A Kahului shopper was badly injured in a Target parking-lot assault last Friday; police arrested a man with prior convictions and the victim faces surgery.

Honolulu firefighters responded to an intentionally set blaze in a Nuʻuanu building, quickly extinguishing it.

A SmileHub ranking puts Hawaiʻi 4th for cancer research output but 41st for funding — strong science, spotty resources. What that split means for patients and policy.

Honolulu's weather is calm with light winds and sporadic showers, but a cold front will bring more rain on Monday, followed by cooler air and drier conditions. Surf may increase by the weekend.

DFS Group will exit Hawaii in 2026, closing its Waikiki T Galleria and airport shops after a 63‑year run. The Waikiki store’s final day is set for Jan. 28, 2026.

Hawaiʻi enhances mental health services with a new framework for peer support, developed by a working group, to formalize roles, training, and career paths for individuals with lived experience.

Micah Auna pleaded not guilty to murdering his mother, with his mental state and courtroom behavior potentially affecting his trial. He is held without bail, and the case raises discussions on mental illness.

Makiki welcomes a new off-leash dog park in Punahou Square, opened by Honolulu's Department of Parks and Recreation, offering local dog owners a fenced space and shaded area under a Moreton Bay Fig tree.

A 42-year-old woman was struck and later died after crossing Farrington Highway near Liliana Street in Maili, Honolulu police said. The Vehicular Homicide Section is investigating.

The Women’s Community Correctional Center held a Christmas event for incarcerated women and their families, aiming to maintain familial connections and potentially reduce recidivism.

Hawaii Women's Basketball was defeated by UC Riverside, with Hannah Wickstrom scoring 36 points for the Highlanders. Despite Australian connections, the Rainbow Wahine fell short 65-58.

A citizen proposal to make Honolulu responsible for sidewalks is moving through the charter commission as the city's plan lists about 901 missing miles and a $2.6B price tag.

Counties across Hawaiʻi have hired more workers, but double‑digit vacancy rates persist in police, fire and public‑works roles. Pay gaps between islands are a major hurdle.