Schools Superintendent Pat Hamamoto told a special Senate committee Monday that Gov. Lingle could release enough federal stimulus funds to wipe out at least five of the seventeen furlough days for Hawaii ’s public schools. Full Story »
This is the "Quad Squad"...the Smock family quadruplets. "I sometime open the door in the morning they're all standing in their cribs waiting for me and I’m like oh my gosh they're mine, hahaha, they're mine,” said mother, Belinda Smock. Full Story »
The students at Hokulani School did not hesitate for this project, harvesting their first yield of vermicast. It's so precious that it's also known in some circles as gardener's gold. Full Story »
The victims of Thursday's massacre at Fort Hood , Texas remain in the hospital, including a Radford High School graduate, now army staff sergeant, who got caught in the line of fire. Full Story »
Because of Thanksgiving and Christmas school breaks and furlough Fridays, students could be going to school on only one Friday before the end of the calendar year. However, lawsuits seeking to halt Hawaii 's teacher furloughs face a pivotal federal court hearing this morning. Full Story »
Vandals left their mark inside the Aiea District Park Gym. Fire hoses pulled off the walls, graffiti, and water...lots of it. "Yeah, yeah I couldn't believe how much damage was done," said Jayson Kawamoto. Full Story »
The main artery between E ast H onolulu and W indward O ahu may soon be closed for roadwork , i nconveniencing thousands of drivers. Transportation officials say the retaining wall and slope along K alanianaole highway needs to be repaired and they hope drivers will understand and be patient. Full Story »
Webcast Headlines: Pupukea-Paumalu Land Development, Waianae Brushfire, Local Teachers React to Furloughs, Saint Damien Celebratory Mass on Kalaupapa. Full Story »
Next to Sunset Beach Elementary school sits an overgrown piece of land. The Pupukea-Paumalu property. 11-hundred acres the North Shore Community Land Trust helped to protect and transfer into State and City hands back in 2007. That same group is now advocating for residents to get involved again. Full Story »
An auto theft suspect shot by police on Tuesday has been charged and taken into custody after being released from the hospital. Full Story »
He gave it his all on national TV. But it wasn't enough for local boy Matthew Hashimoto to make it to the final round of Oprah's karaoke challenge. Matt was one of eight finalists competing for the title of America ’s best karaoke singer. Full Story »
Perhaps no two groups of people have been more affected by the events at Ft. Hood , Texas then military men and women and those of the Muslim faith. Full Story »
It appears this is the end of the Honolulu Symphony as we know it. Today the symphony announced it will file for bankruptcy. Officials say they cannot sustain a 64-piece orchestra and have proposed moving to a smaller core orchestra, putting costs more in line with revenues. Full Story »
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The full Board of Education didn't hesitate Thursday night, approving requests from 100 schools to lessen the impact of furlough Friday's on their students. Full Story »
News of Thursday's massacre at Ft. Hood , Texas , apparently at the hands of a U.S. Army psychiatrist, quickly spread to military bases throughout the country. Full Story »
KHON2 News has learned that the list of candidates for Honolulu police chief has been narrowed to six. Full Story »
Hawaii health officials are urging high-risk groups to get vaccinated for the H1N1 virus, especially women who are pregnant. Full Story »
Active seniors will find plenty to do and learn at the Senior Health Day Fair. One of the keynote speakers will be Lieutenant Governor James "Duke" Aiona. He wants to bring a message to our kupuna. Full Story »
Amid the furloughs and budget cuts, two Kalihi schools received some great news! They've been nationally recognized as blue ribbon schools. Principal Patricia Dang reflects on a stone path established in 1935 at Kapalama Elementary school as inspiration for getting the award. Full Story »
WASHINGTON (AP) — At least 12 people were killed and 30 wounded in a pair of shootings Thursday at the Fort Hood Army base in Texas, the Army says. A law enforcement official says one of the shooting suspects has been identified as Army Maj. Malik Nadal Hasan. Full Story »
UPDATE: Big Island police say a 15-year-old Meghan Olcott of Hilo is now safe at home after being reported missing on Sunday. Full Story »
An auto theft suspect accused of injuring two police officers in Waikele Tuesday remains hospitalized; his accomplices are being held at HPD’s main cellblock. Full Story »
Six years ago, the Kahaluu community rallied with a sobering campaign. Zero tolerance on drugs - especially Crystal Meth or "Ice". Flash forward to 2009 and the problem is back and worse than before. Full Story »
Laura Sheldon is a soon-to-be first time mom, model....and on Friday's she becomes an artist's muse. "It's definitely an odd job, I do get some looks for it." Full Story »
A morning moonset peeks through the autumn foliage near Bradfordton, Ill. AP Photo/Seth Perlman
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