Hale Makua unveiled plans for a Kahului CarePlex and a 100‑unit workforce rental aimed at keeping nurses, teachers and wildfire‑displaced families living and working on Maui. The projects combine a 56‑bed rehab center, same‑day surgery and training pathways with below‑market housing.

Two Hilo police officers pleaded not guilty after being indicted in a state probe over alleged warrantless searches and evidence tampering.

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.