HONOLULU (KHON2) — The Polynesian Voyaging Society is celebrating the 50th birthday of Hōkūleʻa this March, marking the milestone with a tour around the islands. Get Hawaii’s latest morning news delivered to your inbox, sign up for News 2 You The Pae ʻĀina Statewide Sail began four months ago and will continue after the holidays. Starting Jan. 18, visitors can enjoy the canoe in Puʻuloa, Ko ʻOli

HONOLULU (KHON2) – Island Vintage Coffee is a favorite among locals and visitors for its awesome coffee, world-famous acai bowls, and delicious farm-to-table menu. So what better way to celebrate the holidays than with Island Vintage Coffee’s hot chocolate? Get Hawaii’s latest morning news delivered to your inbox, sign up for News 2 You “Island Vintage Coffee has been around for over 25 years. It

KAHULUI, Hawaii (KHON2) — Hawaii Department of Transportation officials confirmed a deceased body has been found on a United Airlines flight on Tuesday, Dec. 24. Get Hawaii’s latest morning news delivered to your inbox, sign up for News 2 You The flight arrived on the Valley Isle from the mainland. Maui police have launched an active investigation. Details are limited at this time as this is a d

South Florida defeated San Jose State 41-39 in the Hawaii Bowl on Christmas Eve at Clarence T.C. Ching Complex. This game going to 5 overtimes, with USF ending the game with a defensive stop to win the Hawaii Bowl. San Jose State finishes with 441 total yards to USF’s 291 yards. The Bulls defense forcing two turnovers in this game. USF took a 21-10 lead at halftime, but the Spartans came back to

HONOLULU (KHON2) – A 1027 mb surface high centered northeast of Hawaii with a ridge extending southwest passing within 300 miles north of Kauai. A weakening front moving away from the islands lies to the east northeast with an approaching front to the northwest. Visible satellite shows mostly clear skies this morning, while the winds will be mainly trades. Winds will gradually taper off through T

MANOA, Hawaii (KHON2) — The Hawaii Bowl between San Jose State and South Florida kicked off Christmas Eve at the Clarence TC Ching Complex in Manoa. The game is another key piece for the state to showcase itself as a “sports destination.” Officials are working on a big partnership with the NFL. Download the free KHON2 app for iOS or Android to stay informed on the latest news Thousands of fans a

HONOLULU (KHON2) — Businesses were packed with shoppers grabbing last-minute gifts on Christmas Eve. Get Hawaii’s latest morning news delivered to your inbox, sign up for News 2 You “It’s been booming today. We’re in a constant flow of people coming in last minute shopping and we have a whole bunch of new products coming in for the last minute stocking stuffers and Christmas presents,” stated Ma

In early November, Mililani Senior, Kate Nakaoka competed in the Notah Begay III Jr. Girls Golf National Championship 16-18 age bracket. Nakaoka in the three round tournament finished in 2nd place. “I was really proud of myself because it was my first time playing in that tournament and also my last. So I’m glad it was a good experience to,” said Nakaoka. The Mililani senior in three rounds finis

HONOLULU (KHON2) — A stolen Honolulu Emergency Medical Services vehicle has been located. Get Hawaii’s latest morning news delivered to your inbox, sign up for News 2 You Oahu residents were advised to be on the lookout for the stolen SUV during the afternoon hours of Christmas Eve. Fentanyl poisoning ruled cause of death for convicted crime boss Mike Miske It was stolen on Dillingham Boulevard

HONOLULU (KHON2) — Nearly one month after convicted crime boss Michael Miske was found dead at FDC Honolulu federal prison, the Honolulu Medical Examiner’s office revealed his cause of death was due to fentanyl poisoning. Get Hawaii’s latest morning news delivered to your inbox, sign up for News 2 You Honolulu EMS received the call on Sunday, Dec. 1 for a medical emergency at the federal prison.

HONOLULU (KHON2) –There is an elementary school in Nuuanu that is the “OG” as they say. More than 15 years ago, they were the first to support children in need through our Laulima Giving Program and have inspired other schools to do the same. Download the free KHON2 app for iOS or Android to stay informed on the latest news Students piled in line after line at Maemae Elementary School to drop of

HONOLULU (KHON2) — A missing person case on Maui has been reclassified as an active murder investigation. Get Hawaii’s latest morning news delivered to your inbox, sign up for News 2 You Thirty-two-year-old woman Hollee Dela Cruz of Lahaina was reported missing to police on Dec. 11 by a family member who said she had not been heard from since early November. 3 suspects arrested in connection to

( WHTM ) — The Christmas holiday isn’t just about giving gifts to those we love — it’s also about getting into the spirit, which many people do by decorating. But have you ever wondered: Why are red and green considered the primary colors of Christmas? According to Southern Living , Celtic people centuries ago admired red-and-green-colored holly plants for surviving the winter season. These ancie

HONOLULU (KHON2) — With an array of charcuterie options, gift boxes and cafe specials, Yim and Edmond Kwok joined Brittni Friedlander on Wake Up 2Day to talk about all their Christmas goodies. Download the free KHON2 app for iOS or Android to stay informed on the latest news Yim shared their Holiday specials, “Guests can purchase a charcuterie Christmas wreath board at $70. Gingerbread man cooki

( NewsNation ) — Eggs are now considered healthy under new guidance released recently by the Food and Drug Administration. The FDA included eggs under its updated healthy claim definition, which the federal agency said reflects current nutrition science and dietary guidance. Under the new definition, eggs fit into the FDA’s healthy classification that requires foods to contain a minimum number of

HONOLULU (KHON2) — The Honolulu Fire Department has not been able to determine the cause of a house fire that occurred in Waimanalo at 2:46 a.m. on Dec. 21. Get Hawaii’s latest morning news delivered to your inbox, sign up for News 2 You The building was abandoned, with the fire originating from a lumber pile in the living room. Honolulu Fire offers holiday safety tips It is currently unclear ho

( NewsNation ) — Are you or someone that you know addicted to scrolling on social media? You might be experiencing “brain rot” and could benefit from a break from digital consumption. What is brain rot? While not a clinical diagnosis, brain rot describes the “deterioration of a person’s mental or intellectual state,” often caused by overconsumption of material, particularly online, according to t

( WJW ) – Who couldn’t use some extra cash? Employees paid on a biweekly schedule might have an easier time paying off holiday spending next month. Get Hawaii’s latest morning news delivered to your inbox, sign up for News 2 You That’s because, during two months of the year, they will be receiving three paychecks. For workers whose first paycheck in January falls on Jan. 3, additional paydays are

( KSNT ) – Check your medicine cabinets: A brand of eye drops sold nationally has been recalled due to the presence of fungus, which may cause vision damage. Get Hawaii’s latest morning news delivered to your inbox, sign up for News 2 You The Food and Drug Administration ( FDA ) announced Monday that Alcon Laboratories, based out of Texas, is voluntarily recalling a single lot of “Systane Lubrica

HONOLULU (KHON2) — The state Department of Transportation (DOT) is urging the public to be careful on the roads this holiday season following a dangerous weekend on the roadways. Get Hawaii’s latest morning news delivered to your inbox, sign up for News 2 You Transportation officials said fatalities on the road are increasing across the state. A woman was critically injured after she was hit by a

HONOLULU (KHON2) — As Christmas Day closes in, here is what you can expect to be open and closed for the holiday. Get Hawaii’s latest morning news delivered to your inbox, sign up for News 2 You All City and County of Honolulu offices will observe and be closed for the holiday. Tourist attractions such as the Honolulu Zoo, Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve, botanical gardens and the Neal S. Blaisdell

KAHULUI, Hawaii (KHON2) — High surf and The Eddie Big Wave Invitational kept Honolulu Emergency Medical Services on standby, ending the day with more than 20 calls to Waimea Bay. Get Hawaii’s latest morning news delivered to your inbox, sign up for News 2 You Ocean Safety on Maui faced the same challenges, responding to multiple calls on the island’s North Shore and Upper West side. According to

HALEIWA, Hawaii (KHON2) — North Shore native and iTunes chart-topping singer Landon McNamara won the 2024-2025 Rip Curl Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational. Get Hawaii’s latest morning news delivered to your inbox, sign up for News 2 You The 28-year-old had a perfect ride during the contest and said it is hands down his favorite wave of his life. “Probably forever this 50-point ride I got in this

HONOLULU (KHON2) — A new partnership between the state, YMCA of Honolulu and the U.S. VETS Waianae Civic Center Shelter is giving homeless children on the west side a memorable winter break. Get Hawaii’s latest morning news delivered to your inbox, sign up for News 2 You Keiki from kindergarten through sixth grade can participate in enriching, fun-filled activities through the fully subsidized s

LAHAINA, Hawaii (KHON2) — A final document has been created outlining Maui County’s final Long-Term Recovery Plan, which includes feedback from hundreds of residents and local stakeholders. Download the free KHON2 app for iOS or Android to stay informed on the latest news The plan emphasizes 40 projects aimed at several key recovery areas including community planning, housing, infrastructure, ec

IWILEI, Hawaii (KHON2) — A new community for Hawaii’s homeless was blessed in Iwilei, creating a safe and stable environment for those transitioning out of homelessness. Get Hawaii’s latest morning news delivered to your inbox, sign up for News 2 You Alana Ola Pono, or Awakening to a Good Life, is located on North King Street across from Aala Park and reflects the values of aloha and ohana. Hono

( KRON ) — A portion of the Santa Cruz Wharf has collapsed and is floating away Monday, according to the National Weather Service. Three people went into the water when the pier section collapsed, according to the Santa Cruz Police Department. Two of them were rescued by lifeguards, and a third person was able to get to safety on their own. All three were treated and released, according to Santa

HONOLULU (KHON2) — The Laulima Giving Program has a growing number of partners, including public schools. We now have five schools that have adopted and integrated into their teachings, the value of laulima to help others in need. Get Hawaii’s latest morning news delivered to your inbox, sign up for News 2 You The morning started with a song and dance for parents and grandparents. Nearly 150 fir

HONOLULU (KHON2) — It starts as Himalayan snowmelt, cascading through China as the Yang Tse, flowing east through Burma as the Irrawaddy, and south to Thailand, Laos, Vietnam and Cambodia as the Mekong. Get Hawaii’s latest morning news delivered to your inbox, sign up for News 2 You Scientists are learning what’s happening in this part of the world, which might be a precursor of what could happe

WAIPAHU, Hawaii (KHON2) — A woman died in a pedestrian versus car accident on the H-1 freeway in the Waipahu area on Sunday, Dec. 22. Get Hawaii’s latest morning news delivered to your inbox, sign up for News 2 You The Honolulu Police Department’s Traffic Division, Vehicular Homicide Section received the report around 8:50 p.m. Man killed in pick-up truck vs motorcycle crash According to police,

HONOLULU (KHON2) — Antiquities make up a part of the 10% of art that, the insurance industry said, is never recovered. Get Hawaii’s latest morning news delivered to your inbox, sign up for News 2 You The largest religious structure in the world, Angkor Wat, was meant to honor its builder, Khmer King Suryavarman. Within its 406 acres are wonders of Khmer architecture and sculpture. Like the battl

WASHINGTON (AP) — Changes are coming to the cold and cough aisle of your local pharmacy: U.S. officials are moving to phase out the leading decongestant found in hundreds of over-the-counter medicines, concluding that it doesn’t actually relieve nasal congestion. Get Hawaii’s latest morning news delivered to your inbox, sign up for News 2 You Phenylephrine is used in popular versions of Sudafed,

( WFRV ) — As the holidays approach, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) is again reminding residents to avoid eating cannibal sandwiches, a tradition involving raw ground beef, which poses significant health risks. “While we know some people in Wisconsin consider tiger meat or cannibal sandwiches to be a holiday tradition, it’s a DHS tradition to warn you each year that eating raw

(KTLA) – We’ve moved past simply mailing your wish list to the North Pole. Santa has arrived on ChatGPT and you can talk to him. You can access the new (and limited!) Santa Chat feature through the ChatGPT app by starting a new chat, hitting the live chat button, and then using the setting switch to choose a voice. You’ll then have to swipe until you see Santa, who will greet you with a hearty “H

ORLANDO, Fla. ( WFLA ) — A young boy required open heart surgery after multiple drones at a holiday show in Orlando, Florida, unexpectedly fell from the sky. The Federal Aviation Administration is now investigating. Adriana Edgerton, the 7-year-old boy’s mother, told local news outlet WESH that she and her family were watching the holiday drone show at Lake Eola. Suddenly, according to video obta

Above: Luigi Mangione leaves a Manhattan courtroom after pleading not guilty to state charges in UnitedHealthcare CEO’s death. NEW YORK (AP) — The man accused of fatally shooting the CEO of UnitedHealthcare pleaded not guilty on Monday to state murder and terror charges while his attorney complained that comments coming from New York’s mayor would make it tough to receive a fair trial. Luigi Mang

HONOLULU (KHON2) — Impacts from Kilaueaʻs most recent eruption is not only having impacts downwind but in the sky as well. Get Hawaii’s latest morning news delivered to your inbox, sign up for News 2 You Hawaiian Airlines said they canceled two flights early this morning due to the eruption as they waited for weather reports. Operations resumed at 6:40 a.m. after clearance was given. All impacte

KILAUEA, Hawaii (KHON2) — The USGS said the eruption at Kilauea, which started around 2:30 a.m., has stabilized and there are no immediate threats. Get Hawaii’s latest morning news delivered to your inbox, sign up for News 2 You Advisory levels were raised to warning initially but the USGS lowered it to watch after stabilization. Kilauea is erupting “The primary hazard of concern at this time is

KILAUEA, Hawaii (KHON2) — Eruptive activity has resumed at Kilauea. Get Hawaii’s latest morning news delivered to your inbox, sign up for News 2 You “Kīlauea volcano is erupting. Elevated earthquake activity beneath the summit began at approximately 2 a.m. HST this morning, December 23,” the National