Washington Middle principal Michael Harano was placed on paid leave after a DOE audit tied to the $2.5M Line Studio; the union says officials have offered few specifics.

The Legend‑class cutter Kimball returned to Honolulu after a 73‑day patrol that included joint training and a roughly $10M contraband seizure ahead of RIMPAC 2026.

Honolulu police identified Journey Furuyama as a suspect after an alleged forged check was cashed at Central Pacific Bank's Waipahu branch on March 27, 2026. Investigators are asking the public to call 911 or CrimeStoppers with tips.

Shake Shack has leased space at Ala Moana Center’s Ho‘okipa Terrace for its first Hawai‘i location, with a 2027 opening penciled in while permits proceed.

Authorities say about 34 pounds of suspected cocaine were found in checked luggage at HNL; the accused allegedly planned to hand the bags off in Tokyo. Federal prosecutors have moved to detain her.

Fire crews put a blaze on Manoa Road under control Monday morning. Officials have not yet confirmed injuries or a cause.

A statewide review finds vehicle collisions are the leading cause of pueo deaths across Hawaiʻi. Researchers call for a population survey and targeted road-focused fixes.

Three outrigger canoes flipped about a mile off Hanauma Bay and 20 paddlers were pulled to safety by HFD, Ocean Safety and nearby boaters. No serious injuries were reported.

A 24-year-old was stabbed Friday on Bannister Street in Kalihi and taken to a hospital. Honolulu police have released a suspect description and are seeking tips.

Breezy trade winds will keep Honolulu warm with scattered morning showers and gusty afternoons. A Small Craft Advisory runs through Saturday evening.

The Hawaiʻi Board of Agriculture added Kauaʻi and Lānaʻi to the official coffee berry borer‑infested area on June 24, 2026. The change alters interisland shipment rules while maintaining protections for Molokaʻi.

The Supreme Court struck down Hawaii’s 2023 "express‑consent" law in a 6–3 ruling, meaning licensed carriers may carry in stores and hotels unless owners bar guns. The decision forces businesses and lawmakers to decide how to post and enforce bans.

USGS is relocating HVO to a new 60,000‑sq‑ft research hub at UH Hilo on about 6.8 acres, consolidating labs and monitoring after the 2018 Kīlauea damage. Funding comes from 2019 disaster relief appropriations.