Hawaiʻi DOH posted a brown water advisory for Kanahā Beach Park in Kahului after heavy rain. Officials warn against swimming or wading and urge checking official updates.

A Maui judge set the value of a Maalaea parcel at about $7M after the state seized it, but appeals and a transfer motion are keeping the award tied up. The case now sits in the appellate system.

NWS Honolulu put Molokaʻi under a flash flood warning through 6 p.m. HST on April 12 as heavy rain and saturated soils raised the risk of rapid runoff and flooded roads.

A statewide Flood Watch runs through Monday, April 13, 2026; heavy downpours and 1–2 inches of rain are possible in spots, with fast runoff and street flooding. Expect travel delays.

A Flood Watch covers Honolulu through Monday as another surge of tropical moisture returns. Expect scattered showers with heavy bursts that could cause quick, localized flooding.

Frequent thunderstorms and a Flood Watch hit Honolulu Friday, April 10. Expect heavy downpours, gusty southerly winds and possible flooding.

A Hilo man faces attempted second‑degree murder and other charges after prosecutors say he attacked his ex‑girlfriend’s new boyfriend and assaulted family members.

Hoʻōla LTRG’s new House to Home program gives $8,000–$25,000 plus donated furnishings to help Lahaina families settle into rebuilt homes.

Officials say Nuʻuanu Reservoir No. 1 is being monitored and crews have lowered the water; evacuation would be ordered only if levels reached the dam crest. Residents should sign up for HNL Alert and review evacuation maps.

A flood advisory for downslope portions of Puna and Kaʻū was extended Tuesday to 11:15 p.m. HST as heavy rain and rising gauges threaten roads and low‑lying neighborhoods.

Kiahuna Sunrise Café opened in a restored plantation‑era manager’s house on Kiahuna Plantation, offering breakfast, coffee and garden‑front seating to guests and locals. Early reviews praise the setting while staff smooth service after a soft opening.

A Puna Muay Thai coach was sentenced in Hilo to 20 years after pleading guilty to sexually assaulting a 13‑year‑old student he coached.

A Honolulu judge handed a 15‑year sentence after a 2022 Nānākuli crash killed a mother and her 7‑year‑old daughter.