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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Fire department uses electrostatic to clean stations, fire trucks

HONOLULU (KHON2) — The Honolulu Fire Department is changing its cleaning methods after two firefighters at the Kalihi Uka fire station tested positive for the virus. “What we been doing is we have standard operating guidelines for disinfecting and de-sanitizing our stations,” said HFD Chief Manuel Neves. “We have been following that. But just recently, […]

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Employees with United Airlines cut masks, covers for Big Island health care workers

HONOLULU (KHON2) — Some local workers from United Airlines are making sure Big Island healthcare workers have masks. With fewer planes touching down, the team in Kona is using their time to cut fabric for masks and mask covers. The finished products are then sent to the Hamakua Health Center and the North Hawaii Community […]

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Oregon man celebrates 104th birthday and his recovery from COVID-19

HONOLULU (KHON2) — With all the bad news going around, it can sometimes be hard to see the bright side of things. But a man in Oregon proves there are still things to celebrate. William Lapschies is celebrating two things: his 104th birthday and the fact that he recovered from COVID-19. This military veteran tested […]

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Show Aloha Challenge helps local restaurants and kupuna amid COVID-19 pandemic

The restaurant industry is being hit hard by the coronavirus outbreak. But thanks to the Show Aloha Challenge, local restaurants are getting a boost, while making sure some of the most vulnerable members of Hawaii are being taken care of.

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Amazon halts sales on key medical supplies

HONOLULU (KHON2) — Amazon is putting a halt on some of its sales. The e-commerce giant is limiting sales of N-95 masks and other key medical supplies like face shields and surgical gowns to only hospitals and government organizations. The company says it wants to ensure that scarce medical supplies are available for the health […]

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Police arrest Washington man for violating State’s mandatory 14-day quarantine order

HONOLULU (KHON2) — Kauai police arrested a 50-year-old man from Olympia, Washington on Thursday, April 2, for violating the state’s mandatory 14-day quarantine order. According to a preliminary report, Devin Martin arrived on Kauai on Thursday on an Alaska Airlines from Washington. He was contacted by airport security upon his arrival and advised of the […]

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Honolulu Mayor urges residents to wear masks when heading outside

Wear masks when you head outside. That’s what Mayor Kirk Caldwell is now asking all residents to do if they leave their homes. And he’s recommending you wear cloth masks. This comes as we learn more about how the Coronavirus can be carried through asymptomatic people. “We are at war, we can win this war,” […]

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WATCH: Mayor Caldwell discusses the City’s updated response following second COVID-19 death

HONOLULU (KHON) — Honolulu Mayor Kirk Caldwell urged people to wear masks outside in a news conference following news that a second COVID-19 patient on Oahu had died. Emergency physician Dr. Darragh O’Carroll also spoke about proper mask usage and sanitation, and Honolulu Fire Department Chief Manuel Neves talked about cleaning efforts the HFD is […]

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#HawaiiStrong: Local photographer keeps families smiling with Front Steps Project

HONOLULU (KHON2) – A local photographer is finding a unique way to bring people joy during these times of social distancing. KC Lostetter is cooking up a new way to keep people smiling while staying at home. It’s called the front steps project. The initiative started in Massachusetts and made its way here to the […]

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Mayor Caldwell discusses letter to President Trump and clarifies essential activities

HONOLULU (KHON2) — With the number of COVID-19 cases continuing to surge here in Hawaii, especially on Oahu, tough decisions need to be made to flatten the curve. Honolulu Mayor Kirk Caldwell joined us this morning to discuss his letter to President Trump to ban non-essential travel and clarifies essential activities like working out and […]

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DOH reports 27 new cases of COVID-19, including Hawaii’s second death

HONOLULU (KHON) — The Department of Health reported 27 new cases of COVID-19: 24 on Oahu, 1 on Maui, and 2 pending. This brings the state total to 285. The DOH confirmed that one of the new cases has died. This is the second COVID-19 casualty in Hawaii, the first of which was reported on […]

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Bank of Hawaii waiving certain fees in light of COVID-19

HONOLULU (KHON2) — Bank of Hawaii has taken additional steps to help minimize the financial impact of the COVID‐19 pandemic for customers.  Through June 30, 2020, the bank will temporarily suspend the following:  · ATM surcharge fees for all ATM users. The bank is also waiving ATM fees for Bank of Hawaii debit cardholders who […]

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Afternoon clouds and showers expected for the islands

HONOLULU (KHON2) — Deep low pressure developing far northwest of the state will cause trade winds to veer out of the east-southeast today, leading to a somewhat unstable land and sea breeze regime that will produce spotty showers, some briefly heavy, over the islands this afternoon. Winds will turn more southerly on Friday and the […]

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