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HONOLULU (KHON2) — A picture’s worth a thousand words, but a blurry one gives birth to a thousand theories. These grainy photos snapped last week of a mystery animal near the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa campus piqued public interest. Residents try to catch glimpse of mystery animal at UH Manoa “Some people like, I…

HONOLULU (KHON2) — In the ahupuaʻa of Waiau, which lies in the moku of ʻEwa here on Oʻahu, stands a roadway named in honor of King Kamehameha’s favorite wife. We are speaking of Kaʻahumanu St. Born to chiefly parents in Hāna, Maui, Kaʻahumanu grew up to become one of the most powerful of her time. The Queen honored via the busy Queen St…

HONOLULU (KHON2) — One of Asia’s largest convenience store chains is coming to Oʻahu. The Korean convenience store “CU” is making its highly anticipated debut in the United States, with its first locations being right here in Hawai‘i. Panda Express part of new improvements made at HNL The new stores will feature instant ramen cooking…

When the final out of the 2025 University of Hawai‘i baseball season was recorded, it marked more than the end of another campaign, it also closed the book on the collegiate career of a local standout who lived out his childhood dream. Damien Memorial School graduate Jordan Donahue completed his four-year run with the Rainbow…

HONOLULU (KHON2) — The City is warning that an effort to save money could end up costing homeowners big time. A hefty fine was recently levied against a business owner for illegal construction activity on Oʻahu. Honolulu’s Department of Planning and Permitting reduces permitting backlog The City and County of Honolulu said it is seeing…

HONOLULU (KHON2) — After months of uncertainty, the future is starting to become clearer for the Kauaʻi Police Department. The chief of police finally announced his retirement date, which officers say will allow for a much-needed reboot of the department. Former Honolulu police chief returns to Hawaii In a letter to the Kauaʻi Police Commission,…

HONOLULU (KHON2) — A new face has been appointed to fill the vacant seat for House District 18. On Wednesday, May 28, the Hawaii House Republican Caucus announced that Joseph Gedeon would be the successor to the late Rep. Gene Ward, who served the Hawaii Kai community for nearly three decades. Former Rep. Gene Ward…

HAWAIʻI NATIONAL PARK, Hawaiʻi (KHON2) — An observation deck at Kīlauea volcano’s summit that provides panoramic views of the caldera has reopened in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park. Kīlauea’s eruptions uncover secrets of volcanic activity The area has been closed since May 2018, following two large earthquakes, a catastrophic eruption and summit collapse that triggered thousands of smaller…

HONOLULU (KHON2) — Brand new restaurants and improvements are coming to the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport. The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation highlighted new improvements to Terminal 1 as part of a continuing effort to enhance the passenger experience for the traveling public. HNL takes off: Upgrades to modernize Honolulu’s aging airport HDOT partnered with…

HONOLULU (KHON2) — For Asian-American Pacific Islander Month, KHON2 highlights an immigrant composer who has forever left his mark in local politics and music. Jose Libornio of Santa Ana, Philippines, was born to be a musician, his parents said. Local businesses prepare for additional China tariffs He had a great purpose — to seek a…