Posted: Apr 26, 2020 / 06:24 PM HSTUpdated: Apr 27, 2020 / 02:55 PM HSTHawaii’s number of Coronavirus cases rose by just two on Sunday. There was one new case each on Oahu and Hawaii Island, and both cases are under the age of 18. The low increase comes on the heels of Governor Ige’s extension of the Stay-at-Home order. But now the counties will need the Governor’s or the Director of Hawaii Emergency Management Agency’s review and approval to implement new rules. We reached out to the mayors and have their reaction.On Saturday, Governor David Ige said his latest supplemental proclamation...…Posted: Apr 26, 2020 / 06:24 PM HSTUpdated: Apr 27, 2020 / 02:55 PM HSTHawaii’s number of Coronavirus cases rose by just two on Sunday. There was one new case each on Oahu and Hawaii Island, and both cases are under the age of 18. The low increase comes on the heels of Governor Ige’s extension of the Stay-at-Home order. But now the counties will need the Governor’s or the Director of Hawaii Emergency Management Agency’s review and approval to implement new rules. We reached out to the mayors and have their reaction.On Saturday, Governor David Ige said his latest supplemental proclamation...WW…

HONOLULU (KHON2) — Book lovers rejoice! The Hawaii State Public Library System (HSPLS) announced that all public libraries will reopen on Friday, Sept. 25 for take out services.[Hawaii’s Breaking News–Download the FREE KHON2 app for or ]Starting Friday, library goers will be able to take advantage of library take out services which include picking up books and materials, assistance with library card accounts, payment of fines and fees as well as walk up information assistance.Additionally, patrons who signed up for a new library card online will also be...…HONOLULU (KHON2) — Book lovers rejoice! The Hawaii State Public Library System (HSPLS) announced that all public libraries will reopen on Friday, Sept. 25 for take out services.[Hawaii’s Breaking News–Download the FREE KHON2 app for or ]Starting Friday, library goers will be able to take advantage of library take out services which include picking up books and materials, assistance with library card accounts, payment of fines and fees as well as walk up information assistance.Additionally, patrons who signed up for a new library card online will also be...WW…

Posted: Sep 24, 2020 / 05:33 PM HSTUpdated: Sep 24, 2020 / 07:20 PM HSTHONOLULU (KHON2) — Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation (HART) officials revealed another bump in the road that may delay the rail project for another four years.Get news on the go with , KHON’s morning podcast, every morning at 8During the Board of Directors’ meeting on Sept. 24, HART officials said they came across utility and unanticipated clearance issues along Dillingham Boulevard. They said a redesign will be needed.This means that there will be schedule delays and an increase in cost, which they are still...…Posted: Sep 24, 2020 / 05:33 PM HSTUpdated: Sep 24, 2020 / 07:20 PM HSTHONOLULU (KHON2) — Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation (HART) officials revealed another bump in the road that may delay the rail project for another four years.Get news on the go with , KHON’s morning podcast, every morning at 8During the Board of Directors’ meeting on Sept. 24, HART officials said they came across utility and unanticipated clearance issues along Dillingham Boulevard. They said a redesign will be needed.This means that there will be schedule delays and an increase in cost, which they are still...WW…

HILO, Hawaii (KHON2) — Multiple people have tested positive for COVID-19 at the Target store in Hilo, which is located on Makaala Street.[Hawaii’s Breaking News–Download the FREE KHON2 app for or ]Company officials did not confirm how many had tested positive, but did say that the store “has experienced multiple team member positive cases of the coronavirus.”Target said that these team members went in quarantine and that they will be paid while they’re on leave.Company officials said that the store was deeply cleaned and sanitized.Here’s the full statement that Target provided to...…HILO, Hawaii (KHON2) — Multiple people have tested positive for COVID-19 at the Target store in Hilo, which is located on Makaala Street.[Hawaii’s Breaking News–Download the FREE KHON2 app for or ]Company officials did not confirm how many had tested positive, but did say that the store “has experienced multiple team member positive cases of the coronavirus.”Target said that these team members went in quarantine and that they will be paid while they’re on leave.Company officials said that the store was deeply cleaned and sanitized.Here’s the full statement that Target provided to...WW…

Posted: Jun 16, 2020 / 05:55 PM HSTUpdated: Jun 16, 2020 / 08:40 PM HSTHONOLULU (KHON2) — This Friday marks another round of re-openings on Oahu.Movie theaters, arcades, and gyms will be allowed to welcome in customers again.That includes Dave & Busters in Ward Village.The company says on top of increased cleaning.It’s also offering customers gloves to play its games.THE LATEST ON KHON2Thanks for signing up!Watch for us in your inbox.Subscribe Now✕× Close Ad…Posted: Jun 16, 2020 / 05:55 PM HSTUpdated: Jun 16, 2020 / 08:40 PM HSTHONOLULU (KHON2) — This Friday marks another round of re-openings on Oahu.Movie theaters, arcades, and gyms will be allowed to welcome in customers again.That includes Dave & Busters in Ward Village.The company says on top of increased cleaning.It’s also offering customers gloves to play its games.THE LATEST ON KHON2Thanks for signing up!Watch for us in your inbox.Subscribe Now✕× Close AdWW…

Posted: Jun 16, 2020 / 03:47 PM HSTUpdated: Jun 16, 2020 / 08:40 PM HSTHONOLULU (KHON2) — The Department of Public Safety is moving forward with relocating and replacing OCCC.The new facility will be built at the existing animal quarantine station site.DPS says the area was chosen based on its location away from residential and commercial neighborhoods.It will also be built to address the jail’s current overcrowding issue.In February, there were more than 1,100 inmates in a facility designed to house 954.But in March, the population was reduced to 953 due to a court-ordered program to...…Posted: Jun 16, 2020 / 03:47 PM HSTUpdated: Jun 16, 2020 / 08:40 PM HSTHONOLULU (KHON2) — The Department of Public Safety is moving forward with relocating and replacing OCCC.The new facility will be built at the existing animal quarantine station site.DPS says the area was chosen based on its location away from residential and commercial neighborhoods.It will also be built to address the jail’s current overcrowding issue.In February, there were more than 1,100 inmates in a facility designed to house 954.But in March, the population was reduced to 953 due to a court-ordered program to...WW…

Posted: Jun 17, 2020 / 04:08 PM HSTUpdated: Jun 17, 2020 / 07:15 PM HSTHONOLULU (KHON2) — An Oahu man is the second returning resident to be arrested for violating the state’s mandatory 14-day quarantine order.The Attorney General’s Office says that 43-year-old Christopher M. Jergovic was arrested outside of his Kailua residence on Monday morning, June 15. Witnesses reported that they saw the man outside after he returned from working in Nigeria on June 6.Witnesses told investigators that they saw him driving away from his residence three times. On another occasion, they saw him outside...…Posted: Jun 17, 2020 / 04:08 PM HSTUpdated: Jun 17, 2020 / 07:15 PM HSTHONOLULU (KHON2) — An Oahu man is the second returning resident to be arrested for violating the state’s mandatory 14-day quarantine order.The Attorney General’s Office says that 43-year-old Christopher M. Jergovic was arrested outside of his Kailua residence on Monday morning, June 15. Witnesses reported that they saw the man outside after he returned from working in Nigeria on June 6.Witnesses told investigators that they saw him driving away from his residence three times. On another occasion, they saw him outside...WW…

Posted: Jun 17, 2020 / 05:58 PM HSTUpdated: Jun 18, 2020 / 11:18 AM HSTIt will likely be some time next year when people can first ride the rail in Honolulu, but meanwhile you can play a video game you helped pay for.The Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation tells Always Investigating that making a video game is well within their obligation for youth outreach. After playing the game, many are left scratching their heads about its purpose.Something unusual caught KHON2’s attention when browsing through recent uploads on the rail authority’s document filing website: a “running game” in...…Posted: Jun 17, 2020 / 05:58 PM HSTUpdated: Jun 18, 2020 / 11:18 AM HSTIt will likely be some time next year when people can first ride the rail in Honolulu, but meanwhile you can play a video game you helped pay for.The Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation tells Always Investigating that making a video game is well within their obligation for youth outreach. After playing the game, many are left scratching their heads about its purpose.Something unusual caught KHON2’s attention when browsing through recent uploads on the rail authority’s document filing website: a “running game” in...WW…

HONOLULU (KHON2) — The Department of Health (DOH) released updated information regarding COVID-19 vaccine distribution in the State of Hawaii on Thursday, Dec. 24, stating that over 9,000 vaccines have been administered statewide as of Christmas Eve.Download the free KHON2 app for or to stay informed on the latest newsDOH officials say, 33,450 doses of the vaccine have been delivered as of Thursday, Dec. 24. Here is a breakdown of the latest figures:The DOH ordered 11,700 doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine and 10,900 doses of the Moderna vaccine on Thursday, Dec. 24, with delivery...…HONOLULU (KHON2) — The Department of Health (DOH) released updated information regarding COVID-19 vaccine distribution in the State of Hawaii on Thursday, Dec. 24, stating that over 9,000 vaccines have been administered statewide as of Christmas Eve.Download the free KHON2 app for or to stay informed on the latest newsDOH officials say, 33,450 doses of the vaccine have been delivered as of Thursday, Dec. 24. Here is a breakdown of the latest figures:The DOH ordered 11,700 doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine and 10,900 doses of the Moderna vaccine on Thursday, Dec. 24, with delivery...WW…

Posted: May 5, 2020 / 05:33 PM HSTUpdated: May 6, 2020 / 11:52 AM HSTHONOLULU(KHON2)–Former Meadow Gold employees said money the company promised to pay them was deposited in their accounts, then taken back without notice.Meadow Gold and its parent corporation Dean Foods, gave its workers just two weeks notice before it closed its Honolulu facility, but the company promised to compensate them.A former employee, who asked only to be identified as William, said he was shocked when he checked his bank account just days after the money was deposited, and it was gone.William said he and many of...…Posted: May 5, 2020 / 05:33 PM HSTUpdated: May 6, 2020 / 11:52 AM HSTHONOLULU(KHON2)–Former Meadow Gold employees said money the company promised to pay them was deposited in their accounts, then taken back without notice.Meadow Gold and its parent corporation Dean Foods, gave its workers just two weeks notice before it closed its Honolulu facility, but the company promised to compensate them.A former employee, who asked only to be identified as William, said he was shocked when he checked his bank account just days after the money was deposited, and it was gone.William said he and many of...WW…