Hawaiʻi health officials say pertussis cases are rising statewide and urge vaccination, with infants at greatest risk. Providers are being directed to test, treat and report.

Sen. Mazie Hirono joined a Senate push to codify federal language-access rules after White House and DOJ moves scaled back multilingual services. The bill would require agencies to publish language plans, protect interpreters and set AI standards.

A new Office of Marine Affairs and coordinator — signed into law July 6 — will centralize Hawai‘i’s ocean policy and push for blue-economy jobs.

Alaska Air Group will replace Hawaiian's 717 interisland jets with Hawaiian‑branded 737‑800s starting in 2028 and expand cargo freighters to boost capacity and reliability.

An aggressive eight-foot tiger shark was seen in the Flies surf zone off Kakaako Waterfront, prompting lifeguards to post warning signs and monitor the area.

Third Space Coffee brings Pacific Northwest flavors to the 808 Center, serving marionberry-topped drinks and housemade pastries on Oʻahu.

Breezy trade winds keep Honolulu near 85°F with isolated showers. A long‑period south swell may push surf to advisory levels Monday night into Wednesday.

Breezy east-northeast trades keep Honolulu near 85F on Sunday, July 19. Small Craft Advisory through 6 p.m.; rising south swell may boost south-shore surf.

HPU research raised questions about genki balls' effectiveness and flagged potential risks; the state Department of Health is reviewing data before acting.

Kahului’s average price climbed five cents to $5.49 while Hawaiʻi’s statewide average remains the nation’s highest at $5.43, AAA reports.

After March's Kona Lows left Paʻakea Road impassable, HDOT is installing 'aqua cells' while decades of unbuilt flood projects come back into focus.

A water‑plant failure on Oahu knocked barracks chillers offline, leaving thousands of soldiers without central air conditioning while crews work on deep‑well pump repairs.

Ten Seconds opened a walk‑up express at Pineapple County on Lewers Street, serving its ten‑topping Yunnan rice‑noodle bowls and quick counter service. The menu mirrors the Pearlridge lineup with small plates and dim‑sum options.