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WAILUKU, Hawaii (KHON2) — On Saturday, Maui County Mayor Richard Bissen announced he is seeking re-election in 2026. “I want to announce that I will be seeking re-election as mayor of Maui County in 2026,” he told KHON2 on Saturday. Mayor Bissen took office as Mayor in January 2023. The worst disaster in Hawaii’s history…

HONOLULU (KHON2) — Around 4 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 7, Honolulu Police announced 55-year-old Jonnaven Monalim was missing, and was last seen on Wednesday night, Nov. 5, leaving his home in Kapolei. But just seven hours after they announced he was missing, HPD was investigating a body that was found off a dirt road in…

HONOLULU (KHON2) – A 70-year-old man was arrested Saturday morning, Nov. 8, after a deadly confrontation in a South Hilo parking lot.  Police say the incident happened around 7:30 a.m. on Kamehameha Avenue, where the suspect approached a 64-year-old man with a knife. Investigators say a physical fight broke out and the suspect allegedly hit…

HONOLULU (KHON2) – The Waikiki Aquarium partnered with community organizations this morning to lead a beach cleanup and restoration effort at Sand Island State Recreation Area. The event ran this morning from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and brought out volunteers from across the island. Working alongside the Global Preservation Initiative, Kōkua Hawai‘i Foundation, Hawai‘i…

HONOLULU (KHON2) – Hawai‘i’s Finest kicked off its annual Black Friday Festival today at the Neal S. Blaisdell Exhibition Hall, launching a three-day shopping celebration that runs from Nov. 7 to 9. Hawaiʻi’s Finest Clothing to put on expo this weekend at the Blaisdell The event, which opened this morning, is expected to draw more…

HONOLULU (KHON2) – On Nov. 8, in the morning, just after 11 a.m., two people were threatened while jogging near Pueohala Place in Kailua.  HPD said that the male suspect was driving a white pickup truck when he reportedly yelled at the joggers.  The suspect then turned his truck around and came driving back towards…

HONOLULU (KHON2) — A group of young cheerleaders is going to be representing Hawai’i at one of the most magical places on earth. The K&C Cheer & Dance Academy of Lahaina was selected to perform at the Disneyland All-Star Spirit Extravaganza Parade.  This is more than a chance to perform for these young athletes and their…

HONOLULU (KHON2) — This morning, Nov. 8, an argument in downtown Honolulu escalated, resulting in shots being fired. HPD reports said the argument was at the Cultural Plaza, where the unknown person discharged a firearm. Around 10:15 a.m., HPD arrived on the scene after reports of a gunshot and multiple masked individuals were seen leaving…