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HONOLULU (KHON2) — Scientists at the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (HVO) are keeping a close eye on Kīlauea after low-level volcanic activity was detected late Thursday night within the summit crater of Halemaʻumaʻu. Get Hawaii’s latest morning news delivered to your inbox, sign up for News 2 You According to the USGS, lava began to overflow from the crater’s north vent around 11:26 p.m., signali
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HONOLULU (KHON2) — A 23-year-old man was arrested for Terroristic Threatening in the First Degree after allegedly brandishing a firearm and threatening to shoot a 34-year-old man, the Honolulu Police Department said. The incident occurred on June 20 shortly before noon, when the two men were involved in a traffic incident on N King Street and Waiakamilo Road, police said. That’s when the suspect
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HONOLULU (KHON2) — How many jobs do you have? And of those jobs, how many are you being paid to perform? Many people in Hawaii are working more than one job. Whether you’re a parent who works at home to prepare meals and project manage your family’s affairs without pay or you’re actually working paid part time jobs on top of your full-time job, you may be experiencing a newly identified phenomen
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WAHIAWA, Hawaii (KHON2) — The Wahiawa community came together to rebuild a beloved playground in just a few weeks. The slides are back and so are the smiles after the community repaired the playground after an intentionally-set fire reduced the previous playground to a burnt shell. Scrapped to saved: Burnt playground to be replaced in Wahiawa “I was really worried about it at the very beginning
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HONOLULU (KHON2) — The upper Halawa lot at the Aloha Stadium is looking much different today. Newly paved and painted, the new space for the Swap Meet is taking shape. Parking for the Swap Meet will shift to the lower Halawa lot, which means the entrance will change. The Aloha Stadium Swap Meet set to make its move “They’ll come in through Kahuapaani Street, which is the Ice Palace side, so they
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HONOLULU (KHON2) — A couple golf courses on Oahu recently opened new features to save golfers some time and money. They say the ultimate goal is to make golf more accessible and introduce more people to the sport. Among Pearl at Kalauao’s recent renovation is the three-hole “pitch and putt” area called “Na Momi Ekolu.” Ranging from 40 to 60 yards, it serves as the perfect place for seasoned golf
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MAUI, Hawaii (KHON2) — The County of Maui and the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development have finalized a $1.6 billion Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery on June 20, with funds aimed at supporting wildfire recovery efforts on the island. The agreement allows the county to begin receiving federal funding that will fill financial gaps in the lengthy recovery pro
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VOLCANO, HAWAII (KHON2) — Kīlauea put on another spectacular show on the morning of June 20. The 26th episode of the ongoing eruption had lava fountains up to 1,000 feet once again, and the anticipation of another episode has kept Hawaii Volcanoes National Park extremely busy. Kilauea Ep. 23: Pele shoots lava fountains over 1,000 feet The 26th episode began around 1:40 a.m. on June 20, with some
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HONOLULU (KHON2) — A 74-year-old woman died from her injuries sustained by being struck by a vehicle in Honolulu on June 17, the Honolulu Police Department confirmed. According to police, the woman was struck by a vehicle while attempting to cross Makaloa Street at the Kaheka Street intersection within a marked crosswalk shortly after noon. ‘There are too many people losing their lives’: Residen
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HONOLULU (KHON2) — An Oʻahu Grand Jury indicted a 22-year-old man on June 20 for allegedly firing a gun at another vehicle in Waikīkī. According to the Department of the Prosecuting Attorney, Ezra Madali shot a firearm at another vehicle when it had merged into the lane that Madali was driving in on June 16. Woman threatened with gun on H-1 Freeway Madali was indicted for Reckless Endangering in
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KAUAI, Hawaii (KHON2) — The U.S. Navy and NASA have prepared a draft of an Environmental Impact Statement, also known as an EIS, for their continued use of state lands on Kauaʻi for the Navy’s Pacific Missile Range Facility and NASA’s Kōkeʻe Park Geophysical Observatory, and is inviting the public to comment on their draft. In the proposal, the Navy plans to retain the use of over 8,100 acres of
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HONOLULU (KHON2) — Muse Honolulu, a luxury high-rise at 1538 Kapiʻolani Blvd, will begin to take applications for their studios, as well as one-, two- and three-bedroom units on Saturday, June 21. According to Muse Honolulu, the units will range from 424 square feet to over 2,600 square feet, with prices ranging from $700,000 to $2.2 million, with more than 150 units available. Hawaii Coastal Pr
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HONOLULU (KHON2) — Haleiwa Beach Park will be full of community events from Friday, June 20 to Sunday, June 22. Among the events planned are the North Shore Hanapa’a Jackpot Fishing Tournament, Haleiwa Arts Festival and Na ʻOhana O Na Hui Waʻa Paddling Regatta. Shave ice spot brings part of the North Shore to Waikiki The Hanapa’a fishing tournament will take place from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Haleiw
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HONOLULU (KHON2) — Owners, Cam Ly and Hong Ly, shared about their sister-owned and Vietnamese inspired restaurant located in the Waikiki Shopping Plaza. Cam shared, “After my sister and I opened the Hula Dog food truck in Waikiki, we wanted to open up Aloha Hot Dog and Banh Mi to showcase the local flavors along with the beautiful tastes from our hometown, Ho Chi Minh City. We feature a menu usi
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HONOLULU (KHON2) — A new Hawaiʻi bill, SB1322, is causing strong debate. It changes how the state gives mental health care, especially to people who are homeless. Supporters say it will help people get care before ending up in jail or the hospital. However, critics say it removes important protections and could be misused. ‘I don’t think people understand how important midwifery is in Hawaiʻi’:
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HONOLULU (KHON2) — Living in Hawaiʻi, there’s no time when sunscreen isn’t necessary. With each of the earth’s tilt toward and away from the sun for summer and winter, we maintain a relatively stable position due our proximity to the equator. The sun gives off light and heat, but it also sends out invisible rays called ultraviolet (UV) rays. Too much UV can hurt your skin. It can cause sunburn,
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HONOLULU (KHON2) — KHON2 is celebrating Founder’s Day by giving back to the local community — this year by supporting long-time partner Keiki O Ka ʻĀina and its Laulima Giving Program. Get Hawaii’s latest morning news delivered to your inbox, sign up for News 2 You The station is hosting a school supply drive on Friday, June 20, at Fisher Hawaii in Kaka‘ako (690 Pohukaina Street) from 8:30 a.m.
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HONOLULU (KHON2) — Zippy’s is headed to Henderson. The popular Hawai‘i-based restaurant chain announced Friday it will open its third Southern Nevada location this fall at 9570 S. Eastern Avenue, just a short drive from Harry Reid International Airport. Get Hawaii’s latest morning news delivered to your inbox, sign up for News 2 You “We are thrilled to open our S. Eastern location!” said Belma S
BTS completes military service reunion
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SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Suga, a rapper and songwriter in the global K-pop sensation BTS, has been discharged from South Korea’s mandatory military service, marking the official return of all seven members from their enlistment duties. The label confirmed that Suga completed his alternative service duties on Wednesday after using up his remaining leave. His official discharge date is Saturday. S
Summer solstice celebrates longest day
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Peak sunshine has arrived in the Northern Hemisphere — the summer solstice. Friday is the longest day of the year north of the equator, where the solstice marks the start of astronomical summer. It’s the opposite in the Southern Hemisphere, where it is the shortest day of the year and winter will start. The word “solstice” comes from the Latin words “sol” for sun and “stitium” which can mean “pau
Carol Kaye declines Rock Hall induction
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( WJW ) – Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2025 inductee Carol Kaye, whom the foundation describes as a “pioneering bassist who shaped the sound of modern music,” reportedly won’t be attending the November awards ceremony, where she’s scheduled to be honored with the Musical Excellence Award. “People have been asking: No I won’t be there,” she wrote in a now-unavailable Facebook message she posted Wednes
Teen screen addiction linked suicide
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( NewsNation ) — A new study has found that addiction to social media, video games and mobile devices is linked to a higher risk of suicidal behaviors and thoughts. The study, published Wednesday by JAMA Network, looked at data from over 4,000 children starting at 9 or 10 years old. The study, which followed these children for years, found that by age 14: Around a third of participants became inc
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Aflac reports customer data breach
( The Hill ) — Aflac said Friday that it experienced a cybersecurity incident last week that may have impacted files containing social security numbers, health information and other personal information. The insurance company first detected suspicious activity on its network last Thursday and “promptly initiated our cyber incident response protocols and stopped the intrusion within hours,” accor
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HONOLULU (KHON2) — He’s been channeling the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll for decades. Now a Wahiawa-born Elvis tribute artist is heading to Graceland, chasing a title to prove he’s the best thing since Elvis left the building. Johnny Fortuno has been shaking, rattling and rolling as Elvis for over 30 years. He got his start in 1994 thanks to a night of karaoke and a love for Elvis tunes. A friend told
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HONOLULU (KHON2) — A 27-year-old woman driving west on the H-1 Freeway in the airport area was threatened with a gun by a man in another vehicle, Honolulu police said. The incident occurred around 4:45 p.m. on June 19. According to authorities, the man threw items at her vehicle, challenged her to a fight and pointed a handgun at her. Questions raised over paying to find next Honolulu police chi
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HONOLULU (KHON2) — The Honolulu Fire Department has deployed helicopters to the site of a brush fire in Waipio, which was first reported on the afternoon of June 19. Officials first received word of the fire at around 4 p.m., with the blaze sparking near the soccer complex. Find more Hawaii, Oahu, Maui and Kauai news here According to witnesses, smoke can be seen from miles away, but the area is
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HONOLULU (KHON2) — Friends of the victims in the deadly crash in Punaluu on June 17 say the victims were on their way to work. Community members say the incident is devastating, and high-lights the need for improvements on the road in that area. “They were hardworking girls and it’s just a terrible tragedy for their families, just a terrible tragedy,” said Dotty Kelly-Paddock, Koolauloa Neighbor
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HONOLULU (KHON2) — The City and County of Honolulu is cracking down on illegal game rooms. On June 19, Mayor Rick Blangiardi signed three new bills into law that enhance penalties and gives the city the opportunity to shut down illegal game rooms more effectively. Illegal game room incident sparks attempted murder investigation In the last year, the Honolulu Prosecutor’s office says the Honolulu
HPD chief hiring controversy continues
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HONOLULU (KHON2) — The Honolulu Police Department is looking ahead to hiring a permanent leader now that an interim chief has been named by the police commission. A consulting firm is expected to narrow down the list of candidates, but some question the time and money that will be put into it. Honolulu Police Commission selects new interim chief Deputy Chief Rade Vanic is the interim chief of HP
Rams upgrade Lahainaluna locker rooms
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MAUI, Hawaii (KHON2) — The Los Angeles Rams announced an initiative to support the Maui community by building new locker rooms at Lahainaluna High School in Lahaina, in partnership with Hollman Lockers and design firm Forty Nine Degrees. The announcement comes during the football team’s minicamp taking place in Maui, known as Mauicamp. Hawaii artist teams up with LA Rams for Maui Training Camp O
Juneteenth celebrates freedom proclamation
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HONOLULU (KHON2) — The fourth annual Juneteenth Block Party is happening at the Tom Moffatt Waikiki Shell until 9 p.m., celebrating the freedom of enslaved people in the country. Juneteenth, which is also a federal holiday, has drawn out sizable crowds to the block party as attendees commemorate the day enslaved Black people in Texas were freed in 1865. The freedom did not occur until two years
Brush fires close Highway 17
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KAHIKINUI, Hawaii (KHON2) — Overall command and responsibility for the Kahikinui brush fire has transferred to the State of Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Forestry and Wildlife. As of June 19, Maui officials report the fire has burned an estimated 330 acres and remains 95% contained with no injuries or damages to structures. The County of Maui will continue to provide
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HAWAII, Hawaii (KHON2) — The Hawaiʻi Police Department has charged an Ocean View woman for multiple offenses including attempted murder, after police say she substantially injured her boyfriend in a traffic collision on June 17. Alaina Kainoa-Aukai, 22, identified herself as an operator of a vehicle that had struck a pedestrian shortly after 9 p.m., authorities said. Trio arrested, charged for H
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HONOLULU (KHON2) — Honolulu Ocean Safety officials rescued and revived a 27-year-old visitor at Sandy Beach who was taken under by the surf on June 19. At around 12:40 p.m., lifeguards responded to the man who had not resurfaced after going under the waves. The man was brought to the beach by officials, where he did not have a pulse. Ocean Safety urges public to call 911 if you witness danger Fi
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HONOLULU (KHON2) — A live skunk was captured last night at the Kakaʻako Waterfront Park by the Honolulu Police Department, the state Department of Agriculture confirmed. Police responded to a call regarding the skunk and brought in the Department of Agriculture, with three agriculture inspectors arriving at about 10:30 p.m. to the scene. Fishermen told to suffocate or behead this ‘perfect invasi
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HONOLULU (KHON2) — KHON2 is celebrating Founder’s Day by giving back to our Hawaiʻi community. Friday, June 20, is Founder’s Day at KHON2; and we’re excited to give back to the community that
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