Weather
Maui Soaked as Islandwide Flood Alert Holds Residents on Edge Until 9 p.m.
Heavy rain and rising streams prompt warnings to avoid flood-prone areas on the Valley Isle.
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.
Crime
Man Dies After Crashing Car in Walgreens Parking Lot with Stab Wounds
Witnesses report seeing the car swerve off the road before crashing through light posts and trees in Wahiawa, Hawaii.
3 Middle School Girls Arrested After Fight at Kapolei School
Honolulu police deployed pepper spray to disperse crowd during incident
Hawaii County Implements New Safety Measures for Police K-9 Units
Thermal monitors, sensor collars, and improved kennels aim to prevent another tragic K-9 death.
Lifestyle
Hawaii's Last Queen Reflects on Her Childhood
Queen Lili'uokalani's autobiography provides a glimpse into life in 19th century Hawaii
UH Mānoa Grads Build Local Beauty Business Inspired by Friendship and Farming
Amber Abara and Morgan 'Birdy' Cobb launched Sudstone, a skincare brand rooted in community and sustainability.
Luxury Penthouse-Level Condo with Stunning Ocean Views Hits Ward Village Market
This coveted one-bedroom unit on the 40th floor offers unparalleled vistas and high-end finishes.
Business
Letter: HMSA-HPH Merger Proposal Lacks Substance
Readers express concerns over potential monopoly power and lack of details on how the merger would address healthcare challenges in Hawaii.
Pacific Leaders Gather in Hawaii for Business Summit
Summit aims to promote private sector investments and contracts across Oceania
1547 Critical Systems Realty Raises $40,000 for Hawaii's Future IT Workforce
The 3rd Annual Aloha Charity Fishing Tournament supports technology education and career pathways across the islands.
Politics
Hawaii Lawmakers Advance E-Bike Regulation Bill After 2025 Veto
New legislation aims to restrict high-speed electric bikes and improve safety after previous bill was vetoed.
Feds Claim 'Exclusive Control' Over Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Hawaii's lawsuit against fossil fuel companies over climate change harms faces federal challenge.
Deputy Secretary Landau Joins Investment Summit, Tours Tonga, Fiji, Samoa
Landau and INDOPACOM commander to host Pacific investment summit in Hawaii, followed by meetings in South Pacific nations.
