After little fire ants were detected in ʻĀina Haina, residents and the Hawaiʻi Ant Lab are urging homeowners to survey yards. Simple peanut-butter tests and reporting resources are available.

A new analysis finds Hawaiʻi will need nearly 60,000 additional homes by 2050 as the population ages, straining care systems and pushing young workers off‑island.

A judge ordered a French bulldog, Fendi, returned to its owner on April 24, 2026, even as a criminal animal-cruelty case remains active; advocates call for stronger forfeiture rules.

Tokyo’s MENSHO opens its first Hawaiʻi restaurant at Ka Makana Aliʻi in Kapolei with island-exclusive ramen and an opening-day blessing. Limited totes go to early buyers.

Honolulu's 98th Lei Day returns to Kapiʻolani Park this Friday with the Lei Court investiture, Royal Hawaiian Band, lei contests and workshops.

The Lahaina Community Land Trust launched a portal this week so Lahaina-rooted families can register for intake, homebuyer readiness and lotteries for permanently affordable homes.

A woman in her 60s was found unresponsive at Hanauma Bay on Sunday and taken to the hospital in critical condition. Lifeguards and Honolulu EMS provided advanced care onshore.

A hazmat response forced evacuation at Kapalama Satellite City Hall Friday; two women were treated at the scene and declined hospital transport.

Coast Guard and Air Force footage shows pararescuemen searching the overturned Mariana; one crew member recovered and five still missing.

Menehune Mac produced its final hand-scooped batch; remaining inventory is being sold at its Kalihi storefront while owners shift to expand chip production.

Pūlama Lāna‘i has asked the State Land Use Commission to reclassify about 170 acres near Sensei Lāna‘i for villas, spa hale and guest parkland. The petition is docketed as A26‑812.

An overturned dump truck and a leaking diesel spill forced H‑1 westbound traffic onto H‑2 on Tuesday, snarling the morning commute.

The PGA Tour will not play in Hawaiʻi in 2027, ending a 56‑year streak and leaving Kapalua and Waialae in limbo.