Lā Kūkahekahe event on February 14, 2026, celebrates Hawaiian culture and language with competitions, music, and cuisine in Honolulu. Registration is open until February 6.

A 63-year-old hiker was airlifted after a hip injury in Kōke‘e State Park, Kaua‘i. Firefighters executed a successful rescue operation.

A 22-year-old male was shot at ʻEwa Beach Community Park, with the assailant still at large. Honolulu Police seek public assistance in their ongoing investigation.

Public defenders won a 20% raise last summer, but payroll delays have left many with short paychecks and thousands owed.

Aloha Stadium teams up with DTS and Skyline for a community event featuring activities, exclusive merchandise, book donations for a prize, and entertainment.

Maui entrepreneur Justin Herrmann launched a mayoral bid this week, promising accountability, housing focus and to rebuild trust after the wildfires.

HPD and the DOE will pilot armed school resource officers at Waianae, Kapolei and Kaimukī high schools the week of Jan. 12 amid debate over safety and discipline.

Honolulu firefighters extinguished a fire involving a wooden structure and trailer on Sand Island Access Road. No injuries were reported, and the cause is under investigation.

A late‑night power outage at Daniel K. Inouye International knocked out ticket counters and TSA lanes; lights and systems were restored after about three hours.

Hawaii faces turbulent weather with a cold front bringing showers, strong winds, and cooler conditions. Advisories include High Surf Warnings and Small Craft Advisories due to high swells and winds.

A masked gunman robbed a man on Hakimo Road Friday morning; police recovered the stolen Ford but a white Mercedes getaway car remains missing.

Maui County advanced an interim ban on new private pools in West Maui to reserve scarce water for rebuilding and housing.

Hawaii's Attorney General halts a state investigation into a $35,000 incident to avoid conflict with a federal case that already led to convictions of two former legislators.