Kristine Uyeno

Anchor at KHON-TV (Honolulu, HI)

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Hawaii Pacific Health to host women’s run

Mar 28, 2024 | khon2.com | Kristine Uyeno

HONOLULU (KHON2) — The 2024 Hawai’i Pacific Health Women’s 10K and 5K Fun Run will be held on April 7 at Kapiolani Park. Participants will start at the park, then run or walk scenic routes past the ocean side of Diamond Head and through Kahala before returning to the park for the big finish. Dr. Jennifer King, chief of Pediatric Sports Medicine, Hawai’i Pacific Health Medical Group, joined Wake Up 2day with details.
Big Island mayor hopes to reduce property taxes

Mar 25, 2024 | khon2.com | Kristine Uyeno

HONOLULU (KHON2) — Hawaii County Mayor Mitch Roth delivered his State of the County address last Friday. Some of his priorities include building more homes and reducing property taxes. He joined Wake Up 2day to talk about his plans. Here’s more information about Mayor Roth, according to the county’s website:Mitchell D. Roth was elected Mayor of the County of Hawaiʻi in November 2020 with a vision of fostering a sustainable island community where residents could thrive and succeed for generations.
Oahu teen recognized nationally for his nonprofit

Mar 25, 2024 | khon2.com | Kristine Uyeno

An Oahu teenager was recently named a 2024 Prudential Emerging Visionary for his nonprofit organization, Bottles4College. He helps raise scholarship money for other local students. Genshu Price, 16, joined Wake Up 2day to talk about this honor and upcoming scholarship deadline.
Ask A Specialist: Being active in Hawaii

Mar 25, 2024 | khon2.com | Kristine Uyeno

Living in Hawaii, we have the benefit of warm weather which gives us the chance to be active outdoors for most of the year. But that could also lead to an increase in injuries. Learn more with Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Daniel Lim at The Queen’s Medical Center in this segment of Ask A Specialist on Wake Up 2Day.
Aging in place, how to make your home kupuna friendly

Mar 23, 2024 | khon2.com | Kristine Uyeno

HONOLULU (KHON2) — Many seniors want to remain in the homes they’ve lived in for decades, but how can they make those homes more kupuna-friendly as they get older? Download the free KHON2 app for iOS or Android to stay informed on the latest newsThe home that you’ve raised a family in and spent so much time at could start to work against you. “As we age, we’re not as strong physically so even gripping something can be a challenge for them,” said Evan Fujimoto of Graham Builders.
Recognizing Red Cross Month

Mar 22, 2024 | khon2.com | Kristine Uyeno

March is Red Cross Month. It’s a time for an annual celebration of turning compassion into action. So how is it being recognized and what can people do to support the organization? Diane Peters-Nguyen, regional chief executive officer of the American Red Cross of Hawaii, joined Take2 with details.
PCHS students win state video competitions

Mar 20, 2024 | khon2.com | Kristine Uyeno

HONOLULU (KHON2) — Some students from Pearl City High School were named best in the state in a video competition. Two teams of PCHS Chargers won the State SkillsUSA video competitions and are getting ready to head to Atlanta, GA to compete nationally. PCHS Students Kimi Ishikawa and Connor LaBorte joined Take2 with the details.
Maui Mayor details housing options

Mar 19, 2024 | khon2.com | Kristine Uyeno

HONOLULU (KHON2) — Rebuilding the Valley Isle and getting people back into homes remain the top priorities for Maui County Mayor Richard Bissen. He stressed that during an emotional State of the County last Friday. He joined Wake Up 2day to talk about his speech and his priorities for the year and his plan to rebuild the island, seven months after the devastating wildfires.
Food2Go - Wahlburgers

Mar 15, 2024 | khon2.com | Kristine Uyeno

HONOLULU (KHON) — It’s all about sandwiches, salads, and of course, burgers! We’re talking about Wahlburgers! Executive Chef and Founder Paul Wahlberg joined Wake Up 2day with a look at some of the menu items. He also talked about his upcoming appearance at the Ala Moana location. He will be there on Friday, March 15 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The eatery is located on the mall’s second level, Ewa Wing.
Hidden gem in Waikiki fights for visibility

Mar 14, 2024 | khon2.com | Kristine Uyeno

HONOLULU (KHON2) — EbiNomi opened in 2020 and survived the pandemic but the restaurant, located in the Waikiki marketplace on Kuhio Avenue, is close to closing its doors. “This is just so tucked away we really needed some visibility,” said Andy Chung, EbiNomi co-owner. Mobile a-frame signs that used to be posted on the edge of the plaza property helped attract customers. “A large percentage just walking around hungry and they see the sign.