Lifestyle
Honolulu City Council moves to strengthen oversight of agritourism
Proposed amendments aim to prevent abuse of permitting process for large-scale agritourism projects on Oahu's agricultural lands
Hawaii Man Tackles Gambling Addiction with Free Surf Lessons
Buddy Wiggins uses his passion for surfing to help others and overcome his own struggles
Hawaii Man Tackles Gambling Addiction by Offering Free Surf Lessons
Buddy Wiggins lost everything to sports gambling, but found a new path by teaching strangers to surf for free.
Weather
Residents Raise Concerns Over New FEMA Flood Maps
Homeowners question lack of notification and conflicting flood risk designations ahead of June 10 finalization.
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
Economics
Honolulu Families Face Rising Costs as Inflation Climbs
Grocery and restaurant bills rise as food prices push local inflation up 2.4% over the past year
Hawaiʻi Exits Recession, Growth Stays Modest
University of Hawaiʻi Economic Research Organization forecasts gradual recovery for state's economy
Over 50 Hawaiʻi Companies Push for Affordable Energy with LNG
Coalition argues liquefied natural gas could lower electricity costs while supporting renewable transition
Crime
Judge denies travel request for woman accused of hot-liquid attack on husband
Ameera Harrison, charged with first-degree assault and abuse, was denied permission to seek treatment in California.
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
Science
Virus Research Could Help Control Hawaii's Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle
Researchers at the University of Hawaii are studying a virus that could eradicate the destructive beetle pest.
Glial Cells Vital for Proper Brain Function
Researchers highlight the essential role of non-neuronal cells in the brain
Caution Urged for Mariners During Peak Humpback Whale Season
More than 10,000 humpback whales migrate to Hawaii each winter to breed, nurse calves and raise their young.
