How will federal cuts impact Hawaii's economy: UHERO

Published   Feb 28, 2025 06:28PM
UHERO forecasts tariffs, mass deportations, and spending cuts could result in the loss of more than 2,000 local jobs, placing Hawaii's economy at risk of recession. ... Read more

Group of jewelry scammers being kicked out of the country

HONOLULU (KHON2) -- They've been ripping people off for years by selling fake jewelry. Now a group of scammers is being kicked out of the country. Homeland Security Investigations is cracking down using their immigration authority to clean house. Cri ... Read more

Attempted murder investigation underway following Kapolei sh

Police are investigating an attempted murder after a shooting incident in the Kapolei area late Tuesday night. ... Read more

Meet the world's newest wealth class: 'Superbillionaire'

It’s a new category of the ultra-rich: the Superbillionaire. ... Read more

'Doing our small part,' state officials on Iwilei's traditional housing project

Published   Feb 28, 2025 03:22AM
Institute for Human Services Executive Director Connie Mitchell said the main goal was to create a safe and welcoming place where people can feel valued. ... Read more

Ala Moana shooting raises questions over Hawaiʻi's sensitiv

"Imagine if dozens of people at the beach park had a gun because we made it legal for them to have it there. Every fight, every argument would escalate into a gun fight." ... Read more

Man in serious condition after Ala Moana Beach Park shooting

HONOLULU (KHON2) -- A man is in serious condition after being shot at Ala Moana Beach Park shortly after 8 p.m. on Feb. 26. According to authorities, the man suffered one gunshot wound after an apparent altercation between the victim and two other me ... Read more

Advocates say recent arrest highlights need for tougher pena

HONOLULU (KHON2) -- A 22-year-old man was arrested and charged with animal cruelty after prosecutors say he was caught on video abusing a puppy. Animal advocates say his arrest highlights the need for tougher penalties in these cases. The puppy is no ... Read more