Susan Mahiai walked her daughter onto the Ewa Beach campus as State Sen. Kurt Fevella joined them for the milestone moment.

A 64-year-old Hilo motorcyclist has died after rear-ending an SUV on Highway 11 in Keaʻau. Police say speed and inattention may have contributed.

Honolulu's Aloha Tower welcomes the tall ship Friday, opening five days of free tours and a memorial for two lost sailors.

Kauanoe Batangan has picked up endorsements from 15 Maui labor unions just before Saturday’s primary, giving the appointed Kahului councilmember a powerful campaign boost.

Millie Mallon, 35, of Līhuʻe, was pulled from the ocean below Nīnini Point Lighthouse Saturday. Police say foul play is not suspected.

Oahu’s National Mochi Day celebration drew about 1,000 people, with some vendors selling out almost immediately. A second event is coming to Kaneohe Saturday.

Honolulu will see a warm Sunday with an 85-degree high, gusty trade winds and a few passing showers. Rain chances increase Sunday night and could build again by midweek.

Honolulu gets a hot, windy Saturday with morning showers, strong trade winds and rougher waters offshore. The trades ease next week as shower chances increase.

Federal regulators are investigating suspension failures in roughly 1.2 million Tesla vehicles after 156 complaints raised concerns about steering control.

Hawaii’s job market is projected to grow faster than the nation through 2034, with healthcare leading the hiring surge. Most annual openings, however, will replace departing workers rather than create new jobs.

A UH‑Mānoa and Tokyo University study found short‑grain Japanese rice can mature in 97 days on Kauaʻi using upland irrigation, producing Japan‑comparable yields.

Honolulu Police say a 47-year-old Mililani man was stabbed early Sunday; a 40-year-old family member was arrested and the investigation is ongoing.

A late-night fire at 901 Kekaulike St. in downtown Honolulu was extinguished early Saturday; no injuries were reported and HFD has opened an investigation.