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HONOLULU (KHON2) — The Republican-backed tax bill, known by President Donald Trump as the “big, beautiful bill,” passed the U.S. Congress on July 3, with local leaders saying the bill would cut healthcare coverage for more than 40,000 Hawaiʻi residents. In a joint statement between Gov. Josh Green, U.S. Senators Mazie Hirono and Brian Schatz…

HONOLULU (KHON2) — Since 2019, the Maui County Fair has been on hiatus. Six years later, the fair will make its return in October 2025. The 98th Maui County Fair will take place Oct. 2 to 5 at the War Memorial Special Events Complex in Wailuku. During the four-day event, all generations are welcome to…

HONOLULU (KHON2) — There are signs of progress for Dakota Briley, 20, who was hit by a car in late June while loading surfboards into a van at Chun’s on Oahu’s North Shore. After five surgeries, he is now breathing on his own, but the family is still asking for prayers. Hawaii, worldwide love pouring…

HONOLULU (KHON2) — Fifteen years to the date, 57-year-old Kauaʻi resident Amber Jackson was found in a remote part of the island, after she had been brutally murdered by a blow to the head, and her loved ones are still urging anyone with any information to come forward. Jackson was reported missing for just over…

HONOLULU (KHON2) – Many of us will be celebrating 4th of July this weekend and when we’re having fun, sometimes it’s easy to let our guard down. That’s why officials want you to remember simple tips to keep you and your family safe this holiday. Fireworks – leave it to the professionals and watch one…

Hilo Club Volleyball Team, Pilipa’a competed in the 52nd AAU Junior National Volleyball Championships in Orlando, Florida this week. Pilipa’a competing in the 18 Club Division and showed out in a big way. The squad defeated San Diego beach Volleyball on Thursday to take home the Division Championship. During this tournament, Pilipa’a had an impressive…

Hawaii’s JD Sanchez has taken the X Games world by storm in the last 2 weeks. The 16-year-old has won 3 X Games medals in the competitions last 2 event locations. “It’s a crazy feeling because I would never have thought that I would have even been in the X Games, let alone get 3…

HONOLULU (KHON2) — If you love fried chicken, you are going to love this deal. Popeyes Hawaii announced it will be offering fried chicken “basically free” in honor of National Fried Chicken Day on Sunday, July 6. “National Fried Chicken Day is a huge celebration for us, and we wanted to show our appreciation to…