At an Ewa Beach town hall, lawmakers warned fentanyl deaths remain high despite a small dip and urged families to use naloxone and stay vigilant.

A brown water advisory is in effect for Maui's north shore from Waiheʻe to Hoʻokipa after recent storms. Officials warn to avoid brown or murky water and wait 48–72 hours.

DOH issued a Brown Water Advisory for Lahaina's shoreline from Baby Beach to Wahikuli after heavy rain. Beachgoers are urged to avoid murky water and nearby streams.

A Honolulu summit this week will link startups, allied partners and military sustainment officials to fast track dual use technologies for Indo Pacific resilience.

An oceanfront 12‑court pickleball complex is coming to Kāʻanapali at the Hyatt Regency Maui, offering drop‑in play, lessons, leagues and group events. The resort will provide guest day passes.

A High Wind Warning covers Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa through 6 p.m. HST with 50–60 mph winds and gusts to 70 mph, officials warn. Summit travel should be postponed.

Two masked men robbed a young couple at Tantalus Lookout on Feb. 20; one victim was struck and Honolulu police are investigating. Tips can be called in to CrimeStoppers.

Matson added 100 shipping containers to Hawaiʻi Foodbank’s program — a boost Matson says equals about 3.5 million meals and frees funds for local food purchases.

Arborists are preparing an invasive health check on Lahaina’s 150‑year‑old banyan after recent damage; the tree and park remain closed while crews test for hidden decay.

A Hilo jury sided with Hawaiʻi County and former R&D director Douglass Adams, rejecting discrimination claims tied to the 2022 film commissioner hire.

Prosecutor Steve Alm found deadly force was justified after a July 2024 Waikīkī standoff; four HPD officers will not face criminal charges. The decision follows a hourslong barricade in Unit 1004.

A judge refused to toss the indictment against Dr. Gerhardt Konig, who prosecutors say attacked his wife at the Pali Puka trail; a March trial is now set.

Wingstop opened its third Oahu location at Pearl City Gateway, serving classic and boneless wings in more than 11 flavors. A local review praised garlic Parmesan and Spicy Korean Q.