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HONOLULU (KHON2) — Thousands of Oahu drivers are still waiting on car registrations and some dealerships said it is hurting their bottom line. The Honolulu Department of Customer Services said more than 6,700 registrations are still pending after a surge in demand in March and April of 2025. Wait times surged to five weeks at…

HONOLULU (KHON2) — The Honolulu Police Department is urging the public to “think before you click,” following a scam that swindled tens of thousands of dollars from an elderly resident. According to authorities, an 84-year-old man was contacted by multiple people claiming he won a multi-billion dollar sweepstakes between January and June. 9 tips to…

HILO, Hawaii (KHON2) — A 60-year-old Ocean View man who was truck by a vehicle in Hilo on June 18 died from his injuries, Big Isle police confirm. The man, who police identified as Terry Lytle, died on the morning of June 25. Man, 60, critically injured in Hilo collision According to authorities, Lytle was…

HONOLULU (KHON2) — More than 600 years of Japanese blade making will be celebrated in Hawaii at the Seisuke Knife Festival. WakeUp2Day’s Chris Latronic went live from the Queen Kapiolani Hotel for a preview with Seisuke knife makers, Tu David Phu and Will West, along with Sushi Chef Angie. Free stargazing events for summer Since…

HONOLULU (KHON2) — Hawaiian Airlines is the latest victim of a cybersecurity attack. The company announced the issue to customers on the morning of June 26. Experts say while your financial information should be safe, customers should be cautious of potential phishing attacks. Hawaiian Airlines: No one will lose their miles Hawaiian Airlines customers who…

HONOLULU (KHON2) — As of July 1, every vehicle going through a safety inspection must have its odometer reading photographed. “In the past we manually inputted the numbers as far as the odometer. Now the state wants a clear picture,” said Robert Rose, Lex Brodie Safety Check Inspector. Glaring problem: Bright headlights on Hawaii roadways…

HONOLULU (KHON2) — The Independence Day celebration at Schofield Barracks on July 4 will be limited to Department of Defense ID cardholders and their guests. Army officials say all guests of DOD ID cardholders must provide a proper ID at the base access points. Ala Moana Center’s 4th of July bash: music, sales and fun!…

HONOLULU (KHON2) — Hundreds gathered in Waikiki on the morning of June 26 to honor the life of Clyde Aikau, a legendary Waikiki beachboy and big wave surfer. A celebration of life and paddle at was held at Kuhio Beach’s hula mound, where hundreds visited to send Aikau off on one last ride. Legendary Hawaiian…

PAHOA, Hawaii (KHON2) — The Hawaiʻi Police Department led a major drug and weapons seizure in Pahoa on June 24, in coordination with Homeland Security Investigations. The bust came as the departments executed a federal search warrant at two residences in Pahoa, where authorities found a significant amount of paraphernalia. Trio arrested, charged for Hawaiʻi…