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7 hours ago
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Hazy skies in forecast as makani shifts E/SE
HONOLULU (KHON2) – Moderate to breezy trades will veer east-southeast tonight through Monday as a strengthening high well to our northeast interacts with a broad trough approaching from the northwest. This slightly veered wind direction will disrupt the trade wind flow across the smaller islands and allow for the development of land and sea breezes across leeward areas. An upper-level trough approaching from the northwest will lower 500 mb heights and temperatures, introducing some instability over the western half of the state Sunday through early next week. The instability associated with this feature and an influx of low level moisture may help to enhance windward showers overnight and sea breeze-induced clouds and showers over leeward areas during the afternoons, particularly over the western half of the state. This east-southeasterly flow may also transport vog to a majority of the island chain through early next week. Small Craft Advisory until 6 AM HST Monday for Maui County Windward Waters, Pailolo Channel, Alenuihaha Channel, Big Island Windward Waters, Big Island Leeward Waters. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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a day ago
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News stations across country to honor Maui Week
HONOLULU (KHON2) — This upcoming week is 'Maui Week,' which KHON2 and Nexstar television partners across the country are celebrating to showcase the beauty of they Valley Isle. '[Maui Week] represents an opportunity for us to share our culture, to share the beautiful ʻāina, but to let people see us in all of our glory,' Gov. Josh Green said. Kaiser purchases Maui News building, newspaper to move out A total of 15 stations across the country are participating in highlighting the island, supported by Maui hotels and Hawaiian Airlines. Maui has plenty of aloha spirit to go around, with lots of lively culture and food, but the true centerpiece of the island is the people who work to preserve the island and its identity.'This collaboration is a chance to share what makes Maui truly unique—through the warmth of our people and the richness of our culture,' said Maui County Mayor Richard Bissen in an interview with Living808. Maui Week will feature cultural showcases such as hula, a sacred performance art, and a passion of Maui County First Lady Kaʻihi Bissen. 'Hula is more than movement—it's a living story passed down through generations,' she said. 'It's powerful to see our hotels celebrating and sharing that story with authenticity.' Download the free KHON2 app for iOS or Android to stay informed on the latest news With Maui Week comes plenty of stories from visitors and locals alike, with Green saying that he hopes these stories bring a sense of peace to the Maui community who has already lost so much. 'I hope they receive that peace. I really do. I worry about what's going on in the world, I worry about what people are experiencing in very difficult places, and to have this sense of peace,' the governor said. To catch the exhibitions of aloha, watch the Maui Week stories next week on Living808, which airs at 9 a.m. on KHON2, 3 p.m. on Hawaiʻi's CW and 8 p.m. on KHII. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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2 days ago
- General
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Maui Police hosting gun buyback event June 14 in Kahului
HONOLULU (KHON2) — The Maui Police Department is teaming up with state and local partners for a gun buyback event aimed at getting unwanted firearms off the streets, no questions asked. Zippy's rolls out upgraded digital ordering experience, aims to bring locals home The event will be held on Saturday, June 14, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Maui County Service Center, located at 110 Alaihi Street in Kahului. The initiative offers a safe and anonymous way for residents to turn in firearms without having to show ID or explain where the weapons came from. Participants can stay in their vehicles throughout the process. Firearms must be unloaded and secured in a box or container in the trunk, where law enforcement officers will collect department is offering $100 gift cards for each handgun, rifle, shotgun, bump stock, or Glock switch turned in. More dangerous firearms including automatic weapons, semi-automatic assault-style rifles, and ghost guns will earn a $200 gift card. However, there's a cap of three gift cards per person, regardless of how many firearms are surrendered. There are a few ground rules: Ammunition will not be accepted. Licensed gun dealers and current or former law enforcement officers aren't eligible to participate. Officers at the scene have discretion to reject firearms or withhold gift cards. Free gun locks will also be handed out while supplies last. Download the free KHON2 app for iOS or Android to stay informed on the latest news For more information, contact the Maui Police Department's Wailuku Community Policing Unit at 808-270-6597. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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2 days ago
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Helping Hands Hawaii looking for your kokua
HONOLULU (KHON2) –Helping Hands Hawaii is about to kick off their Ready to Learn program. Hawaiʻi Foodbank giving keiki free meals this summer Their annual back-to-school initiative that assists students from across the state get the basic school supplies they need. Download the free KHON2 app for iOS or Android to stay informed on the latest news Families in need can visit their website or register their children for Ready to Learn. How can you help? Starting on June 1 through July 31st, you can donate school supplies or contribute online. Supplies and donations can also be dropped off at their office at 2100 N. Nimitz Highway weekdays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and the 3rd Saturday of the month from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Be sure write 'Ready to Learn' on your more information find it at Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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2 days ago
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Maui's biggest celebration kicks off this weekend. What you need to know
WAILUKU, Hawaii (KHON2) — Aloha Maui Pride kicks off June 1 with a full lineup of celebrations for World Pride Month. The Opening Ceremony on June 1 and the special events through the next couple of weeks lead up to its biggest event, the Maui Pride Festival, on June 14 in Wailuku. The two-week celebration is expected to draw thousands from across Hawaiʻi and beyond. 'We've been working on this festival since last year's festival ended,' said Sheri Snyder, spokesperson for Aloha Maui Pride. 'Last year, our attendance doubled from the year before. So, if we double this year, it's going to be a little crazy down Market Street. But it'll be fun.' The events are coordinated by Aloha Maui Pride and the Maui AIDS Foundation. 'We do a lot of Pride Month celebrations,' Snyder said. 'The pride festival on the 14th, we do in partnership with Maui AIDS Foundation. So, we're 50/50 partners with them for festival day.' was able to catch up with Commissioner Joe Tolbe who represents Maui on the Hawai'i State Commission on LGBTQ+ Affairs. 'I'm Proud and Honored to represent Maui! I've watched the AMP committee pull together to make this year's events bigger and better than last year,' said commissioner Tolbe. 'They each have grown and added their own ideas and creative talents to this year events ' Visitors and residents are invited to take part in a series of gatherings that celebrate visibility, diversity and communit, from a family night to a beach barbecue and a sunset cruise. 'We're celebrating unity, or lōkahi,' Snyder said. 'A big portion of the people that attended the festival last year were not only the LGBTQ+ community, but the community of Maui.' Here's what to know and how to prepare. The official opening blessing will take place Sunday, June 1 during the PRIDE Brunch at Nalu's in Kihei from 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. The blessing begins at 9:15 a.m. The Pride flag will be raised at the Kalana O Maui County Building on Wednesday, June 4 at 10 a.m. This will be followed by a no-host lunch at 808 Old Town Deli & Bistro. Youth and Family Night returns Friday, June 6 at Kalama Park Pavilion in Kihei from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. 'We do a party for the kids over at Kalama Park and the pavilion there,' Snyder said. 'We have a bouncy house, and we have face painters. And we have games and crafts and all kinds of things. And we get pizza from Pizza Madness; so, they have something to eat while they're playing.' On Saturday, June 7, Aloha Maui Pride hosts a sunset cruise with the Pacific Whale Foundation that departs from Māʻalaea Harbor at 5 p.m. 'We take about 100 of our best friends out on a boat and put on some dance music and have some food,' Snyder said. 'It's a really great little party before the festival.' Sunday's beach BBQ will be held June 8 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Kamaole III Beach Park in Kihei. The event offers a casual gathering to rest, reflect and recharge. On Friday, June 13, local music legends Amy Hānaialiʻi Gilliom and Eric Gilliom take the stage at Nalu's in Kihei from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. The sibling duo brings soulful mele and cultural pride to an evening of kanikapila. The Pride Festival on Saturday, June 14 runs from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Market Street in Wailuku, with a closing blessing to end the evening. Festivalgoers can expect live entertainment, drag performances, a fashion show, vendors, food trucks and a new jumbo screen. 'We have all kinds of entertainment,' Snyder said. 'There's a hula group coming and just all kinds of things, and we're going to have an LCD screen at the opposite end of the street.' Snyder said the screen allows people to see the stage even while browsing vendors or grabbing food. 'We're trying to take care of our attendees a little better so that they don't miss anything while they're shopping or eating,' Snyder added. Pride isn't complete without amazing entertainment. Here's what Aloha Maui Pride as planned. 3 p.m. will feature Dance music from Sound man Justin. 3:30 p.m. will be the Blessing. 3:40 p.m. to 4:25 p.m. is the opening act. 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. will feature Hula Hālau Kauluokalā led by Kumu Hula Uluwehi Guerro. 5:35 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. you can watch a performance by JRoq & Melani. 6:35 p.m. to 6:55 p.m. features performances from ManCandy Productions. 7:15 p.m. to 8 p.m. will be the Full Flava Band. The celebration continues Saturday night at Da Playground at the Māʻalaea Harbor Shops from 8 p.m. to midnight. 'Come out to thank each member of the AMP committee by showing up and spreading the word,' said commissioner Tolbe. 'It can and will be a success when we ALL come together to show our pride on our island of MAUI!' Maui Pride is more than a celebration. 'We're celebrating unity,' Snyder said. 'We're celebrating community.' To learn more about schedules, events, venues and entertainment, click . You can also follow them on . Get news on the go with KHON 2GO, KHON's morning podcast, every morning at 8 From blessings to beach days, Aloha Maui Pride said they are focusing on this as a time to uplift each other and honor the island's spirit of inclusion. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
