Weather
Honolulu Firefighters Quickly Extinguish Kalihi House Blaze
No injuries reported as crews contain two-alarm fire at abandoned residence
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
Crime
Honolulu Police Investigate Tantalus Lookout Robbery at Gunpoint
Two male suspects approached a couple in a car and robbed them, injuring the male victim.
2 Moped Riders Seriously Injured in Waikiki Crash
Collision occurred on Royal Hawaiian Avenue near Kalakaua Avenue
19-Year-Old Charged in Kapolei Shooting of Mainland Contractors
Suspect arrested for attempted murder and firearm offenses after Sunday night incident
Lifestyle
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.
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
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.
