A magnitude‑6.7 earthquake struck southeast of the Loyalty Islands on July 13; Hawaii EMA and the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center say there is no tsunami threat to Hawai‘i.

State Rep. Mark Hashem won a national award after leading efforts to secure state funding for a new Oʻahu Children’s Justice Center that aims to expand services and open in 2028.

Park Maui launches July 15 at Kamaʻole I and III in Kīhei: Hawaiʻi drivers park free and get priority mornings while non-residents pay set daily, weekly and monthly rates.

A magnitude-4.6 earthquake struck off the Kona coast late Thursday; officials say no tsunami was expected. Some island residents reported feeling shaking.

New laws create a Cesspool Conversion Revolving Loan Fund and authorize DLNR co‑management agreements, pairing modest startup funding with new financing tools for homeowners.

CNBC's 2026 "Top States for Business" study put Hawaii last, prompting a DBEDT task‑force plan and a legislative bill aimed at cutting costs and improving competitiveness. Lawmakers would fund studies and set staged targets to climb the rankings.

A tiger shark was reportedly seen eating a turtle off Makaha Beach, prompting lifeguards to post warning signs and a shark advisory.

Family-owned West Maui Sports reopened at Lahaina Cannery after the Aug. 8, 2023 wildfires, celebrating with a blessing, music and community events.

Hilo native Kolten Wong sits down in a new Hawaii News Now episode to reflect on his decision to retire after an 11-year MLB career and life back home.

The ownership group at Four Seasons Hualalai is moving to develop the remaining estate parcels after strong sales and a major land consolidation last year.

A late Saturday crash on H‑1 West near the Aala Street overpass killed a woman in her late 20s and shut down westbound lanes, officials say.

Honolulu firefighters extinguished a morning blaze at William P. Jarrett Middle School in Kaimuki; no injuries were reported and investigators are on scene.

Tropical Storm Bavi could become a super typhoon as it nears Guam and the Northern Marianas; many communities are still recovering from April’s Sinlaku.