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HONOLULU (KHON2) — From seniors to students, parents to patients. Nearly everyone in Hawaiʻi stands to feel the impact of the “Big Beautiful Bill.” Senate passes Trump’s big tax and spending cuts bill as Vance breaks a 50-50 tie The Senate version of the bill cuts more than a trillion dollars from Medicaid. It imposes…

HONOLULU (KHON2) — A walk through Roots and Relics on Merchant Street is like taking a step back in time. Kaʻahumanu St, from Downtown Honolulu to Pearl City “There’s a history of golf clubs over here. Man, you can see stuff Tiger Woods, kind of clubs,” said Keith Tanaka, Roots and Relics owner. “That’s the…

HONOLULU (KHON2) — Honolulu Police Department confirmed an arrest of a man connected to a string of Molotov cocktail fires. Masked man throws Molotov cocktail at truck Police said that on Monday, June 30, around 8 p.m., a 36-year-old male was found stopping traffic on a stolen moped. He was arrested for defaced serial numbers…

HONOLULU (KHON2) — Visitor numbers to Hawaiʻi are holding steady, but one industry is feeling the slowdown — weddings. Is it safe for foreign tourists to visit Hawaiʻi? 15 facts to know Some of the businesses we spoke to say bookings are down, especially for clients from Japan. Kana and Fumiya Akahori are here from…

HONOLULU (KHON2) — From Tuesday, July 1 until Sunday, July 27, an annual donation drive at Pearlridge Center will “stuff the bus” for local students in need. To raise awareness for the drive, the Hawaii Department of Education (DOE) and Ground Transport Inc. partnered to park a full-size yellow school bus outside of the Pearlridge Mauka…

HONOLULU (KHON2) — Maui Police Department confirmed that they have arrested an employee for alleged sexual assault against a minor. Life Behind Bars: Eric Thompson Sentenced in Tokuhara Murder Police said the 44-year-old Kihei man had been working for 27 days when he was arrested on Saturday, June 28. The man is accused of sexual…

HONOLULU (KHON2) — Hawaiian Electric (HECO) warned customers to be aware of a scammer using QR codes to target local businesses. Since mid-June, HECO has received 10 fraud reports from Oahu businesses. “Scammers are constantly updating their arsenal, so it’s critical for all customers to stay alert andvigilant,” said Brendan Bailey, HECO vice president of…