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People stuck in elevators, traffic gridlock: Power outage triggers chaos in busy business district
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The Downtown Honolulu power failure Thursday struck the center of Hawaii commerce and government, shutting down federal and state offices, courts and the work of thousands of office employees. It also created massive traffic jams as people left those buildings for home. The power went out about...
Suit: State failed to conduct proper screening before placing child in same home where girl starved to death
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A new lawsuit accuses the state and Catholic Charities Hawaii of negligently placing another child in the same home where a little girl was allegedly tortured to death. Foster child advocates say he never should have been there. “The child suffered terrible, terrible abuse,” said licensed foster...
Taste of Kalihi Market returns with familiar favorites — and a new purpose
KALIHI (HawaiiNewsNow) - For more than a year, food vendors, artists, entertainers and small business owners have been part of a revival in Kalihi. The “Taste of Kalihi Market” is an effort from a Kalihi-born business owner who is passionate about her community. “I love everything about Kalihi....
State moves forward with plan to acquire HPU’s former Windward Oahu home
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A plan for the state to take over Hawaii Pacific University’s former campus in Kaneohe is moving forward. The 123-acre property has potential for housing in student dorms and as a temporary headquarters for the state Department of Health. If the deal goes through, it could...
Honolulu Fire Department promotes 84 employees, including new Battalion Chiefs
HONOLULU (KHON2) — The Honolulu Fire Department honored the promotion of 84 uniformed and civilian employees, including two new Battalion Chiefs, during a ceremony held at the Mission Memorial Auditorium. Among the attendees were Managing Director Michael D. Formby, members of the Honolulu Fire Commission, and families and friends...
Founders Day is underway at the Spalding Honolulu Club House
HONOLULU (KHON2) — Founders Day is underway at the Spalding Honolulu Club House and KHON2 News teams are diving into the action, rolling up their sleeves to transform the Media Room and beyond. The Spalding Honolulu Club House and the Boys & Girls Club of Honolulu were selected as...
Lawsuit Accuses State Of Negligence In Placing Boy In Household Where Geanna Bradley Died
A lawsuit filed Tuesday on behalf of a 5-year-old boy alleges the state failed to adequately screen and supervise the couple who fostered and then adopted him in a Wahiawa home where he suffered malnutrition and abuse and witnessed the violent death of another child. The couple, Thomas and Brandy...
State health director shares COVID-19 prevention measures at FestPAC
The state began offering free COVID-19 testing and face masks for FestPAC delegates Monday as the community positivity rate reached its highest point since August 2023. The culture and arts festival ends Sunday, and there have been concerns that the large gatherings could become superspreader events. The latest data from...
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