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CHINATOWN, Oahu (KHON2) — With the federal government shutdown now in its second month, local businesses are beginning to see some changes, with some of their customers no longer receiving their usual funds from SNAP benefits. “We have a huge clientele that relies on SNAP benefits, I’ll say over 50% for sure… let’s say 75%,”…

WAILUKU, Hawaiʻi (KHON2) – This morning, Nov. 3 at 9 a.m., the Maui Council held a special meeting to discuss the next steps for filling the Kahului residency seat after the recent passing of Councilmember Tasha Kama. According to Council Chair Alice L. Lee, the meeting was originally planned for Nov. 12 but moved up…

HONOLULU (KHON2) — It was an intimate meeting at the Mission Memorial Auditorium as lei-adorned leaders from Hawaiʻi and Japan gathered for a historic signing event on Nov. 3. The mayors of Honolulu and Shonai, Japan, signed a Friendship City Agreement — approved with Resolution 25-141 by the Honolulu City Council in May 2025 —…

HONOLULU (KHON2) — It’s been nearly three years since 16-year-old Sara Yara was killed in a hit-and-run while crossing the street in front of McKinley High School. The man accused, Mitchel Miyashiro, was expected to plead guilty but opted to take the case to trial instead. HPD investigates hit-and-run in Kahuku Miyashiro pleaded not guilty…

HONOLULU (KHON2) – Oʻahu native Mana Carvalho made a major impact in Week 10, scoring his first career touchdown in his team’s 14-45 win over Cincinnati. The Kahuku standout returned three punts for 94 yards, including one he took all the way to the end zone. His big return gave his team even more momentum…