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HONOLULU (KHON2) -- As thousands across Hawaiʻi evacuated coastal areas during July 29's tsunami warning, criminals took advantage targeting homes and businesses on Maui and Oʻahu. On Maui, Dana Vincent, owner of Hawaiʻi Hunters at the Maui Mall Village, said he closed up shop around 4 p.m. when the evacuation orders came in. “Especially because [...]

The discovery of a possible military ordnance in central Maui led to the Hawaiʻi Inter-Island Bomb Squad's interference on July 30.

In the last year and a half, Honolulu Emergency Medical Services responded to 86 incidents involving injured electronic bike riders under 18 years of age.

HONOLULU (KHON2) - Twenty-four years ago, Joe Moore and Pat Sajak came together for the first time for a show called "The Odd Couple." Since then, they've become a dynamic duo, doing many memorable shows but tonight kicks off potentially their final chapter. It's called "Prescription: Murder," the original Columbo mystery thriller. It's all raising [...]

Molokai native and former Moanalua High School quarterback Tayden Kaawa has announced his commitment to the University of Alabama, choosing one of college football’s most storied programs as his future home. Kaawa, a 6-foot-5, four-star signal caller, will enter his senior season this fall at Orem High School in Utah. The standout passer spent his [...]

With just three weeks until their season opener against Stanford, the University of Hawaii football team continues preparations for the 2025 campaign, and for redshirt freshman quarterback Micah Alejado, this fall comes with a familiar face on the coaching staff. UH alum Chad Kapanui, in his first season as the Rainbow Warriors’ quarterbacks coach, reunites [...]

HONOLULU (KHON2) -- Hawaiian Electric is closely monitoring conditions under the statewide Red Flag Warning and says the Public Safety Power Shutoff, known as a PSPS, is now on "watch" status -- meaning a shutoff is possible in the next 24 to 48 hours if fire risks increase. "Now 'watch' does not mean that we [...]

The Maui Police Department has released the final After-Action Report in regards to the 2023 wildfires in Lahaina, outlining recommendations for future emergency protocols and reviewing the department's response.

Those overseeing construction of the new Aloha Stadium say the contract with the developer is being reviewed by attorneys, and should be signed very soon.

The Hawaiʻi Department of Health has issued a warning for residents who use electric or battery-powered medical devices.