The Texas Longhorns defeated Arizona State in the Peach Bowl 39-31 in double overtime. Texas advances to the College Football Playoffs Semifinals. Kahuku alum Lion Lefau finished with the 3rd most tackles for the Longhorns, with 8 total and 4 solo tackles. Former Kailua standout Blazen Lono-Wong who is a defensive lineman for the Sun Devils, caught a pass on a fake punt in the 2nd quarter for 32

NEW ORLEANS ( WGNO ) — Hours following the New Year’s Day tragedy on Bourbon Street , Wednesday’s Allstate Sugar Bowl bout between Notre Dame and Georgia is being postponed. The CFP Quarterfinal was scheduled to take place at the Caesars Superdome Jan. 1 at 7:45 p.m. Allstate Sugar Bowl CEO Jeff Hundley confirmed during a news conference Wednesday that the game will be postponed 24 hours. Multipl

NEW ORLEANS ( WGNO /AP) — Fifteen people are dead and dozens are injured after a pickup truck plowed into a group of people on Bourbon Street in New Orleans early on New Year’s Day, the New Orleans Police Department said. New Orleans Mayor Latoya Cantrell called the incident a “terrorist attack” during a press conference on Wednesday. On Wednesday, New Orleans Police stated that the incident was

HONOLULU (KHON2) — Honolulu Emergency Medical Services responded to multiple firework related incidents on New Year’s Eve, including one mass casualty event in the Salt Lake area. Get Hawaii’s latest morning news delivered to your inbox, sign up for News 2 You The first firework-related incident of the night came from Kalihi. Officials said the first call came in at 9:51 p.m. after a suspected f

WAHIAWA, Hawaii (KHON2) — Honolulu Fire Department officials have called off the search for a missing hiker on the Wahiawa Hills Trail. Get Hawaii’s latest morning news delivered to your inbox, sign up for News 2 You The 911 call came in at 6:42 p.m. when it was reported that a male hiker was hiking the trail for about four hours. 90% Queen’s Medical Center nurses vote in favor of strike He then

As celebrations ring in for the start of 2025, we take a moment to reflect and reminisce on a year’s worth of memories provided by the island sports scene. Per KHON2 New Years Eve tradition, we compiled a look back at some of the most impactful stories in Hawaii sports for 2024. Landon McNamara wins the 11th Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational Max Holloway delivers historic knockout at UFC 300 to w

HONOLULU (KHON2) — More than 1,900 nurses at The Queen’s Medical Center have voted in favor of a strike over unfair labor practices. Get Hawaii’s latest morning news delivered to your inbox, sign up for News 2 You Officials said the voting comes after “nearly a year of enduring bad-faith negotiations and being subjected to other instances of unfair labor practices.” ‘We hope fairness will prevai

HONOLULU (KHON2) — Spotting a whale entangled in ocean debris is like finding a needle in a haystack, according to marine biologists. Since early December, there have been six confirmed cases in Hawaii – more than what is typical at this time in the season. Get Hawaii’s latest morning news delivered to your inbox, sign up for News 2 You Photo courtesy of E. Lyman/ HWS and NOAA (MMHSRP permit # 93

HONOLULU (KHON2) — The night that many Hawaii pet owners dread has finally arrived and experts have some last minute tips for furry family members. Others add that the loud explosions are not just stressful for dogs and cats. Download the free KHON2 app for iOS or Android to stay informed on the latest news The Hawaiian Humane Society said missing animals being turned into their shelters on New

KAILUA-KONA, Hawaiʻi (KHON2) — The 52-year-old man accused of kidnapping a Big Island teenager pleaded “No Contest” in his Dec. 31 court hearing. Get Hawaii’s latest morning news delivered to your inbox, sign up for News 2 You Duncan Mahi of Hilo was charged with multiple counts of sexual assault and kidnapping on Sept. 26, 2022, after kidnapping a 15-year-old girl. The incident triggered the st

HONOLULU (KHON2) – We’ll start to see a pattern shift on Friday as another front approaches from the northwest, pushing the surface ridge to the northeast of the state and allowing winds to veer to become east- southeast to southeast. As the front slows down and stalls to the north of the state, these southeast winds will weaken through the weekend and into early next week. In this weaker flow, l

HONOLULU (KHON2) — Hawaiʻi’s Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism released the visitor industry’s newest statistics, revealing the islands saw a 5.3% increase in visitors in November 2024 compared to last year. Get Hawaii’s latest morning news delivered to your inbox, sign up for News 2 You Officials said more than 770,000 visitors visited the islands in November and spent $1

Correction: A previous version of this story incorrectly identified the brand the display in this video belonged to. (NEXSTAR) – Nearly a dozen people suffered minor injuries during a balloon drop at an arcade in Massachusetts. The New Year’s Eve event took place at an arcade called In the Game, located roughly 20 miles northeast of Boston in the city of Peabody. WATCH: Terrifying video shows tra

AIEA, Hawaiʻi (KHON2) — Hundreds of cars are spending their last minutes of 2024 stuck in traffic on the H-1 Freeway. Get Hawaii’s latest morning news delivered to your inbox, sign up for News 2 You Honolulu police were called to the H-1 Freeway in the Aiea area around 2:41 p.m. for a motor vehicle collision involving a propane truck. 36 year old arrested in connection to fatal Pāhoa crash The i

PĀHOA, Hawaiʻi (KHON2) — Big Island police have arrested a Pāhoa man in connection to a fatal traffic collision that left one man dead. Download the free KHON2 app for iOS or Android to stay informed on the latest news Officials said the bicycle versus vehicle crash happened on Monday, Dec. 30 on Kahakai Boulevard. Bicyclist struck on Kūhiō Highway, marks Kaua‘i’s 8th traffic fatality A 36-year-

An Oʻahu grand jury indicted 38-year-old Reggie Lautalo for the murder of 45-year-old Maylila Pulu and the attempted murder of 33-year-old Meki Lautalo in Halawa. Get Hawaii’s latest morning news delivered to your inbox, sign up for News 2 You Police were called to Kalaloa Street around 12:30 a.m. on Dec. 29 where they found an unresponsive Pulu and an injured Meki Lautalo. Reggie Lautalo was obs

LAS VEGAS (NEXSTAR) – It’s finally time for the glitter, noisemakers, and champagne! Whether you’re going out on the town or cozying up on your couch, the countdown to 2025 starts right here! MEET YOUR NYE HOSTS: Michael Yo and Nikki Novak Beginning at 8 p.m. PT/11 p.m. ET, will be streaming live and commercial-free on this website all night long! Bookmark this story and set your alarm because w

HILO, Hawaii (KHON2) — KTA Super Stores is opening their first stand-alone pharmacy in Hilo at Ka Waena Lapaʻau Medical Center. Get Hawaii’s latest morning news delivered to your inbox, sign up for News 2 You The KTA Pharmacy, Ponahawai, will offer services including prescription transfers, immunizations, diabetes management classes, meals and other personal items. The pharmacy was built with co

HONOLULU (KHON2) — The City and County of Honolulu’s Department of Environmental Services is inviting residents to participate in two town hall meetings to discuss the proposed incremental sewer fee increases that take effect in July. Get Hawaii’s latest morning news delivered to your inbox, sign up for News 2 You These meetings serve to provide the public with the rationale behind the fee adjus

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — A blackout hit nearly all of Puerto Rico early on Tuesday as the U.S. territory prepared to celebrate New Year’s, leaving more than 1.3 million clients in the dark. Officials said it could take up to two days to restore power. The outage hit at dawn, plunging the island into an eerie silence as electrical appliances and air conditioners shut down before those who coul

( The Hill ) – A key cost-saving provision of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) goes into effect in the new year, limiting annual out-of-pocket spending on prescription drugs to $2,000 for Medicare beneficiaries. Starting on Jan. 1, 2025, an estimated 19 million Medicare beneficiaries will see their out-of-pocket Medicare Part D spending capped at $2,000 for the year. This annual cap will be inde

HONOLULU (KHON2) — A New Year’s Eve celebration is going down at the Waikiki Beach Marriott as we get set to welcome in 2025. Joining Wake Up 2Day on Food2Go on Tuesday morning with all the details were Events Director Tiare Tipoti and Executive Sous Chef Nuno Alves. “We’re thrilled to welcome guests to our beautiful rooftop activity space, Queensbreak, for a delectable buffet dinner with live m

Hawaiian Electric Industries announced the sale of American Savings Bank to independent investors, allowing HEI to reduce their debt and increase funding for wildfire settlement contributions. The sale closed on Dec. 31. Get Hawaii’s latest morning news delivered to your inbox, sign up for News 2 You The sale also enables American Savings Bank to continue their service for Hawaii customers. The i

HONOLULU (KHON2) — With the New Year hours away, the Honolulu Fire Department is urging residents to celebrate the holiday safely with alternatives to setting off your own fireworks. Get Hawaii’s latest morning news delivered to your inbox, sign up for News 2 You Fireworks start over 31,000 fires annually, HFD said. Additionally more than a third of fireworks injuries happen to keiki under the a

LA’s Very Own KTLA 5 is proud to offer live, nonstop coverage of the 136 th Rose Parade presented by Honda on New Year’s Day, Jan. 1, 2025. Our broadcast and streaming coverage begins at 4 a.m. with an encore presentation of the 2024 Tournament of Roses Parade with grand marshal Audra McDonald. The live broadcast from Pasadena begins at 6 a.m. with exclusive “behind-the-scenes” access to the para

LIHUE, Hawaii (KHON2) — Wilcox Medical Center, the largest medical center on Kauai, nurses are voting to authorize a strike to protest unfair labor practices. Get Hawaii’s latest morning news delivered to your inbox, sign up for News 2 You Hawaiʻi Nurses Association has been in negotiations with Wilcox Medical Center since May and their contracts expired in August. “We believe Hawaiʻi Pacific He

GLENWOOD, Hawaii (KHON2) — Hawaiʻi Island police are searching for the driver of a gray Toyota pickup truck that fled the scene after striking a sedan around 9 p.m. on Dec. 28. Get Hawaii’s latest morning news delivered to your inbox, sign up for News 2 You The accident occurred on Highway 11 between the 19- and 20-mile marker in the Glenwood area. The Toyota pickup truck was traveling toward Hi

Rep. Chip Roy (R-Texas) said Tuesday that Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) does not have the votes to keep the gavel and that he remains undecided on whether he can support the Louisiana Republican in the Friday floor vote, despite President-elect Trump endorsing Johnson. “I remain undecided, as do a number of my colleagues, because we saw so many of the failures last year that we are concerned about

PORTLAND, Ore. ( KOIN ) — They came from every walk of life to make ours better, richer, more rounded. They were Oscar winners in front of and behind the camera. Legendary journalists, rock stars, country stars, Deadheads. They were comedians, politicians, firebrands, scientists. There were athletes, famous and infamous. An astronaut, a sex therapist, and a fitness guru. Game show hosts and talk

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Auckland has become the first major city to welcome 2025, with thousands of revelers counting down to the new year and cheering at colorful fireworks launched from New Zealand’s tallest structure, Sky Tower, and a spectacular downtown light show. Thousands also thronged to downtown or climbed the city’s ring of volcanic peaks for a fireworks vantage point, and a lig

( KTLA ) – An investigation is underway after a private jet was ordered to stop taxiing toward a departing Delta flight on an active runway at Los Angeles International Airport on Friday afternoon. Video footage shared by Airline Videos Live shows the jet creeping toward the runway as the Delta aircraft takes off. An air traffic controller can be heard calling for the jet to “stop, stop, stop” as

LONDON (AP) — As the new year dawns, so too does the opportunity for change. Experts say January can be a good time to reflect on self-improvement, but acknowledge it takes work to make resolutions stick . Studies have shown that up to 70% of people who make New Year’s resolutions abandon those good intentions within months. Here are some tips for how to keep those resolutions when your willpower

( WHTM ) — The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced that Ford Motor Company has recalled thousands of 2023-2024 electric trucks due to increased crash risk. Get Hawaii’s latest morning news delivered to your inbox, sign up for News 2 You According to NHTSA , Ford is recalling nearly 12,000 of its 2023-2024 F-150 Lightning BEV vehicles due to an increased risk of crashi

HONOLULU (KHON2) — New Year’s Eve festivities honor the past and welcome the new year, but the holiday is also considered one of the deadliest on roadways across the country. Get Hawaii’s latest morning news delivered to your inbox, sign up for News 2 You Statistics show a person is 89% more likely to drive drunk and kill someone on New Year’s Day. According to the National Safety Board, about 1

HILO, Hawaii (KHON2) — For many Japanese families, mochi pounding is a New Year’s tradition as it is meant to bring good fortune and longevity. One Hilo family has been doing it for a century. Download the free KHON2 app for iOS or Android to stay informed on the latest news More than 50 members of the Takeya family reunited in Hilo on Sunday, Dec. 29 to help with pounding, steaming rice and mak

The College Football Playoff quarterfinals kick off this week, featuring players from Hawaii across three different matchups. Among them are seven athletes representing the No. 1-seeded Oregon Ducks, including standout sophomore center Iapani Laloulu, a Farrington High School graduate. Laloulu has been a cornerstone for Oregon’s offensive line, helping the Ducks achieve an undefeated 13-0 record

With the 2025 season set to begin Friday night, the fourth-ranked University of Hawaii men’s volleyball team gave fans an early look at the squad with a free-admission exhibition match Monday night at SimpliFi Arena at Stan Sheriff Center. The two-time national champion Rainbow Warriors, who return eight players from last season and welcome 11 newcomers, faced off against British Columbia in a th

The Hawaii Softball Foundation hosted the inaugural Japan 2 Hawaii Softball Clinic this past weekend at the Mauli Ola Sports Complex in Sand Island State Park. The first-of-its-kind event in the United States featured four Japan National Team softball legends, including Olympic and World Champions, led by head coach Reika Utsugi. The two-day camp welcomed more than 100 local players, ages 13 to 2

MCCULLY, Hawaii (KHON2) — A beloved all-you-can-eat restaurant in McCully will spend the first month of 2025 saying final goodbyes to its customers. Get Hawaii’s latest morning news delivered to your inbox, sign up for News 2 You McCully Buffet, which sits in Hana Market on McCully Street, announced on Monday, Dec. 30 that they will cease operations Sunday, Feb. 2. Red Fish, Red Fortune: Ahi pri

HONOLULU (KHON2) — From red firecrackers, illegal aerials and professional shows, the New Year will be filled with fireworks in Hawaii. A message from officials is clear– ‘Leave it to the professionals.’ Download the free KHON2 app for iOS or Android to stay informed on the latest news Hawaii will bring in the new year with multiple fireworks shows across the state. “We start months in advance wi