Governor Josh Green successfully advocated for the University of Hawai'i to retain federal funding amid a Title VI investigation and for the restoration of the 442nd Regimental Combat Team's honorific webpage.

The Honolulu Fire Department swiftly rescued an injured hiker in his 30s from Mānoa Falls Trail using a helicopter after he could not descend due to an injury.

The Hawaiʻi Department of Health warns of an increase in measles cases, urging vigilance and vaccination due to low local immunization rates and potential outbreaks.

The Hula Girl catamaran, stuck in Honolua Bay, was successfully removed after facing challenges such as weather and finding a salvage company. Initial assessments indicate no harm to marine life.

Kauai's Department of Public Works has made Road Permit applications available online, simplifying the process for contractors and residents through Connect.Kauai.gov.

AG Anne Lopez leads 21 states in suing President Trump's administration to stop workforce cuts in the U.S. Department of Education, aiming to protect student services and uphold educational rights.

The National Weather Service reports weakening trade winds and continued showers in Honolulu, with unstable weather and potential thunderstorms north of the islands over the weekend.

Hawaiʻi business owner Nenita Mauricio faces charges for allegedly filing false tax statements through her unlicensed company, facing significant fines and prison time.

CWRM seeks to fill three vacancies after V.R. Hinano Rodrigues withdrew his nomination to focus on community healing. The Commission manages Hawaii's water resources.

Lahaina properties in Maui have active sewer service after repairs due to 2023 wildfires; 90% of system is operational with full restoration expected by mid-April.

A 40-year-old man died in Wailuku, Maui, after his motorcycle hit a wall. He wasn't wearing a helmet. Police are investigating speed, drugs, or alcohol as factors.

HDOT announces an eight-day closure of Fort Barrette Road in O‘ahu for railroad and lighting upgrades starting March 17, with detours via Kapolei Parkway and Kamokila Boulevard.

A fire broke out in a Hauula residential building, which the Honolulu Fire Department quickly extinguished; an investigation to determine its cause is underway.