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  • Hawaiian, Alaska Airlines celebrate blood donors

    Hawaiian, Alaska Airlines celebrate blood donors

    HONOLULU (KHON2) — Hawaiian and Alaska Airlines employees participated in a blood drive at the Hawaiian Airlines headquarters in Honolulu on June 12 in honor of World Blood Donor Day. The recently-merged airlines hope to raise awareness for the need for safe blood and blood products, as well as to thank voluntary, unpaid blood donors…

  • Fallen trees cause closure of Nuuanu Pali Drive

    Fallen trees cause closure of Nuuanu Pali Drive

    HONOLULU (KHON2) — Multiple downed trees shut down a portion of Nuuanu Pali Drive in all directions on the night of June 12. According to the Honolulu Police Department, three trees fell in the area, causing the road closure at approximately 6:30 p.m. Find more Hawaii, Oahu, Maui and Kauai news here It is currently…

  • Hawaiʻi Island clinics fined for not having proper permits

    Hawaiʻi Island clinics fined for not having proper permits

    HAWAII, Hawaii (KHON2) — The state Department of Health fined two clinical Hawaiʻi Island labs more than $2 million, as well as issued a cease and desist for not having proper permits. The Hilo Urgent Care Center was fined $730,000 for not acquiring a state permit before opening its clinical lab over 20 years ago…

  • From villain to hero: Meet Marvel’s new Hawaii-born Spider-Girl

    From villain to hero: Meet Marvel’s new Hawaii-born Spider-Girl

    HONOLULU (KHON2) — Look out New York — and Hawaii. There’s a new Spider-Hero in town. Just released this week, Marvel Comic’s latest character. Her name? Spider-Girl. And she’s complicated, powerful and better yet, she’s Hawaii-born. She’s fierce. She’s fearless and bringing a fresh twist on classic Spidey vibes. Marvel’s new Spider-Girl is officially here…

  • State claims many Iwi Kūpuna ‘destroyed’ on North Shore property

    State claims many Iwi Kūpuna ‘destroyed’ on North Shore property

    PUPUKEA, Hawaii (KHON2) — The state claims over 1,000 bone fragments, said to be Iwi Kūpuna, were disturbed and destroyed at a North Shore home in May. Now, the state is seeking a restraining order against the homeowner and contractor. North Shore community members discuss gondola plans Court documents state that on May 1, a…

  • Breezy trade winds to carry us into Father’s Day weekend

    Breezy trade winds to carry us into Father’s Day weekend

    HONOLULU (KHON2) – Closed mid-level low positioned west of the islands at press time is transitioning to a weak and sheared out low amplitude shortwave as it’s partially absorbed back into mid-latitude westerlies. This low remains of little consequence other than the attendant subtropical jet which is gracing area skies with occasional cirrus. Near the…

  • Laulima Giving Program hosting ‘Back 2 School’ drive

    Laulima Giving Program hosting ‘Back 2 School’ drive

    HONOLULU (KHON2) — The Laulima Giving Program, a local nonprofit aimed at aiding the community, will be hosting the first “Back 2 School” event on June 14 at the Walmart in Kapolei. The drive will be from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. with the program looking to support keiki in need while they pursue their…

  • ‘No Kings Day of Defiance’ protests to take place across the islands

    ‘No Kings Day of Defiance’ protests to take place across the islands

    HONOLULU (KHON2) — Protests in cities across the country are scheduled for June 14, with participants looking to protest the actions of President Donald Trump and his administration, with several events scheduled for our island home. June 14, which is Flag Day and also happens to be the president’s birthday, will see a total of…

  • Fake $100 bills made from real dollars, Hawaii experts warn

    Fake $100 bills made from real dollars, Hawaii experts warn

    HONOLULU (KHON2) — Counterfeit cash is circulating through Hawaii, while Honolulu police data shows forgery cases are up in 2025. A local business owner who got burned and wants others to be on the lookout. Saying aloha: Siam Imports to shutter as neighborhood transforms A fake $100 bill — apparently made by bleaching a $1…

  • Former UFC champion B.J. Penn arrested — again

    Former UFC champion B.J. Penn arrested — again

    HAWAII, Hawaii (KHON2) — Former UFC champion B.J. Penn was arrested and charged for violating a temporary restraining order on Thursday, June 12, Hawaiʻi Island police confirm. According to officials, the 46-year-old athlete had entered a Hilo residence that violated the terms of a temporary restraining order that names Penn. UFC fighter B.J. Penn asks…