Trip to Hawaii turns to tragedy for California family
Updated: 4 hours agoThirty-one year-old Kris Gungon apparently drowned while trying to rescue a woman who was in danger in the pool at the foot of Waimea Falls.
New performance system aims to help Hawaii’s struggling public schools
Updated: 37 mins agoSay goodbye to “No Child Left Behind.” Hawaii is now one of 37 states getting rid of those federal standards, and putting a new system in place.
Convicted freeway shooter could be eligible for parole
Updated: 5 hours agoHe was found guilty of murder, attempted murder and other felonies, but a jury could not decide if Toby Stangel deserves to spend the rest of his life in prison. On Monday, the jury was divided when it came to approving an extended sentence for Stangel.
Surfer’s camera goes for an 18-mile swim without him
Updated: 4 hours agoThe massive swell that slammed south shores over the past five days led to dozens of rescues. One Oahu surfer avoided being another statistic, but his board and GoPro camera were not as lucky. That’s what he thought until fate intervened.
No grace period: Many drivers unaware of new seat belt law
Updated: 4 hours agoIt’s been on the books for some time that if you’re in the front seat of a vehicle, you need to buckle up. The law now includes those in the back seat. Many drivers KHON2 spoke with had no idea of the new rules and that there’s no warning or grace period.
Could Hawaii get hit by a powerful tornado like the one in Oklahoma?
Updated: 9 mins agoMeteorologists say it’s not impossible, but very unlikely that we would get an EF4 or EF5. But, Hawaii has on the average, one tornado every year.
Big Island police investigating possible murder, suspect in custody
Updated: 1 min agoPolice on the Big Island are investigating a possible murder in Pahoa.
Action Line Consumer Alert: Military scheme
Updated: 5 hours agoHigh priced military loans, fake rental properties, phony jury duty summons and misleading car sales are just some of the tactics being used to get your personal information.
Affordable units could fill old Kanpai site
Updated: 1 hour agoHundreds of Hawaii’s working families could call the corner of Ward and Halekauwila home. The Howard Hughes Corp. wants to build a 400-foot-tower across Sports Authority.
New law requires back seat passengers to buckle up
Updated: 5 hours agoGov. Neil Abercrombie signed a new seat belt law requiring everyone in a vehicle, front and back, to buckle up. The law aims to save lives and reduce serious injuries from vehicle crashes in Hawaii.