HONOLULU (KHON2) -- According to the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park social media, the Big Island is seeing a sharp increase in earthquakes below the Upper East Rift Zone and Kīlauea summit. Download the free KHON2 app for iOS or Android to stay informed on the latest news Officials confirmed that Kīlauea is not erupting, but due to the strong seismic activity, some temporary closures were put in place. Reports said Hilina Pali Rd. will be closed from Chain Craters Rd. A temporary overnight closure of the coastal backcountry including Nāpau and Pepeiao Cabin will also be implemented ..read more

HONOLULU (KHON2) -- The Oahu community and visitors spent their Sunday at the "I Love Kailua" Town Party in Windward. Check out what's going on around the nation on our National News page Kailua's biggest party called for officials to close roads and sidewalk areas. On Sunday, traffic was diverted from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. from Hahani St. to Kuulei Rd. to allow for party-goers to wander about the streets safely ..read more

HONOLULU (KHON2) -- The Maui Humane Society and Lanai Cat Sanctuary have sent 50 cats to the mainland as a recent attempt to alleviate capacity challenges, especially after rescuing over 800 animals from the Lahaina burn zone. Get Hawaii's latest morning news delivered to your inbox, sign up for News 2 You Reports said the cats flown to the mainland were either "surrendered by their former owners, have not been reclaimed, or have no signs of ownership ..read more

The University of Hawaii baseball team completed a series sweep over UC San Diego with a 15-10 victory over the Tritons on Sunday. The Rainbow Warriors exit the weekend 25-15 overall and back to .500 in Big West Conference play at 9-9. All the latest sports news from Hawaii's sports station Hawaii racked up 15 hits as a team on Sunday, bringing its weekend total to 40. Eight players got at least one hit for the 'Bows, while multiple players had at least two. Jake Tsukada, Kyson Donahue and Sean Rimmer each had two hits. Tsukada drove in four runs, while Donahue and Rimmer each hit home runs ..read more

HONOLULU (KHON2) -- A University of Hawaii Maui College student will walk across the stage in May earning two associate of applied arts degrees, one in culinary arts and another in baking and pastry. Get Hawaii's latest morning news delivered to your inbox, sign up for News 2 You Not only did Ryan Chang make an impact in the kitchen as a student assistant, but he also played a pivotal role in preparing thousands of meals for those affected by the Maui wildfires in August ..read more

Former Kapolei quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa has been invited to rookie camp with the Seattle Seahawks, per a report from NFL Network's Mike Garafolo. Tagovailoa, the younger brother of Tua, recently went unselected in the NFL Draft over the weekend, set the Big Ten Conference's passing yards record at Maryland during his college career. All the latest sports news from Hawaii's sports station On Saturday, the Seahawks also signed former Saint Louis, Hawaii and San Jose State quarterback Chevan Cordeiro to an undrafted free agent contract ..read more

HONOLULU (KHON2) -- Honolulu Police, Honolulu Fire, and Emergency Medical Services responded to an early morning structure fire on Sunday in Aiea. Download the free KHON2 app for iOS or Android to stay informed on the latest news Fire officials received the call around 2:18 a.m. before sending nine units with over 30 personnel to battle flames at the abandoned, two-story residential building near Center Drive and Tarawa Drive ..read more

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA/NEXSTAR) — Have a few $1 bills lying around? Before you spend them, you may want to check if they're worth even more than a buck. Earlier this week, Wealthy Nickel, a finance blog, reminded currency collectors of an error the Bureau of Engraving and Printing made in the last decade. As you likely know, every paper note the U.S. prints — from the lowly $1 bill to the $100 bill — is printed with a serial number. Like your Social Security number, there shouldn't be any duplicates. But, according to reports from Numismatic News and paper money grading service PMG, the ..read more

(NEXSTAR) – “Forever chemicals” can be found in everyday items, from non-stick cookware to waterproof mascara to tap water. But concern has grown in recent years over their prevalence in the environment, as well as their potential health effects. These synthetic chemicals, also known as PFAS (or perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances), have been used to make consumer products since about the 1950s. Companies like 3M, DuPont, Chemours and others manufactured PFAS because they were incredibly useful. They helped eggs slide across non-stick frying pans, ensured that firefighting foam suffo ..read more

(NEXSTAR) — With the prices of so many goods already painfully high, you’re likely not enticed by the idea of paying even more (especially unexpectedly). And on the heels of Walmart agreeing to a $45 million settlement after being accused of overcharging on groceries, it can be hard not to wonder if you, too, may have fallen victim at the checkout. In October 2022, a lawsuit was filed against Walmart, accusing the retailer of “falsely inflating” the weights of certain sold-by-weight groceries at the register, negating any sale pricing customers may have believed they were getting. Walmart has ..read more