends the shooting was unjustified. The counci

HONOLULU (KHON2) — The former adult corrections officer found guilty of killing his mother learned his fate Wednesday. Get Hawaii’s latest morning news delivered to your inbox, sign up for News 2 You Anthony Pereira II was sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole. On June 10, 2016, Pereira held his mother against her will in their home, and shot her multiple times in the head.

HONOLULU (KHON2) — Court documents reveal new details of what lead up to Sunday’s deadly double stabbing in Nanakuli. Get Hawaii’s latest morning news delivered to your inbox, sign up for News 2 You According to the documents the suspect was complaining about his order. The victim, who we know to be 22-year-old Kashka Otto, asked the suspect if he needed help. The documents go on to say that the

Hurricane Milton made landfall Wednesday along Florida’s Gulf Coast as a Category 3 storm, bringing powerful winds, deadly storm surge and potential flooding to much of the state. Milton drew fuel from exceedingly warm Gulf of Mexico waters, twice reaching Category 5 status. The cyclone had maximum sustained winds of 120 mph (205 kph) when it roared ashore in Siesta Key, Florida, at 8:30 p.m., th

HONOLULU (KHON2) — Waimanalo Country Farms, a beloved family destination on the east side, has launched its fall harvest season, marking over 75 years of agricultural tradition. Get Hawaii’s latest morning news delivered to your inbox, sign up for News 2 You General Manager Cheyenne Adams-Kadooka joined WakeUp2Day’s Chris Latronic for a live segment from the farm, sharing details about this year

HONOLULU (KHON2) — The Hawai‘i Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs has announced that a group of 50 state attorneys general has reached a settlement with Marriott International, Inc. This settlement is part of an investigation into a serious data breach affecting one of Marriott’s guest reservation systems. Get Hawaii’s latest morning news delivered to your inbox, sign up for News 2 You

Above: Hurricane Milton seen from the International Space Station ( WGHP ) – With Hurricane Milton in the Gulf of Mexico and several southeast cities cleaning up from Helene, meteorologists have been using several key weather terms that can be difficult for the average person to understand. LIVE WOBBLE TRACKER: Hurricane Milton wobbles off path, could have huge impacts Let’s dive into some of the

HONOLULU (KHON2) — Aloun Farms is excited to invite everyone to their 22nd Annual Pumpkin Festival. The exciting event will feature a palaka theme, and the farm will be welcoming University of Hawai‘i Rainbow Wahine student athletes for a meet-and-greet on Sunday, Oct. 13. Get Hawaii’s latest morning news delivered to your inbox, sign up for News 2 You Attendees and participants in pumpkin desig

HONOLULU (KHON2) — This October, the Hawaiʻi International Film Festival (HIFF) is bringing together filmmakers and movie lovers from around the globe to celebrate diverse stories and voices. One standout feature for the 2024 festival is “Grafted”, a gripping horror film directed by Sasha Rainbow. Get Hawaii’s latest morning news delivered to your inbox, sign up for News 2 You Sasha Rainbow, a N

WASHINGTON ( WKBN ) – Millions of pounds of ready-to-eat meat and poultry products are being recalled, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Get Hawaii’s latest morning news delivered to your inbox, sign up for News 2 You The agency said the products may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. BrucePac, an establishment from Durant, Oklahoma, produced the products, which were ship

( WJET/WFXP ) – Honda is recalling nearly 1.7 million vehicles in the U.S. over a steering issue that could result in a crash, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced Wednesday. Get Hawaii’s latest morning news delivered to your inbox, sign up for News 2 You The automobile company found that the assembly of the steering gearbox — which contains gears that help turn the vehicl

LAS VEGAS ( KLAS ) — The seconds ticked away early Wednesday morning until the husk of the Tropicana Las Vegas resort, deserted since its April 2024 closing date, met a final and spectacular end, bringing to a close the era of the 67-year-old structure once a bastion for visitors from across the country. The Las Vegas classic came down in style with a seven-minute celebration involving 550 drones

HILO, Hawaii (KHON2) — A Big Island landmark is being demolished. The state Department of Land and Natural Resources confirmed a portion of the dilapidated Uncle Billy’s Hilo Bay Hotel has already been torn down. Now that it’s finally being removed, KHON2 looked into what the future holds for the area. Download the free KHON2 app for iOS or Android to stay informed on the latest news The demolit

HONOLULU (KHON2) — A sweltering problem that has been unaddressed for months is what bus users said of the stop at Keeaumoku and Beretania streets. KHON2 looked into why a fix has taken so long. Download the free KHON2 app for iOS or Android to stay informed on the latest news Riders of TheBus have found other ways to beat the heat since a vehicle drove into and destroyed the bus shelter at Stop

MAILI, Hawaii (KHON2) — Nineteen-year-old Wyatt Worthen from Mililani is recovering from serious injuries after being run over by a speeding boat while spearfishing off Maili over the weekend. Officials are still looking for the boat driver, who left the scene without stopping. Check out what’s going on around the nation on our National News page Worthen said he was coming up for air when he cam

HONOLULU (KHON2) — Millions are evacuating their homes in Florida, while others are hunkering down and praying for the best, including former Hawaii residents. Download the free KHON2 app for iOS or Android to stay informed on the latest news Bob and Michelle Lutjen live in St. Lucie County on the east side of Florida. They weren’t expecting to see significant impacts from Hurricane Milton. “I w

NANAKULI, (KHON2) — Family and friends continue to mourn the loss of a young man who was killed in a double stabbing at the Wendys in Nanakuli Village Center Sunday morning. Meanwhile, the man accused of his murder has been charged. Get Hawaii’s latest morning news delivered to your inbox, sign up for News 2 You A growing memorial outside the Nanakuli Wendy’s for Kashka Otto has drawn countless c

KANEOHE, Hawaii (KHON2) — The Honolulu Police Department responded to a critical motor vehicle collision in the southbound lanes of Likelike Highway. Get Hawaii’s latest morning news delivered to your inbox, sign up for News 2 You According to officials, the incident happened around 8:30 p.m. on Monday when a single-vehicle crash was reported east of the Wilson Tunnel entrance in Kaneohe. Traffi

WASHINGTON (AP) — In the 2020 presidential election, Florida reported the results within a few hours of poll close of more than 99% of ballots cast. In California, almost one-third of ballots were uncounted after election night. The state was making almost daily updates to its count through Dec. 3, a full month after Election Day. This wasn’t unusual or unexpected. California, the nation’s most p

HONOLULU (KHON2) — Angelina “Lala” Devers, joined Wake Up 2Day to share the details on the first-ever Hana Hou Makeke coming to the Kahala Hotel on Oct. 12. Get Hawaii’s latest morning news delivered to your inbox, sign up for News 2 You Lala shared the meaning behind the market and what it aims to accomplish in sustainable fashion. “The makeke’s theme is ‘repair rehome repeat.’ We are hoping to

HONOLULU (KHON2) – It’s “Fire Prevention Week” in Hawaii. This year’s theme is “Smoke Alarms: Make Them Work For You.” Download the free KHON2 app for iOS or Android to stay informed on the latest news The Honolulu Fire Department said most fire-related deaths in the U.S. happen because the home did not have a working smoke alarm. Make smoke alarms work for you during Fire Prevention Week Having

TAMPA, Fla. ( WFLA ) — With Hurricane Milton barreling toward Florida’s Gulf Coast, many Tampa Bay area residents are fearing widespread and potentially weeks-long power outages, which could affect cellphone service, as many saw during Hurricane Helene. However, iPhone’s newest update, iOS18, introduced a new feature that could potentially be life-saving and help those who are stuck without serv

TAMPA, Fla. ( WFLA ) — Researchers on a hurricane hunter aircraft had a bumpy ride as they flew into Hurricane Milton on Tuesday. Footage captured by Nick Underwood, an engineer at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Aircraft Operations Center, and shared by Storyful, shows the crew experiencing violent turbulence during their flight aboard the aircraft known as Miss Piggy.

(NEXSTAR) — If you live or have lived in a hurricane-prone area, filling your bathtub with water before a storm may just be second nature. For those outside the paths of last month’s Hurricane Helene and this week’s Hurricane Milton, the preparation step has left some scratching their heads . Filling a bathtub with water is listed in advice in nearly every hurricane preparedness guide, from the g

(NEXSTAR) – Australia’s Qantas Airways is apologizing after showing a movie that contains scenes of nudity, graphic language and sexting to the passengers aboard a recent flight from Sydney to Haneda, Japan. Because of technical issues, passengers weren’t able to choose their own entertainment, Qantas told The Associated Press, so the crew decided to select a movie to play on every screen “based

( The Hill ) — More than a dozen states and the District of Columbia sued TikTok on Tuesday, alleging the platform exploits and harms young users while “deceiving” the public about these dangers. California Attorney General Rob Bonta and New York Attorney General Letitia James led the coalition of 14 attorneys general, who each filed suits in state court over violations of state consumer protect

Woody Johnson sensed his struggling New York Jets needed a change — and now. So the owner made the stunning decision Tuesday to fire coach Robert Saleh just five games into his fourth season after the team’s 2-3 start following a 23-17 loss to Minnesota in London on Sunday. “This is one of the most talented teams that has ever been assembled by the New York Jets,” Johnson said during a conference

HONOLULU (KHON2) — In a heartfelt effort to spread joy during the holiday season, Mark Imaizumi, a community leader and organizer, has kicked off his sixth annual toy drive for Toys for Tots. This initiative aims to collect toys for keiki (children) in need as a way of ensuring every child has the opportunity to experience the joy of receiving a gift during the holidays. Get Hawaii’s latest morn

HONOLULU (KHON2) — The world premiere of the New Zealand film TINĀ took place on Thursday, Oct. 3 at the Hawai ʻ i International Film Festival (HIFF). The film captivated the audience with its powerful storytelling and representation of Pacific culture. The film, shot in Christchurch, follows Maret