Sam Spangler

Honolulu

Weekend Anchor and Reporter at KHON-TV (Honolulu, HI)

@KHONnews Anchor for Wake Up 2Day & Take2 || proud @HawaiiBaseball & @UHManoa alum || Former @Twins MiLB || opinions are my own

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‘This is my family:’ Hawaii Kai fitness instructor earns high marks

3 days ago | yahoo.com | Sam Spangler

HONOLULU (KHON2) — Celeste Lajala, a once successful physician and professor, saw a need in the community for more senior fitness classes, so she got herself certified to teach. She’s grown her class size from two to 120 across six classes and earned the title of Instructor of the Year.
Hawaii Kai fitness instructor earns high marks

3 days ago | khon2.com | Sam Spangler

HONOLULU (KHON2) — Celeste Lajala, a once successful physician and professor, saw a need in the community for more senior fitness classes, so she got herself certified to teach. She’s grown her class size from two to 120 across six classes and earned the title of Instructor of the Year. If you crack open the door to 24 Hour Fitness Hawaii Kai, you’ll be able to find Celeste’s silver sneakers class — which is like stepping on the red carpet to a nightclub.
Iran strikes will set back Middle East diplomacy

4 days ago | khon2.com | Sam Spangler

WASHINGTON, D.C. (KHON2) — The desert dust continues to settle in Iran following the United States’ strike on Iranian nuclear facilities Saturday. Many congressional representatives are headed back to Washington, D.C. this week as Iran retaliated against Americans, launching 19 missiles Monday at the U.S. Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar. Hawaii Representative Jill Tokuda was one of the House members returning Monday and spoke with Wake Up 2Day live after arriving in Washington.
New FOX show tests 'master manipulators'

2 weeks ago | khon2.com | Sam Spangler

HONOLULU (KHON2) — A new show on FOX is putting master manipulators to the test. “The Snake” will feature 15 contestants leveraging their unique skills and relying on their powers of persuasion. Throughout the game, a “snake” will be chosen to juggle the fate of their fellow competitors, all while trying to compete for the grand prize of $100,000. World-famous comedian and show host Jim Jefferies tells us “The Snake” will have a familiar “survival of the fittest” theme, but with a twist.
40th annual Torch Run to honor fallen HPD officer, support Special Olympics Hawaii

3 weeks ago | khon2.com | Sam Spangler

HONOLULU (KHON2) — This year marks the 40th anniversary of the first Hawaiian Bank Troy Barboza Law Enforcement Torch Run, which honors a fallen police officer and helps support a great cause. “It’s truly an incredible milestone that fills all of us with gratitude and pride,” said Dan Epstein, the President and CEO of Special Olympics Hawaii. “For 40 years, this event has been more than a tradition – it’s been a symbol of unity, hope, and the belief that every person deserves a chance to shine.
Horrific year on Oahu’s roads as ‘100 deadliest days of summer’ begin

4 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Sam Spangler

HONOLULU (KHON2) — Honolulu Police are urging drivers to be extra careful heading into summer. With school out and more cars on the road, we are officially in the “100 deadliest days of summer,” a period that spans from Memorial Day to Labor Day. HPD emphasizes driver safety as traffic deaths rise “The thing that we’ve seen a higher number in recently is pedestrian fatalities and motorcycle riders. The motorcycle riders that we’re seeing, a lot of them are speed related.
Xeric plants could help Hawaii wildfire season

1 month ago | khon2.com | Sam Spangler

HONOLULU (KHON2) — It’s Wildfire Community Preparedness Month, and folks can do a lot to protect their community and land. The Honolulu Board of Water Supply encourages Oʻahu residents to grow the xeric plants that are used in Leeward vegetative firebreaks. “One important tip is to make sure that there are no low-hanging branches, or dry or dead plant material around the home. To start, it’s easiest to remove dry and dead material out to 5 feet from the home.
Xeric plants could help Hawaii wildfire season

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Sam Spangler

HONOLULU (KHON2) — It’s Wildfire Community Preparedness Month, and folks can do a lot to protect their community and land. University of Hawaiʻi develops new map to detect wildfire risk The Honolulu Board of Water Supply encourages Oʻahu residents to grow the xeric plants that are used in Leeward vegetative firebreaks. “One important tip is to make sure that there are no low-hanging branches, or dry or dead plant material around the home.
Hundreds being scammed with text messages in Hawaii

1 month ago | khon2.com | Sam Spangler

HONOLULU (KHON2) — If you’ve received a text saying your package couldn’t be delivered, you owe unpaid tolls, or you’ve won a prize you don’t remember signing up for — it probably didn’t come from a legitimate company. It likely came from scammers trying to steal your money or identity. “Scammers go where we pay attention — and today, for many of us, that’s our phones,” said Cameron Nakashima with the Better Business Bureau (BBB).
Infant and early childhood mental health services available in Hawaii

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Sam Spangler

HONOLULU (KHON2) — May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and experts are turning attention to an often-overlooked area: infant mental health. Earthquake off Kau Coast bears no tsunami threat “Mental Health Awareness Month is a great reminder that mental health isn’t just for adults or teenagers—it actually begins at the very beginning of life,” said Erin Henderson Lacerdo, executive director of the Association for Infant Mental Health in Hawaii (AIMH HI).