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Why Hawaii’s Silver Alert isn’t saving vulnerable adults yet
KALIHI, Hawaii (KHON2) — The tragic death of a missing Kalihi man is renewing calls to launch Hawaii’s Silver Alert program. Download the free KHON2 app for iOS or Android to stay informed on the latest news The program is designed to help find missing seniors and vulnerable adults and is more than 12 months…
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Liliha St. named after Chiefess Kuini Liliha
HONOLULU (KHON2) — In the ahupuaʻa of Honolulu, which lies in the moku of Kona here on Oʻahu, stands a busy roadway named after a High Chiefess. Kumu Earl Kawaʻa | Aloha Authentic Ep 510 We’re speaking of Liliha St. Liliha, also known as Kuini Liliha and Keomailani, was a chiefess who was famously married…
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HPD: Body found after fire in Kapolei was not dismembered
HONOLULU (KHON2) — Honolulu police confirm the human remains found after a brush fire in Kapolei on Aug. 19 were not dismembered. Dismembered, burned body found off Kapolei Pkwy. In a previous report, EMS said that the body found was dismembered. However, Honolulu police took to social media to confirm that after an autopsy performed…
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Hawaii’s Manuma & Sotelo selected UH Football captains
As the University of Hawai‘i football team prepares for Saturday’s season opener against Stanford, team leadership for the 2025 season has taken shape. Fourth-year head coach Timmy Chang announced that senior safeties Peter Manuma, of Ewa Beach, and Zhen Sotelo, of Wai‘anae, will serve as captains for the Rainbow Warriors this fall. They will be…
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“I heard a ‘pop’ and I hear Officer O scream”: Emotional testimony in preliminary hearing in shooting death of Maui police officer
WAILUKU, Maui (KHON2) — It was an emotional day in the Maui District Court. The man accused of fatally shooting police officer Suzanne O appeared in court for his preliminary hearing. Courtroom packed as suspect in officer’s death appears before judge Today’s hearing marked the first time we’ve heard details of how prosecutors believe the…
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Alarming surge in traffic fatalities following 3 deaths in the last 2 days
HONOLULU (KHON2) — Wednesday morning, the Honolulu Police Department says that a 14-year-old boy riding an electric motorcycle was killed after colliding with a vehicle in Ewa. Dirt bike rider, 14, dead from Ewa collision This is the third traffic-related fatality on the island over the last four days. Yesterday, a 20-year-old woman succumbed to…
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Patrick is looking for a fur-ever ʻohana
HONOLULU (KHON2) — Today’s Wags N Whiskers star is from the Maui Humane Society. Shaggy is looking for a calm, loving home. Could it be yours? Patrick is a one-year-old mixed breed pup who’s been at the shelter since March of last year. Patrick, a 1-year-old pup at the Maui Humane Society. Workers said Patrick…
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Honolulu Police Chief Search Could Stretch Into 2026
HONOLULU, HI (KHON) – The search for Honolulu’s next police chief could take up to nine months from the time former Chief Joe Logan stepped down, with a final selection projected for March 2026. According to the Honolulu Police Commission, national search firms will begin submitting proposals in September. A selection committee will review the…
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Atmos Rewards: New loyalty program for Hawaiian & Alaska
WAIKIKI, Oahu (KHON2) — Hawaiian Airlines and Alaska Airlines are joining their loyalty programs, called Atmos Rewards, that would combine the benefits of HawaiianMiles and Alaska Mileage Plan. New Hawaiian, Alaska benefits program takes flight For now, nothing has changed for HawaiianMiles members. But starting on Oct. 1, all HawaiianMiles accounts and miles will automatically…
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‘Neuter Now and Feline Fix’: Neuter and spay programs return for Oʻahu pet owners
HONOLULU (KHON2) — Starting Wednesday, Aug. 20, reduced-cost neuter and spay services will be available for Oʻahu pet owners through the Hawaiian Humane Society. Services provided through the two City-funded programs aim to humanely prevent animal overpopulation. Hawaiian Humane Society cares for dog seen in social media abuse video “These programs represent our ongoing commitment…