With the 2025 World Surf League (WSL) Championship Tour season set to begin next week at the Pipe Pro, reigning world champion John John Florence announced he will take a competitive pause this year, focusing on fatherhood and personal projects before returning in 2026. The three-time world champion’s departure, combined with five-time women’s champion Carissa
HONOLULU (KHON2) — The Honolulu Fire Department (HFD) responded to a structure fire in Kalihi early on January 22, 2025, after receiving a 911 call at 12:23 a.m. Get Hawaii’s latest morning news delivered to your inbox, sign up for News 2 You Firefighters arrived at 12:28 a.m. to find a two-story single-family home fully
HONOLULU (KHON2) — The Maui Department of Water Supply (DWS) is reminding residents and visitors in Central and South Maui to continue conserving water as the region remains under a Stage 1 Water Shortage. Get Hawaii’s latest morning news delivered to your inbox, sign up for News 2 You Water demand in the area has
HONOLULU (KHON2) — Honolulu Ocean Safety is gearing up for its first recruit tryouts of 2025, seeking part-time, on-call contract beach lifeguards. The tryouts will take place on Friday, January 31, and Saturday, February 1, at Ala Moana Beach Park, Ewa end, starting at 8:00 a.m. on both days. Get Hawaii’s latest morning news delivered
HONOLULU (KHON2) — Romeo is a playful and loving dog with a challenging past who is still waiting for his forever home at the Maui Humane Society. Get Hawaii’s latest morning news delivered to your inbox, sign up for News 2 You Found alongside his sister Juliet in September 2023, Romeo’s journey has been one
HONOLULU (KHON2) — A former Maui police officer, Carlos Frate, was arrested on January 22, 2025, after being indicted on federal charges for depriving an individual of their civil rights. Get Hawaii’s latest morning news delivered to your inbox, sign up for News 2 You The charges stem from an incident on January 6, 2024,
HONOLULU (KHON2) — Brothers Ian and Shawn Schweitzer filed a federal lawsuit Wednesday, naming staff in the Hawaii County Police Department, including the police chief and deputy police chief, an investigator in the prosecutorʻs office as well as the County of Hawaii, alleging malicious prosecution, violations of due process, infliction of emotional distress and conspiracy.
HONOLULU (KHON2) — In Hawai‘i, school choice is more than just a buzzword. For families navigating the islands’ unique educational landscape, the ability to choose a school that best fits their child’s needs can make a significant difference. Deanna D’Olier, Executive Director Elect for the Hawai‘i Association of Independent Schools (HAIS), has seen firsthand how
HONOLULU (KHON2) — The Hawaiʻi House of Representatives is making updates to its House Rules to improve how it works. These changes were reviewed and voted on during session on Friday, Jan. 17. The legislature hopes these rule changes will make the legislative process more modern, efficient and inclusive. Get Hawaii’s latest morning news delivered
HONOLULU (KHON2) — A cold front currently sits west of Kauai and is advancing towards Hawaii. Showers are expected to increase early morning for Kauai, and eventually to Oahu, Maui County and Hawaii Island. Some showers may be heavy at times. Drier weather returns Thursday through Saturday, with another cold front arriving on Sunday. Tuesday
