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Local businesses are turning to seasonal hires to handle the demand as the holiday season ramps up in Hawaii.

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December 9, 2025 at 7:04 AM
One of Hawaiʻi’s biggest commercial landowners, Alexander & Baldwin, is being bought for $2.3 billion and will soon stop trading on the stock market.

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December 9, 2025 at 4:06 AM
A 40-year-old man was charged with assault after Honolulu police say he punched a Department of Education employee after an altercation at a basketball game.

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December 9, 2025 at 4:00 AM
Hawaiʻi has hit a tragic milestone. With a deadly crash in Kalihi on Monday, Dec. 8, Oʻahu has now recorded 78 traffic fatalities in 2025 — part of 122 deaths statewide.

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December 9, 2025 at 3:24 AM
After years of discussion, construction is finally underway to improve the second floor of the Waianae Police Station.

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December 9, 2025 at 2:53 AM
Here's how a new AI software tool helps the city's permitting process:

https://www.khon2.com/local-news/city-using-ai-to-enhance-permitting-completion-process-for-applicants/
December 9, 2025 at 2:40 AM
Bowl games are underway, the first round of CFP for Hawaii-born players.

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December 9, 2025 at 2:29 AM
#BREAKING | A 68-year-old paraglider is dead after crashing into a mountain near Waimanalo, according to Honolulu Emergency Medical Services.

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December 9, 2025 at 2:16 AM
Honolulu first responders are working to treat a paraglider who was found stuck in a mountain near Waimanalo.

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December 9, 2025 at 1:42 AM
A string of dangerous traffic accidents has first responders urging drivers to "Drive with Aloha!" -- especially as we enter peak holiday season.

https://www.khon2.com/traffic/weekend-of-accidents-followed-by-traffic-fatality-78-on-o%ca%bbahu/ 
December 9, 2025 at 12:51 AM
The family of a fallen Waipahu officer got their mortgage paid off by a nonprofit: https://www.khon2.com/local-news/nonprofit-pays-off-mortgage-for-family-of-fallen-hpd-officer/ 
December 9, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Here are 10 Christmas ideas that an easy way to encourage family bonding experiences during the holidays: https://www.khon2.com/local-news/10-christmas-ideas-to-encourage-family-bonding-experiences/ 
December 8, 2025 at 11:21 PM
La Tour Cafe at Ward Village has something for everyone if you need a quick bite to eat.

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December 8, 2025 at 10:51 PM
One of the many fun aspects of the holidays is the festive lights. How can you save on your energy bills while still enjoying the decorations? https://www.khon2.com/wake-up-2day/energy-saving-tips-for-hawaii-holiday-season/ 
December 8, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Want to know what the crime statistics look like in your community? The state has a new dashboard for that: https://www.khon2.com/local-news/state-launches-new-way-you-can-view-crime-statistics/ 
December 8, 2025 at 9:53 PM
December 8, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Paramount is launching a hostile bid to take over Warner Bros. as Netflix announced deal: https://www.khon2.com/news/national/paramount-launches-hostile-bid-for-warner-bros-discovery-challenging-72b-netflix-bid/ 
December 8, 2025 at 6:41 PM
The Republican president said he will be involved in the decision about whether the federal government should approve the $72 billion deal:
https://www.khon2.com/ap-entertainment/ap-trump-says-netflix-deal-to-buy-warner-bros-could-be-a-problem-because-of-size-of-market-share/ 
December 8, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Congress is determining how they can weigh in on NIL issues: https://www.khon2.com/news/national/gop-lawmakers-get-heated-over-college-football-and-money/ 
December 8, 2025 at 6:00 PM
December 8, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Two teens riding tandem on an e-bike without helmets were taken to the hospital after colliding with a car near Alapoai Street, Honolulu EMS says.

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December 8, 2025 at 8:05 AM
What we learned from a big holiday shopping weekend.

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December 8, 2025 at 7:30 AM
“I was fortunate enough to be on the first voyage to Tahiti."

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December 8, 2025 at 7:07 AM
Caged lion that fatally mauled Brazilian man will not be euthanized.

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December 8, 2025 at 7:00 AM