The Hawaiʻi State Council on Developmental Disabilities will bring about 500 advocates to the State Capitol on March 4 for civic training, mock hearings and meetings with lawmakers.

Heavy rain at the Ahuimanu Preliminary Treatment Facility caused a wastewater overflow into Ahuimanu Stream. Officials say the Department of Health has been notified and testing is under way.

DOW crews scheduled an overnight shutdown on Lāwaʻi Road in Poʻipū Friday night to repair a mainline leak, affecting ocean-side homes and businesses for several hours.

Nine‑year‑old Jeaven Maeva — the 'Ipu Baby' — sang with vocal coach Cheryl Porter in Waikiki after an Instagram push brought the pair together.

A proposal to make buses and rail free for keiki moved forward in the Hawaii Legislature, with funding proposed from a slice of the barrel tax and advocates pointing to equity and climate benefits.

Pre-dawn Kahala blaze at 3994 Kaualio Place forced crews outside after a partial roof collapse; no injuries were reported and investigators are on scene.

Breezy trade winds keep Honolulu gusty Tuesday with advisories for wind and surf; rain chances increase toward the weekend.

Emergency managers extended an ashfall advisory for east and southeast Big Island through 6 a.m. Monday; officials warn of reduced visibility and respiratory impacts.

Senate Bill 2480 would replace party-based primaries with a top-two system, a change that drew 41 supportive testimonies and nine objections at a Feb. 13 hearing. Lawmakers advanced the measure to the full Senate with amendments.

HSO musicians performed free Valentine pop‑ups across Honolulu while the orchestra pushes lawmakers to back HB1764 to expand concerts and education statewide.

Andria Tupola’s Bill 18 would relax zoning and building limits to speed affordable rental projects across Oʻahu, with a City Council hearing next Wednesday.

Kaiser Permanente Hawaiʻi will run an eight‑week clinical summer program, paid internships and an April career day on Maui to give students real-world health care experience.

The Honolulu Police Commission has hired a national search firm and opened an anonymous community survey to shape the recruitment profile for the next police chief. The survey is open through Feb. 28, 2026.