HONOLULU (KHON2) — An area of low pressure northwest of the state and a ridge of high pressure to the east will keep a light wind regime in place across the islands through early next week. Showers will favor areas near the coast at night and the interior of the islands during the afternoon and […]
Heavy showers in the forecast through next week, sunshine and downpours
HONOLULU (KHON2) — Winds will decrease and veer southeasterly tonight as deep low pressure intensifies far north-northwest of the state. Isolated showers will diminish early this evening as land breezes develop. High clouds will move up from the southwest and shower chances will increase over the western end of the island chain late tonight. Winds […]
Clothing business works to meet facemask demand
As Hawaii announces its second death to covid-19, Mayor Kirk Caldwell is asking residents, of Oahu to wear face masks to help curve the spread of the virus. Out in stores people may find fabric face masks and those are the ones the mayor is asking residents to wear and not surgical or N95 masks. […]
From https://www.khon2.com/coronavirus/clothing-business-works-to-meet-facemask-demand/
Meadow Gold gets new owner
HONOLULU (KHON2) — Meadow Gold is getting a new owner. Industrial Realty Group will buy the Hawaii operation from Dean Foods as the latter tries to get out of bankruptcy. According to Dean Foods, Industrial will be partnering with 8 Cow Dairies, a local company, to manage the Hilo and Honolulu facilities and continue operations.
From https://www.khon2.com/local-news/meadow-gold-gets-new-owner/
Hawaiʻi’s largest earthquake happened 152 years ago
HONOLULU (KHON2) Hawaiʻi island is made up of 5 volcanoes: Kīlauea, Hualālai, Kohala, Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa. Kīlauea may get most of our attention today, but 152 years ago, Mauna Loa was restless. On April 2, 1868, the largest earthquake in Hawaiʻi’s history hit the south side of Hawai’i island, rattling the entire island chain. […]
From https://www.khon2.com/aloha-authentic/hawai%CA%BBis-largest-earthquake-happened-152-years-ago/
Stimulus checks are coming early to people with direct deposit
HONOLULU (KHON2) — Those stimulus checks from the federal government are coming early to folks with direct deposit. The Treasury Secretary said many folks will get their money in two weeks, instead of three. But if the IRS does not have your direct deposit information on file, it could take much longer — possibly mid-August […]
From https://www.khon2.com/coronavirus/stimulus-checks-are-coming-early-to-people-with-direct-deposit/
Communication is key between homeowners and renters
HONOLULU (KHON2) — We continue to get questions about rent and mortgages, as the pandemic continues to put a financial strain on a lot of people. Rent was due for many on April 1st. But under the governor’s emergency proclamation, landlords cannot terminate a rental agreement during this time. And eviction orders have been postponed […]
From https://www.khon2.com/coronavirus/communication-is-key-between-homeowners-and-renters/
Fire department uses electrostatic to clean stations, fire trucks
HONOLULU (KHON2) — The Honolulu Fire Department is changing its cleaning methods after two firefighters at the Kalihi Uka fire station tested positive for the virus. “What we been doing is we have standard operating guidelines for disinfecting and de-sanitizing our stations,” said HFD Chief Manuel Neves. “We have been following that. But just recently, […]
From https://www.khon2.com/coronavirus/fire-department-uses-electrostatic-to-clean-stations-fire-trucks/
Employees with United Airlines cut masks, covers for Big Island health care workers
HONOLULU (KHON2) — Some local workers from United Airlines are making sure Big Island healthcare workers have masks. With fewer planes touching down, the team in Kona is using their time to cut fabric for masks and mask covers. The finished products are then sent to the Hamakua Health Center and the North Hawaii Community […]
Oregon man celebrates 104th birthday and his recovery from COVID-19
HONOLULU (KHON2) — With all the bad news going around, it can sometimes be hard to see the bright side of things. But a man in Oregon proves there are still things to celebrate. William Lapschies is celebrating two things: his 104th birthday and the fact that he recovered from COVID-19. This military veteran tested […]
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