A two-alarm fire on the 16th floor at Makaha Valley Towers was knocked down Friday morning; no injuries were reported and investigators are probing the cause.

State leaders broke ground on the AINA Kitchen Network regional kitchen in Whitmore Village; Phase I will produce up to 24,000 meals per day and aims to strengthen ties with local farms.

Reyn Spooner is taking over the former Volcom unit at the Hyatt’s Pualeilani Atrium, marking its first Kalakaua storefront and third Waikiki location. The shop is due to open next Sunday.

Graze Craze opened its first Hawaii location in downtown Honolulu, offering boards, boxes and grab-and-go cups for offices and events.

A 27-year-old woman died and six others were injured in a multi-vehicle H-1 Freeway crash near Kaamilo Street.

Kauai's Solid Waste Division reminds residents of curbside refuse collection guidelines to ensure smooth, safe operations. Properly bagged, dry trash in carts with closed lids is required; carts must be curbside by 4:30 a.m. on collection day.

A proposed state bill would require businesses to display red, yellow or green signs showing whether guns and large knives are allowed; the plan is drawing sharp debate.

Mānoa road closures are expected in early February for the removal of a hazardous Bodhi tree, with traffic redirected onto Gore Way for up to 10 days.

Two Honolulu doctors stopped accepting insurance and launched a $200/month direct primary care practice to shorten wait times and reduce paperwork.

Oʻahu's Point‑in‑Time snapshot shows untreated mental illness and a clogged court system are keeping people on the streets.

A United flight bound for Honolulu dumped fuel and turned back to Newark after the crew reported a safety issue; the jet landed safely and passengers faced hours‑long delays.

Hawaii Island Police seek public help in locating endangered 13-year-old Eva Napoleon, last seen in Hilo. Authorities are concerned for her safety and urge anyone with information to contact them.

The National Weather Service in Honolulu forecasts light variable winds and sea breezes for Hawaii today, with increased showers expected for Kauai and Oahu due to a stalling cold front.