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HONOLULU (KHON2) — Kilauea came alive around 5:35 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 2, and while the fountains had ceased by the evening, Big Island Residents say every episode feels like a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Download the free KHON2 app for iOS or Android to stay informed on the latest news “When you can feel the sound.…

HONOLULU (KHON2) — This September is the first formally recognized Hawaiian History Month. Hauʻoli Lā Hānau e Queen Liliʻuokalani Signed into law in June, Gov. Josh Green signed Act 167, which formally designated September as Hawaiian History Month, with its observance anchored around the Queen’s birthday on Sep. 2. “Hawaiian history is not something in…

HONOLULU (KHON2) — Hurricane Kiko has strengthened to a Category 2 storm. 7 hurricane tips for Hawaiʻi’s business owners Kiko continues to strengthen in the East Pacific, approximately 1,700 miles from Hilo.  Current forward motion is to the west of its center at seven miles per hour. Additional strengthening is expected through Thursday, possibly hitting…

On the heels of a humbling 34-point loss at Arizona, the University of Hawai‘i football team returned to practice Tuesday in preparation for a three-game homestand. The Rainbow Warriors (1-1) open the stretch Saturday at the Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex against Sam Houston of Conference USA. For a second straight week, the biggest storyline…

Opening week in the National Football League comes with a Hawai‘i native ready to tackle the upcoming season. Punahou alum and Dallas Cowboys linebacker Marist Liufau steps into Year 2 with high expectations as America’s Team heads to Philadelphia to face the defending Super Bowl champions. A third-round draft pick in 2024, Liufau made his…

HONOLULU (KHON2) — Native Hawaiian groups are speaking out, calling for change as the military works to extend its use of training land in Hawaii. State launches website for public to comment on military land leases They’re asking for transparency, accountability, and compensation. They say it’s their kuleana, or responsibility, to protect the land. In…

HONOLULU (KHON2) — One lucky reader from Mililani has won the ultimate prize. Over 23,400 readers participated in the 2025 Summer Reading Challenge, and Cindy Yoshida, a reader at Mililani Public Library, hit the jackpot in a statewide drawing. Rep Trish La Chica, Cindy Yoshida, Rep Lauren Cheape Matsumoto (Courtesy: Hawaii State Public Library System)…

KAILUA, Oahu (KHON2) — Things could look a bit different at Kailua Beach Park, starting with today’s opening of the Ka’elepulu stream mouth. ‘It’s not a waterpark’: Oʻahu’s most dangerous beach Tuesday morning, the Department of Facility Maintenance opened the Ka’elepulu stream mouth after the tide was high enough. The goal is to improve water…

HONOLULU (KHON2) — She’s already become one of the great coaches in University of Hawaii history. Entering her 14th season as head coach of the Rainbow Wahine basketball program, Laura Beeman knows money can’t buy love, but it’s the name of the game in the new world of college athletics. Football star Landon Sims finds…