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HONOLULU (KHON2) — The Laulima Giving Program, a local nonprofit aimed at aiding the community, will be hosting the first “Back 2 School” event on June 14 at the Walmart in Kapolei. The drive will be from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. with the program looking to support keiki in need while they pursue their…

HONOLULU (KHON2) — Protests in cities across the country are scheduled for June 14, with participants looking to protest the actions of President Donald Trump and his administration, with several events scheduled for our island home. June 14, which is Flag Day and also happens to be the president’s birthday, will see a total of…

HONOLULU (KHON2) — Counterfeit cash is circulating through Hawaii, while Honolulu police data shows forgery cases are up in 2025. A local business owner who got burned and wants others to be on the lookout. Saying aloha: Siam Imports to shutter as neighborhood transforms A fake $100 bill — apparently made by bleaching a $1…

HAWAII, Hawaii (KHON2) — Former UFC champion B.J. Penn was arrested and charged for violating a temporary restraining order on Thursday, June 12, Hawaiʻi Island police confirm. According to officials, the 46-year-old athlete had entered a Hilo residence that violated the terms of a temporary restraining order that names Penn. UFC fighter B.J. Penn asks…

HONOLULU (KHON2) — A University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa program known for supporting career development activities for wāhine studying science and community outreach has been terminated following the loss of federal funding. Project lead and faculty member Barbara Bruno received a termination notice in April to immediately close the program funded by the National Science…

HONOLULU (KHON2) — Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi signed a law that updates sidewalk regulations, as the city’s Department of Parks and Recreation works to remove more than 100 payphones from the city. Bill 6 was introduced by Councilmember Tyler Dos Santos-Tam and eliminates long-defunct structures in city code such as freight elevators, freight chutes and…

HONOLULU (KHON2) — The City and County of Honolulu’s Homeless Outreach and Navigation for Unsheltered Persons, also known as HONU, is now operating at Old Stadium Park to aid homeless individuals in town. The program was installed at the park on Monday, June 2 and began to receive intakes on Monday, June 9. HONU is…

Former Saint Louis Crusader and current Oregon State Beaver star Aiva Arquette has risen once again the 2025 MLB Draft Projections. According to The Athletic, Arquette is now a viable option as the Number 1 Draft Pick in this years MLB Draft. This season, Arquette has been putting on a show with the Oregon State…