Honolulu lifeguards pulled an unresponsive scuba diver off Kewalo Basin Sunday; crews performed CPR and the woman was taken to a hospital in critical condition.

A rare storm filled crater pools on parched Kahoʻolawe, reawakening ancient triops and prompting a surprise sighting of the endangered Hawaiian coot.

Moanalua beat Punahou in five sets to win its first state boys volleyball title and become the first public‑school D‑I champion since 1979.

Prosecutor Steve Alm will say Friday whether officers will be charged in the October shooting outside Queen’s Medical Center.

A Jan. 25 point‑in‑time canvass tallied 1,863 people across the neighbor islands; Maui’s unsheltered population jumped 40% while veterans and mental‑health needs rose.

Shidler seniors are facing a tighter spring job market, with fewer early full‑time offers and many students pivoting to internships, grad school or credentialing. Advisers urge hustle and flexibility.

Lawmakers advanced SB2694 to let the PUC approve limited annual rate bumps for Young Brothers — supporters call it stability, critics say it shifts costs to residents.

The Joey’s Kitchen team has opened Dang Dang Noodles at Nāpili Plaza, serving house-made Asian-fusion noodle bowls Wednesday–Sunday evenings.

Hawaii completed a $1.94 billion bond sale and won rating upgrades that should lower borrowing costs for schools and highway projects.

A 31-year-old was arrested after police say a 39-year-old woman was allegedly attacked in a Salt Lake apartment laundry room. Honolulu Police Department records list sexual-assault and assault offenses.

Honolulu has released a draft Food Systems Plan for Oʻahu that lays out steps to grow local food, expand access and reduce waste. Public comment is open through June 30, 2026.

L&L Hawaiian Barbecue opened a food-court counter at Ala Moana Center on Friday, complete with a lion dance, giveaways and a grand-opening discount. The Honolulu-born chain is adding a visible presence inside the mall.

EA (SOVEREIGN) follows the Kapu family’s decadeslong fight over Kauaʻula Valley and will have its international premiere at imagineNATIVE in Toronto.