Hotel occupancy falls to 1998 levels More Doctors Leaving Hawaii Wild Session Closes Bad Week on Wall Street Retailers Competing For Holiday Dollars Safe Routes to School Program Action Line Consumer Alert: Recalled Items for Oct 6-10

KHON Local News

First Video; Family Attacked by Intruder In Kapiolani Apartment, One is Dead

The incident occurred in a low-rise apartment building at 2222 Kapiolani Blvd. between Hoawa and Paani streets in lower McCully about 4:10 a.m. The man and the woman appeared to have multiple stab wounds.... Read more »

Hotel occupancy falls to 1998 levels

The state's number one industry continues to take a hit. According to a report released today, hotels across the state are on the average only three-quarters full. Many... Read more »

More Doctors Leaving Hawaii

Hawaii's shortage of specialty doctors is growing, especially affecting the neighbor islands. Three Big Island orthopedic surgeons are joining the long list... Read more »

Retailers Competing For Holiday Dollars

Sluggish economy spurs competition ahead of shopping season Read more »

BOE Agrees to $46.5 Million in Cuts

In what could be the largest cut in history facing the Department of Education, more than 200 jobs and dozens of educational services could be eliminated. The Board of Education agreed to a budget... Read more »

Safe Routes to School Program

There's a movement to get more children to walk or bike to school. And if everyone jumps on board, kids... Read more »

Education Budget Cuts In BOE Hands

The nation’s economic woes continue to worsen, and Hawaii is not exempt from the economic downturn. For the seventh straight day, stocks on Wall Street fell sharply...this time more than 600 points... Read more »

HTA Names Interim Leader

Lloyd Unebasami takes over for former CEO Rex Johnson Read more »

Asset Guardianship...A Revocable Living Trust

Many people may think if they have a will, their family obligations are complete. Financial experts... Read more »

Action Line Consumer Alert: Recalled Items for Oct 6-10

Flavored drinks to outdoor gliders are on this week's list of recalled items. Blue Cat flavor drinks by Tristar are being recalled from asian grocery stores nationwide. Officials warn... Read more »

Suspect in Terroistic Threats Faces Serious Charges

A terror suspect whose threats against airlines included Hawaii faces serious charges... Read more »

Hasbro Toy Recall

More than 300,000 units of a popular toy have been recalled. Hasbro is recalling its "Nerf-N-Strike Recon Blasters" toy. Officials say a child's skin can get caught in the plunger... Read more »

Scam Artists May Exploit Financial Crisis

The government says scam artists are taking advantage of the current financial situation. The federal trade commission says email scams asking for personal information may increase amid... Read more »

The Hawaii International Film Festival

It's that time of year again - The Hawaii International Film Festival. It kicks... Read more »

Push for Votes on Election Rail Question

It's less than a month until the General Election. Besides the choice for President or even Mayor - Honolulu voters have a choice that will shape the island's future. The choice is whether they... Read more »

Live Debate Monday on Constitutional Convention

On November 4, Hawaii voters will make a decision on the need for a Constitutional Convention to... Read more »

Rail Debate on KHON2

Join KHON2 for a live debate on Honolulu's rail transit. Gina Mangieri will be moderating the event--looking at both sides of the issue. The hour-long special is scheduled for Thursday... Read more »

Rail Transit Meetings

Mayor Mufi Hannemann is supporting a steel on steel rail system, and plans a series of community meeting on the transit issue before the election. The meetings will begin next week Tuesday,... Read more »

A Night at Honolulu Zoo

The Honolulu zoo is one of the most popular attractions on Oahu. And there's a growing number of visitors who prefer to... Read more »

A Great Hole in the Wall

The menu of this local-style eatery is already impressive on their own. The garlic chicken gives Mitsu-ken a run for its money, with clean cuts of chicken morsels coated in a well developed batter,... Read more »