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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