@khon2news.bsky.socialOn Oct. 1, the annual cost-of-living adjustment (or COLA) kicks in, meaning the size of most people’s SNAP benefits are about to increase slightly.
Details: https://www.khon2.com/news/national/snap-benefits-are-changing-in-october-what-to-know/
@khon2news.bsky.socialA 23-year-old man is dead after rear-ending another vehicle on the H-1 Freeway.
Full story: https://www.khon2.com/traffic/honolulu-fatal-motorcycle-crash/
@khon2news.bsky.socialThe posts are located in Iraq, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the Pentagon watchdog said in the 44-page report
@khon2news.bsky.socialHikers on Koko Head Trail paid tribute to the first responders who made the ultimate sacrifice on Sept. 11, 2001.
Details: https://www.khon2.com/remembering-september-11/koko-head-trail-911-tribute/
@khon2news.bsky.socialFormer American presidents on Friday reflected on the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks as the U.S. marks the 25th anniversary of the tragic day.
Read more: https://www.khon2.com/top-stories/former-presidents-reflect-on-9-11-we-cant-erase-the-nightmare/
@khon2news.bsky.socialIn an interview on “CBS Mornings,” Stella Parton said she could tell her sister was at peace just from looking at her face.
Full story: https://www.khon2.com/news/national/dolly-parton-was-at-peace-when-she-died-sister/
@khon2news.bsky.socialMike McFarland, known for his iconic cartoon voices, has died at the age of 56 after battling an aggressive brain cancer.
@khon2news.bsky.socialLocal architects are turning ordinary items into extraordinary sculptures, all for a good cause.
The yearly event: https://www.khon2.com/wake-up-2day/canstruction-donations-hawaii-foodbank/
@khon2news.bsky.social“Our administration is doing the right thing and giving the money back to the people who were wrongly ripped off,” Trump said.
Read more: https://www.khon2.com/news/national/trump-pledges-500-obamacare-rebate-checks/
@khon2news.bsky.socialʻElepaio Social Services will host another food distribution at the Kamehameha Community Learning Center at Māʻili.
Details: https://www.khon2.com/wake-up-2day/storm-relief-oahu-west-coast/
@khon2news.bsky.socialNorbert is expected to gradually strengthen to hurricane status, but will eventually weaken as it crosses the Central Pacific.
What we know so far: https://www.khon2.com/weather-blog/tropical-storm-norbert-forms/
@khon2news.bsky.socialWith an event this strong, we’re more likely to see the classic El Niño weather impacts in the coming months.
@khon2news.bsky.socialHere’s what we know about iOS 27, including which devices will be able to get it: https://www.khon2.com/news/national/ios-27-is-coming-soon-will-your-apple-device-qualify-for-latest-update/
@khon2news.bsky.socialA new poll finds that Americans are more skeptical of government information than they were a few years ago.
@khon2news.bsky.social"No other human activity poses this level of danger,” he wrote.
@khon2news.bsky.socialFollowing the restoration on Oahu, Hawaiian Electric said they are shifting focus to assist with recovery efforts on Kauai.
Full story: https://www.khon2.com/local-news/heco-restores-lowell-power/
@khon2news.bsky.socialJust like the NFL can’t give you the Monday after the Super Bowl off, it can’t schedule games whenever it chooses.
Here's why: https://www.khon2.com/news/national/laws-and-long-flights-why-the-nfl-is-starting-on-a-wednesday-this-year/
@khon2news.bsky.socialThe Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation has begun work across the islands to repair and rebuild after the storm.
Island-by-island look: https://www.khon2.com/wake-up-2day/hdot-lowell-storm-repairs/
@khon2news.bsky.socialQR code scams have been on the rise, and this one is a concern.
What you need to know: https://www.khon2.com/wake-up-2day/ftc-qr-code-parking-scam/
@khon2news.bsky.socialCostco has ended a longtime service that allowed members to shop for sale items at select partner retailers.
Full story: https://www.khon2.com/news/national/costco-quietly-shuts-down-its-costco-next-service-what-was-it/
