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One-year Gulick Avenue closure begins Sept. 21

KHON2 / 2h

Gulick Avenue in Kalihi is scheduled to close for one year starting Monday, Sept. 21, for the demolition and reconstruction of the Gulick Overpass.

Kauai faces two-year rebuild after devastating fire at civic center

Lihue Civic Center fire closes offices

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KHON2 / 3h

A fire at Kauai's Kapule Building has disabled essential county services and damaged critical computer systems, complicating the island's recovery from Hurricane Lowell.

Kauai residents unite as home damage reports top 600+

KHON2 / 3h

Following reports of over 620 damaged homes, residents and organizations across Kauai are coordinating various aid efforts, including food and fuel distributions scheduled for Tuesday.

University of Hawaiʻi tuition freezes, increases proposed for all campuses

KHON2 / 5h

A new proposed schedule would keep tuition unchanged at all of the University of Hawaiʻi's campuses for two years. After the freeze, two years of increases would begin.

Man found dead on Kuawa Street with 'suspicious injuries'

KHON2 / 6h

An unknown man was found dead with "suspicious injuries" on Kuawa Street, Hawai’i Police Department reported.

From high school to the hangar: Building Hawaii's aviation workforce

KHON2 / 6h

A new two-year program in Hawaii, a collaboration between the state Department of Education and Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum, aims to address a projected shortage of 40,000 aircraft mechanics by providing free, FAA-compliant training to high school students.

As Kauai hotels start layoffs, others help visitors be respectful of recovery efforts

KHON2 / 6h

While some Kauai hotels have begun laying off staff due to disaster-related visitor declines, others like The Cliffs at Princeville remain operational despite ongoing power outages.

Kauaʻi Humane Society remains without power, emergency generator

KHON2 / 7h

The Kauaʻi Humane Society remains without power in the wake of Hurricane Lowell, which impacted the islands just over a week ago.

Wainiha, Hā‘ena residents desperate for heavy equipment, bridge repairs

KHON2 / 7h

Residents in Wainiha and Hā'ena are calling for heavy machinery and emergency assistance to clear debris and repair infrastructure following damage caused by Hurricane Lowell.

Supreme Court won’t restore Trump’s mail-in voting plan for midterms

Judge blocks Trump mail voting

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KHON2 / 9h

The Supreme Court refused to clear the way for President Trump’s mail-in voting plan for the midterms on Monday over the dissents of two conservative justices, keeping intact a judge’s block that declared the plan unlawful.

KEMA, KIUC update one week after Hurricane Lowell

KHON2 / 9h

Kauai residents begin their return to work and school as Hurricane Lowell recovery continues. We spoke to Kauai Emergency Management Executive Officer Solomon Kanoho about what the main focus is a week after Hurricane Lowell hit the county.

HIEMA crews in response, recovery amidst active hurricane season

KHON2 / 10h

HIEMA Administrator David Lopez leads recovery efforts in Kauai following damage from storms Lala and Lowell.

Mililani, Waipahu and Kalaheo remain at No. 1 in latest Cover2, Popeyes State Rankings

KHON2 / 11h

Mililani, Waipahu and Kalaheo remain at the top of the latest Cover2 & Popeyes Hawaii State Rankings, but all three No. 1 teams face significant tests in the week ahead.

UH Mānoa, ALOHA Collection launch new collaboration

KHON2 / 11h

A new UH Mānoa x Aloha Collection debuts Sept. 15, featuring vintage rainbow designs like backpacks and totes. Shop in-store or online.

'There were flames': Honolulu resident spots signs of balcony fire, pulls alarm

KHON2 / 12h

A two-alarm balcony fire on Ala Moana Boulevard and Hobron Lane was reported on Monday, Sept. 14, Honolulu Fire Department reported.

Grab your ukulele and get ready for the Duke's Uke contest

KHON2 / 13h

Duke's Waikiki will be kicking off its 19th annual Duke's Uke contest on Saturday Oct. 10. It's a fun and exciting event for all up and coming ukulele enthusiasts.

Saint Louis dismisses Alualu as head coach, Lau named interim coach

KHON2 / 14h

Saint Louis School has dismissed Tupu Alualu as head coach of its football team and named longtime assistant coach Leonard Lau as interim head coach, the school announced Monday. Alualu, a former Saint Louis player and assistant coach, was appointed head coach in February 2024. He led the Crusaders to the HHSAA Open Division championship [...]

24th floor Waikiki hotel attack leaves man seriously injured; investigation ongoing

KHON2 / 15h

Honolulu police are searching for a suspect following an attempted murder at a Waikiki hotel where a victim sustained serious injuries.

Investigation into Hayden Panettiere's death spans 2 states, drugs potential focus: Reports

Hayden Panettiere died from fentanyl

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KHON2 / 16h

It's been nearly a month since Hayden Panettiere died in South Carolina, and the investigation remains ongoing.

Your iPhone may die faster this week: Here's why

KHON2 / 16h

As annoying as it may be, it should be short-lived.

Second judge freezes Trump mail ballot plan as Supreme Court ruling looms

USPS voting rules legally challenged

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KHON2 / 16h

The judge, a Trump appointee, found that Trump’s mail ballot plan wasn’t authorized by Congress.

Americans shopping secondhand again: What's behind the boom?

KHON2 / 16h

Higher prices and a hunt for unique finds are sending more Americans to thrift stores and secondhand marketplaces.

Compound in blueberries may help muscles burn fat, study finds

Pterostilbene boosts muscle fat burning

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KHON2 / 16h

A natural compound found in blueberries and grapes helped muscle cells burn stored fat in lab tests, researchers found.

Trump says $5K dividend checks to Americans will 'happen 100 percent'

Trump offers 5000 for votes

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KHON2 / 16h

Trump said he will not send the dividends out while the GOP has control of Congress.

Ask a Banker | Financial confidence as you age

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