HONOLULU (KHON2) -- Seven cabins in Kōkeʻe and Waimea Canyon State Parks have new, ecstatic lease-holders after being auctioned off on Thursday. Get Hawaii's latest morning news delivered to your inbox, sign up for News 2 You A total of 130 Kaua‘i residents attended the auction, some waiting more than an hour to get inside the venue ..read more

(NEXSTAR) – If you beat the tax filing deadline and managed to get a refund as well, you may be wondering what to do with the sudden influx of cash. The average refund in 2024 was $3,011, according to the IRS, up from $2,878 the year before – but should that money go to paying down debt, investing or maybe a summer vacation? While everyone's financial situation is different, experts have a few tips to consider after receiving a tax refund. What to do first? With inflation driving up the cost of basic necessities and the boon of stimulus checks an increasingly distant memory, many Americans may ..read more

(NEXSTAR) – If you find yourself feeling a bit snacky on Saturday (for whatever reason; we’re not here to judge), you might be totally stoked to learn that plenty of fast-food chains are offering discounted food on 4/20. Need the details? Grab your Visine and take a look at the offers below. From burger bundles to complimentary cookies, there's something to satisfy any ravenous cravings that arise throughout the day. (For whatever reason, of course.) Fatburger Fatburger customers can get an Original Fatburger for just $4.20 from participating locations on April 20. But the deal isn’t available ..read more

(The Hill) – The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is issuing new rules and guidelines to combat reports of fatigue among air traffic controllers. To lower the risk of exhaustion and burnout, the controllers will be mandated to take 12 hours off before midnight shifts and 10 hours off between shifts in general, FAA Administrator Michael Whitaker said in a statement released on Friday.  The requirements will be effective in 90 days.  ..read more

HONOLULU (KHON2) -- This month is tsunami awareness month. It is so very important to be aware of the potential of a tsunami and be ready at all times, because there is no season for tsunamis. They can happen at any time. HIEMA Administrator James Barros has a new pilot program to get representatives from schools, teach them about tsunamis and have them spread the word. Carlos Chirivi is one of the several St. Louis School Tsunami Ambassador from the eight grade. He spoke to us alongside Administrator Barros on Friday morning on Wake Up 2Day. Question: Administrator Barros: Tell me about the a ..read more

HONOLULU (KHON2) -- Get ready for the "Raider rodeo," this year's annual ʻIolani Fair. Get Hawaii's latest morning news delivered to your inbox, sign up for News 2 You Wake Up 2Dayʻs Chris Latronic met up with some of the busy and excited ʻIolani Fair crew who have been working tirelessly in the past months to make this festive weekend come to life. ʻIolani student volunteers Baily Ah Cook, Ainsley Lee, Brenden Bell, Mimi Katada, Ryker Yamamoto and Liliko Ueda explained that there's something for everyone -- midway games, rides, a general store, a silent auction, keiki activities, including ..read more

Miss Hawaii USA 2023 bids farewell to her year of reign.  Get Hawaii's latest morning news delivered to your inbox, sign up for News 2 You Miss Hawaii USA 2023, Savannah Gankiewicz, took time to reflect on her last year. "Some of my favorite memories were really going into this year and knowing I can make an impact. I knew I wanted to not only inspire but also be an impactful leader for this year. I did just that and also the connections I made at Miss Hawaii USA and Miss USA. I made friends with so many of the girls."  Check out more news from around Hawaii, Oahu, Kauai and Maui ..read more

NEW YORK — A person has self-immolated outside the Manhattan courthouse where former President Trump’s first criminal trial is ongoing, police confirmed to The Hill. The incident, which occurred in a park outside the courthouse where protests of Trump’s trial have taken place this week, drew a heavy emergency response. Ambulances lined the block where the person set themself on fire. (Zach Schonfeld) Videos of the situation posted on the social media platform X showed at least one person attempting to pat down the fire with a suit jacket, before another individual with a fire extinguisher put ..read more

HONOLULU (KHON2) -- Are you ready to give back and make a change? Gay4Good is a non-profit volunteer organization that offers back up help for other non-profits what need volunteers. Get Hawaii's latest morning news delivered to your inbox, sign up for News 2 You The organization works to provide much needed volunteer support in such a way that it allows the supported non-profit to focus on their events while G4G organizers its legion of volunteers. In Honolulu, G4G is pretty new. The chapter here is an affiliate of the larger non-profit that began in California. KHON2.com was able to catch ..read more

HONOLULU (KHON2) -- Friday, April 19 is National Hangout Day. So, we are going to focus on a staple in Honolulu, live music. If you talk to any of Honolulu's old-time locals, they talk about the days when live music could be heard everywhere. From what we have heard, it was mostly all free with numerous musicians being celebrated on a near daily basis. Get Hawaii's latest morning news delivered to your inbox, sign up for News 2 You There are some places who have kept this tradition alive. Places like Hula's Bar & Lei Stand features live music every night of the week that is free to patro ..read more