MOLOAA, Hawaii (KHON2) — A 43-year-old male visitor from California died on the afternoon of March 14 after being pulled from the waters while snorkeling at Kaʻakaʻaniu Beach, also known as Larsen’s Beach, in Moloaʻa. At approximately 12:30 p.m. authorities responded to the beach after getting reports of a swimmer in distress. Preliminary reports say

HONOLULU (KHON2) — Is it a step in the right direction or a slap on the wrist? That is the question after two men pled no contest relating to illegal fireworks charges and received no jail time. Some told KHON2 that it sends the wrong message after a deadly New Year’s Day on Oahu. Two

HILO, Hawaii (KHON2) — In a Hilo courtroom, Duncan Mahi sat silently as the judge handed down a 30-year prison sentence. He had pleaded ‘No Contest’ to two counts of kidnapping and one count of first degree sexual assault as part of a plea agreement. “You had zip ties, you had tape, you had shackles.

HONOLULU (KHON2) — The City and County of Honolulu’s Department of Transportation Services announced the temporary relocation of bus stops along Kalia Road due to a Kalia Road Repair Project done by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The Kalia Road Repair Project will begin on March 18 and last until Nov. 7. Blood Bank

KAHALA, Hawaii (KHON2) — A home in Kahala has set the record for the most expensive residential property ever publicly recorded in Hawaii and it sold for $65.75 million. Coldwell Banker Island Properties sealed the deal on Friday, March 14 for the prestigious Honolulu estate, Hale Hanohano, also known as the “House of Honor.” Neglected

HONOLULU (KHON2) — The Blood Bank of Hawaii is calling on the community to help save lives by donating blood, especially if they are O-positive or O-negative. The non-profit shared that both locations have less than a day’s supply of O-positive and O-negative red blood cells as well as platelets. Blood Bank of Hawaii looking

HONOLULU (KHON2) — Partner, Timothy Golden, of Village Bottle Shop and Tasting Room shared the St. Patrick’s Day celebration with Wake Up 2Day. Village Bottle Shop and Tasting Room is known for its extensive selection of craft beers from Hawaii and around the world. Gen Korean Barbeque pops up at Bayview Golf Course This weekend,

HONOLULU (KHON2) — Kawaii Kon is back and bigger and better than ever to celebrate their 20th anniversary at the Hawaii Convention Center. ‘Once in a lifetime opporunity:’ ʻAuana by Cirque Du Soleil hosts open casting call The experience aims to unite fans of anime and pop culture. WakeUp2Day’s Chris Latronic went live with a

MAUI, Hawaii (KHON2) — A Maui pup is back home with her family after finding herself in a difficult situation and it’s all thanks to Maui Humane Society’s Humane Enforcement Officers. ‘Nothing short of incredible,’ Maui Humane Society celebrates big victory Rava, a sweet pup who weighs over 70 pounds, was found stuck in a

HILO, Hawaii (KHON2) — Hawaii Island police are warning the community to be on the lookout for the suspect who shot at a police officer at Prince Kuhio Plaza. 30 year sentence handed down in 2022 kidnapping, sex assault Police identified the suspect as 39-year-old Christopher Lucrisia, a Puerto Rican man who stands at 5’10”