Hawaii's DOH warns of a ReBoost Nasal Spray recall due to potential yeast/mold and microbial contamination. Customers are advised to stop using it and seek refunds.

Waikiki Elementary closed Friday after discolored water was discovered on campus. DOE and the Board of Water Supply are flushing lines and testing before students return.

Maui County will hold a webinar next Wednesday and January hearings to review draft commercial design guidelines for Lahaina's Front Street. Planners say the guidance aims to preserve historic character while guiding rebuilding.

The Hawaiian Council announced plans for a multimillion-dollar amphitheater and cultural sanctuary at Ko Olina Resort, aiming to create a long-term home for Hawaiian-led performances on Oʻahu’s leeward shore.

Honolulu Police are investigating a fatal shooting in Salt Lake, urging witnesses to provide information about the incident where a male was killed on Friday night.

UH Mānoa researchers developed an AI called the Haleakalā Disambiguation Decoder that reconstructs the Sun’s 3D magnetic field, sharpening space‑weather forecasts tied to DKIST observations.

An officer in Honolulu was injured by a man in crisis; the suspect was charged with attempted murder and assault. The incident highlights the challenges police face with mental health crises.

Medical examiner records show a jump in homeless deaths on Oʻahu — 1,466 from 2014 through Nov. 2025 and 167 so far this year. New medical-respite beds and outreach are central to the response.

Hawaiʻi Department of Health issued a red placard to Himalayan Kitchen in Kaimuki after inspectors found insufficient refrigeration, moldy food and evidence of rodents.

A 28-year-old man was hospitalized after an apparent stabbing on Linapuni Street in Kalihi just after midnight. EMS treated arm lacerations and transported him in serious condition.

E-Opala in Hawai‘i offers free e-waste recycling to help address environmental concerns, inviting residents and businesses to dispose of electronics safely while recovering valuable materials.

Honolulu approved a retail permit for Pacific Fireworks even after an investigation tied the company to a 2022 $2.7M illegal-fireworks shipment. Import and storage rights were blocked.

Honolulu anticipates unsettled weather with light to moderate rain and calm winds, with possible heavy rainfall over the weekend. Mariners should note shifting winds and moderate surf conditions. Fire risk remains low.