HONOLULU (KKHON2) — Hospitals are seeing a rise in patients with common illnesses. Healthcare experts share tips on how to protect ourselves this flu season. Download the free KHON2 app for iOS or Android to stay informed on the latest news “This year’s been the busiest flu season I’ve seen since COVID,” stated Dr. Tony
HONOLULU (KHON2) — The potential cost of life-saving prescription drugs for Medicare recipients is the biggest change in 2025, saving money for about 3.2 million Americans. Get Hawaii’s latest morning news delivered to your inbox, sign up for News 2 You “It’s a $2,000 cap on prescription drugs. That’s critical because if you’ve had to
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden won’t enforce a ban on the social media app TikTok that is set to take effect a day before he leaves office on Monday, a U.S. official said Thursday, leaving its fate in the hands of President-elect Donald Trump. Congress last year, in a law signed by Biden, required
HONOLULU (KHON2) — Access to water to fight wildfires is a problem seen in Maui in 2023 and again on a massive scale across Los Angeles. Officials urge residents to stock up as they would for hurricane season, especially if they are in a Public Power Safety Shutoff area. Get Hawaii’s latest morning news delivered
HONOLULU (KHON2) — University of Hawaii president Wendy Hensel has been on the job for about two weeks and said she understands the importance of the search for the school’s new athletics director. Get Hawaii’s latest morning news delivered to your inbox, sign up for News 2 You According to Hensel, she gets the most
HONOLULU (KHON2) — Big decisions were made by the Board of Education’s Finance Committee as they weighed in on fee increases for Hawaii’s public schools. Check out what’s going on around the nation on our National News page Starting next school year, summer school tuition is expected to increase by $70 to help cover the
HONOLULU (KHON2) — Nurses, lawmakers and community leaders locked arms at the State Capitol on Thursday, Jan. 6 to emphasize the need for reforms to improve patient care and strengthen the state’s healthcare system. Get Hawaii’s latest morning news delivered to your inbox, sign up for News 2 You The Hawaii Nurses’ Association, Hawaii Nurses
HONOLULU (KHON2) — Mayor Rick Blangiardi announced Thursday that Gavin Thornton has been appointed as the new Deputy Director of the City and County of Honolulu’s Office of Economic Revitalization (OER). Thornton has been said to be a seasoned expert in economic policy and coalition building, will focus on expanding economic opportunities for Oahu residents.
HONOLULU (KHON2) — A recent study showed health care workers across the U.S. have long faced high levels of stress, burnout, and mental distress, a situation that worsened during the COVID-19 pandemic. Get Hawaii’s latest morning news delivered to your inbox, sign up for News 2 You New research from the University of Hawaii at
The NFL playoffs continue this weekend with the divisional round, where Hawai‘i’s own Marcus Mariota will serve as the backup quarterback for the Washington Commanders as they take on the top-seeded Detroit Lions on Saturday. NFL Network analyst Steve Wyche, who is in Honolulu for the Polynesian Bowl broadcast, praised Mariota’s role as Washington’s ideal
