A retired Honolulu veteran was reportedly arrested in Makiki on suspicion of aggravated child molestation; officials had not publicly confirmed the report as of May 21, 2026.

Surveillance video shows an HPD SUV crash into a Waikīkī McDonald’s entrance while the officer was responding to a robbery call. Both drivers suffered minor injuries and the incident is under investigation.

Federal scrutiny has returned to Hawaii’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit after national anti‑fraud moves; state leaders say they’re cooperating as a fresh federal review proceeds.

A 37-year-old visitor from California was found unconscious on Kaua‘i’s Kalalau Trail and later died at Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital; police are investigating.

Pearl Harbor will host free Memorial Day weekend events May 23–25, including a livestreamed USS Arizona dive, ranger-led tours and outdoor film screenings.

Pepito's Tropical Grill has parked at Schofield Barracks, serving Venezuelan‑style pepitos, loaded hot dogs and a 4x4 burger. The trailer also runs pop‑ups and offers catering across Oahu.

North Shore favorite Ry’s Poke Shack opened a Honolulu shop on May 18 with location-only dishes and local chef collaborations. Expect Honolulu-only items like fried-wonton poke nachos.

A 71-year-old woman was struck in a Kalihi crosswalk early Saturday; police say a speeding motorcycle fled the scene and investigators are seeking witnesses.

A ruptured offloading pipeline at Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard released about 2,250 gallons of wastewater near the piers; crews stopped the leak and the DOH was notified.

A 57-year-old Hilo man died after a downtown assault; police have reclassified the case as second-degree murder and are seeking witnesses.

UH researchers helped lead a team that identified blood‑based RNA markers for inflammatory breast cancer, pointing to less invasive diagnosis and monitoring. The study appears in Science Advances.

Government emails show FBI Director Kash Patel joined a military‑coordinated "VIP snorkel" around the USS Arizona Memorial — an outing the FBI did not disclose that has drawn criticism.

Rep. Jill Tokuda led a bipartisan resolution reaffirming the Taiwan Relations Act and the Six Assurances as Trump heads to Beijing. Lawmakers say Taiwan must not be a bargaining chip.