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Breezy ENE trades keep isolated showers in windward spots; highs near 79°F and a Small Craft Advisory runs into early Friday.
DOH warns swimmers to avoid Haleʻiwa Beach Park after tests found elevated enterococci; officials are resampling and posting signs.
Food & Drinks in ...
Alan Wong’s namesake restaurant has moved from private previews to a public opening at The Kahala, returning his signature Hawai‘i Regional dishes to Honolulu. Reservations are listed now.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
Honolulu police say two men robbed a 48-year-old at Sunset Beach early Tuesday; one was arrested and officers are searching for a second suspect.
Real Estate & Development in ...
Shoei Global paid $67 million for two Waikīkī parcels under the Bank of Hawaii Waikīkī Center, consolidating leasehold and land ownership in a hot local market.
Politics & Govt in ...
Amentum has moved into a larger Honolulu office and opened a Center for Contested Logistics to boost support for USINDOPACOM across the Indo‑Pacific.
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Larry Price, the University of Hawaiʻi coach-turned-broadcaster known as 'Coach,' died March 27. The Price ohana asked for privacy as the islands remember his decades of work.
Emergency crews found a man dead at a Makiki home early Friday. Honolulu police are investigating a possible homicide and asking the public for tips.
Sen. Brian Schatz's Child Suicide Prevention Act would fund clinician training, curricula and a centralized hub to help reduce youth suicide.
A Kurtistown man has been indicted in the June 2024 death of his wife; bail was set at $1.5M and a jury trial is scheduled for Aug. 10, 2026.
A draft environmental assessment is open for a proposed $2.5M single‑family home at 1191 Front St in Lahaina’s historic district; comments are due April 22.
Three major productions are filming in Hawai‘i as lawmakers push to expand tax credits to lock in jobs and tourism value. The policy changes could reshape local hiring and business opportunities.
Brisk northeast trades return to Honolulu on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, with isolated showers and gusts up to 31 mph. Nearby islands remain under a Flood Watch.
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