Light and variable winds, with wet conditions expected for this weekend

HONOLULU (KHON2) — An area of low pressure northwest of the state and a ridge of high pressure to the east will keep a light wind regime in place across the islands through early next week. Showers will favor areas near the coast at night and the interior of the islands during the afternoon and […]

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Heavy showers in the forecast through next week, sunshine and downpours

HONOLULU (KHON2) — Winds will decrease and veer southeasterly tonight as deep low pressure intensifies far north-northwest of the state. Isolated showers will diminish early this evening as land breezes develop. High clouds will move up from the southwest and shower chances will increase over the western end of the island chain late tonight. Winds […]

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Clothing business works to meet facemask demand

As Hawaii announces its second death to covid-19, Mayor Kirk Caldwell is asking residents, of Oahu to wear face masks to help curve the spread of the virus. Out in stores people may find fabric face masks and those are the ones the mayor is asking residents to wear and not surgical or N95 masks. […]

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Meadow Gold gets new owner

HONOLULU (KHON2) — Meadow Gold is getting a new owner. Industrial Realty Group will buy the Hawaii operation from Dean Foods as the latter tries to get out of bankruptcy. According to Dean Foods, Industrial will be partnering with 8 Cow Dairies, a local company, to manage the Hilo and Honolulu facilities and continue operations.

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Hawaiʻi’s largest earthquake happened 152 years ago

HONOLULU (KHON2) Hawaiʻi island is made up of 5 volcanoes: Kīlauea, Hualālai, Kohala, Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa.   Kīlauea may get most of our attention today, but 152 years ago, Mauna Loa was restless. On April 2, 1868, the largest earthquake in Hawaiʻi’s history hit the south side of Hawai’i island, rattling the entire island chain. […]

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Stimulus checks are coming early to people with direct deposit

HONOLULU (KHON2) — Those stimulus checks from the federal government are coming early to folks with direct deposit. The Treasury Secretary said many folks will get their money in two weeks, instead of three. But if the IRS does not have your direct deposit information on file, it could take much longer — possibly mid-August […]

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Communication is key between homeowners and renters

HONOLULU (KHON2) — We continue to get questions about rent and mortgages, as the pandemic continues to put a financial strain on a lot of people. Rent was due for many on April 1st. But under the governor’s emergency proclamation, landlords cannot terminate a rental agreement during this time. And eviction orders have been postponed […]

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