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WAHIAWA, Hawaii (KHON2) — A disturbing case of animal abuse is once again raising questions about how seriously Hawaiʻi’s criminal justice system treats these crimes. Hawaii’s lax animal cruelty laws could be overhauled There was a viral video that showed a teen repeatedly beating a dog. KHON2 is not broadcasting it due to its disturbing…

Hanging in there: Goat resists capture on 120-foot cliff

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HAWI, Hawaii (KHON2) — Five days, a full-scale climbing attempt, and one goat who simply won’t come down. There’s been a huge community rally behind her, but rescuers say this may be the end of their line. “You’re basically brand blending vertical work on a cliffside. You’re blending essentially wrangling of livestock, and you’re blending…

Trade winds and scattered showers for the weekend ahead

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HONOLULU (KHON2) – A 1033 mb high remains nearly stationary far northeast of the state. Water vapor imagery shows a compact upper level low several hundred miles north of us that is slowly drifting westward. Even with the upper low nearby, 00z soundings show a typical subsidence inversion just under 7kft at Lihue and down…

Three islands searching for new police chief

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HONOLULU (KHON2) — Three islands, one common challenge: finding a new police chief. What’s next for Hawaiʻi Island in their search for a new police chief? Hawaiʻi Island joins Kauaʻi and Honolulu in their search for a top cop after deciding not to keep Ben Moszkowicz on as chief. Honolulu Chief Joe Logan announced his…

Landowner ‘forced’ to shut down public access to shortcut from Ewa to Kapolei

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HONOLULU (KHON2) — A short stretch of road in Ewa Beach serves as a key artery for those going from Ewa Villages to Kapolei. But the road is actually private, and the landowner says it’s being forced to close access to the public. Nanakuli residents want more access to emergency road Philippine Sea Street is…

Catch of a lifetime: 40 pound ahi caught from beach shore

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HONOLULU (KHON2) — Video of a large ahi being reeled in from shore has racked up over 150,000 views on TikTok. The fight lasted 30 to 45 minutes at Makua beach. In the end, Kuni Pule secured his first shore-caught ahi. “The experience was just indescribable and being able to be there and witness everyone’s…

Apply to be a part of Hawaii Tourism Authority

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HONOLULU (KHON2) — Interested in being a member of the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority? What’s next for Hawaiʻi Island in their search for a new police chief? The state of Hawaiʻi Office of Boards and Commissions is seeking 12 individuals interested in serving on the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority board. Per Act 132, the HTA shall be headed…

RODEO NOTES, Day 8: Luke Mackey, 19, only bull rider to last full eight seconds

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Luke Mackey made the most of the saying, ‘If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again.’ Read More

What’s next for Hawaiʻi Island in their search for a new police chief?

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HONOLULU (KHON2) — Hawaiʻi Police Department Chief Ben Moszkowicz is set to leave his position at the end of August, following an emotional police commission hearing. With his departure, Hawaiʻi Island will be left without a permanent chief until a new one is appointed. While that may sound intimidating, there are plans in place to…

How Hawaiʻi’s counties choose their Police Chiefs

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