The state’s population is shrinking while its median age is rising.
Here's what DBEDT found: https://www.khon2.com/local-news/hawaii-state-data-book-2025/

The state’s population is shrinking while its median age is rising.
Here's what DBEDT found: https://www.khon2.com/local-news/hawaii-state-data-book-2025/
Hawaii’s August tourism numbers are out and it’s no surprise that the industry took a hit from the recent storm systems moving through the islands.
Read more: https://www.khon2.com/local-news/hawaii-tourism-august-storm-impacts/
Nolo strengthened into a major hurricane Saturday in the remote Pacific Ocean, far to the west of Hawaii’s main islands and population centers.
Here is everything you need to know and look out for in weather for the month of October in Hawaii.
Read more: https://www.khon2.com/local-news/hawaii-october-weather-outlook/
It's that time of year again! KHON2 is looking for remarkable women who lead, inspire, and positively impact their communities.
Nominate a Remarkable Woman today: https://www.khon2.com/community/contests/remarkable-women-2027/
Researchers say someone in average health could possibly outrun a T. rex.
Read the full story: https://www.khon2.com/news/national/could-a-human-outrun-a-t-rex-new-evidence-offers-an-answer/
#WeekAhead | Meetings will be held on Oahu where residents can give their feedback on power reliability from the recent storm systems.
Dates/times to attend: https://www.khon2.com/local-news/hawaii-power-reliability-meetings/
On Friday, the PUC wrapped up statewide hearings on HECO’s rebasing proposal, which would raise rates to strengthen its grid and improve its systems.
Read more: https://www.khon2.com/local-news/puc-hears-heco-rebasing/
If you are already enrolled in auto pay, you should be receiving that reduction.
Here's what you need to know: https://www.khon2.com/news/national/deadline-to-reduce-your-student-loan-interest-rate-extended-what-to-know/
An investigation is underway on Hawaii Island after a Mountain View crash left one man dead.
Read more: https://www.khon2.com/big-island-news/hawaii-island-fatal-truck-collision/
The deployment comes days after Coast Guard personnel came under gunfire from suspected cartel members on the Rio Grande.
ABC Towing and Parts has 24 hours to respond to an order that would force it to halt operations immediately after a Pearl City fire earlier this week.
The latest: https://www.khon2.com/hawaii-fires/abc-towing-cease-desist/
HECO crews will be replacing power lines along East Kamehameha V Hwy through Thursday.
Impacted households may apply for replacement SNAP benefits.
Full story: https://www.khon2.com/molokai-news/molokai-snap-benefits-food-spoilage/
#ICYMI | A quick island trip will soon require more planning.
What you need to know: https://www.khon2.com/local-news/hawaiian-alaska-check-in-changes/
#DEVELOPING | A plane with six people aboard lost contact during a flight from Bermuda to Boston.
#MauiFair | It's day 3 of the Maui County Fair! The fun is open from now until midnight!
Check out the full list of rides, entertainment and more: https://www.khon2.com/maui-news/99th-maui-county-fair-details/
#Need2Know | Haven't had the chance to catch up on our top headlines of the day? Here's everything you Need2Know:
“What once was the peak is now just the beginning. Paramount and Warner Bros. shaped over a century of culture."
Here's the name: https://www.khon2.com/news/national/paramount-warner-bros-reveal-new-name/
Tony Romo will no longer be calling NFL games for CBS, according to a statement Friday from the broadcasting company.
Details: https://www.khon2.com/news/national/cbs-and-tony-romo-part-ways-in-wake-of-july-arrest/
An additional 120 Staples locations are set to bring in the Party City experience by early December, according to the company.
Read more: https://www.khon2.com/news/national/shuttered-retailer-expanding-comeback-to-even-more-stores-soon/