Hawaiʻi DOT has released a draft plan for a roughly $50M upgrade to Kawaihae Harbor to ease truck congestion, expand yard space and modernize lighting and utilities. Public comments are open through May 26.

Police searched a Mountain View home on May 1 for a suspect considered armed and dangerous; investigators did not find him and are seeking tips.

Gusty east-northeast trades will keep highs near 83°F with scattered, brief windward showers through Monday.

Breezy east-northeast trades will bring scattered windward showers and gusts to Honolulu today; small craft advisories are in effect into the evening.

West Maui Rep. Elle Cochran missed 11 of 55 House floor days this session while collecting per diem, reviving questions about West Maui’s representation at the Capitol.

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.