Weather
FEMA Approves $33.4M for Hawaii Disaster Recovery
Funds will aid recovery from Maui wildfires and Kilauea eruptions.
Hawaii Residents Deeply Concerned About Sea-Level Rise
New UH survey shows bipartisan consensus on climate threat, desire for immediate action
HECO may shut off power to more Hawaii communities as high winds continue
Areas with high wildfire risk, including South Kohala on Hawaii Island and upcountry Maui, may lose power within the next day.
Crime
19-Year-Old Charged in Kapolei Shooting of Mainland Contractors
Suspect arrested for attempted murder and firearm offenses after Sunday night incident
Mistaken identity case at Hawai'i state hospital may cost state $200,000
A bizarre case of mistaken identity led to a homeless man being jailed and confined at the state hospital for over 2 years.
Honolulu Police Officer Shoots Hālawa Man During Domestic Dispute
The man was wielding a knife and didn't stop approaching police after being shocked with a Taser, police chief said.
Lifestyle
Feral Chickens Disrupt Makiki Dog Park
Resident complains about chickens roaming in the off-leash dog area.
Dissertation on Hawaiian Higher Education Wins Top Honor
Professor Kekailoa Perry's work critiques the state of higher education in Hawai'i
Hawaii Lawmakers Advance Bills to Protect Reef Fish from Poaching
Proposed legislation would ban aquarium fishing and increase penalties for illegal poaching of native species.
Business
Honolulu Rail Authority Approved for Skyline Extension Planning, But Lacks Funding
HART has City Council's blessing to explore expanding rail route, but no money to do the work yet.
Demolition begins on Aloha Stadium in Hawaii
New $2 billion entertainment district planned for the site
Illegal Rentals Hurt Honolulu's Hotel Sector and Deepen Housing Crisis
Industry leaders warn that the unchecked growth of illegal vacation rentals is eroding the state's housing supply and public tolerance for tourism.
Health
Hawaii Medical Cannabis Program Captures Majority of Patient Spending
Report outlines potential impacts of future adult-use legalization on demand, regulation, and public health
HMSA-HPH partnership highlights healthcare cost crisis
Proposed collaboration aims to address unaffordable medical expenses in Hawaii
CDC Investigates Gastrointestinal Illness Outbreak on Luxury Cruise Ship
27 passengers and crew members fell ill during a recent voyage from Miami to Honolulu.
