A Hilo attorney convicted in an affordable‑housing fraud case was ordered jailed after a magistrate found probable cause he violated release conditions. Court filings allege new misconduct while he was free on bond.

Val Okimoto says a senior administration official warned that district appropriations would be contingent on a housing‑director vote; she voted to confirm the nominee with reservations.

Road repairs and traffic-calming features are being installed on Waiehu Beach Road from Dec. 8-12, causing lane closures and potential delays for drivers.

Chick‑fil‑A’s new Waikīkī outpost will open without a drive‑thru and includes an on‑site event space. Planners say the design aims to limit traffic impacts after earlier congestion complaints.

Honolulu's weather is expected to be drier next week with less shower activity and more sunny skies, as per the National Weather Service. Breezy easterlies will ease, and minimal rain is anticipated.

Honolulu police reported about $7.7M in Oahu fraud losses this year across 222 cases; lawmakers and AARP flagged crypto kiosks and impersonation scams targeting kupuna.

A Hawaii State Hospital patient transferred to a South Carolina psychiatric center died in November, prompting lawmakers to demand a review of the mainland transfer program.

A man faces a life sentence for a Thanksgiving Day armed robbery of a Honolulu sushi restaurant, with charges including robbery, terroristic threatening, and kidnapping.

Federal prosecutors say a 22-year-old Honolulu man and four others were indicted in a federal probe alleging an online 'cult' coerced minors into sexual video calls.

Maui County celebrates the completion of its 100th post-wildfire rebuild, a symbol of community resilience and return to normalcy for affected families.

Construction begins on a new library in Upper Puna, with a ceremony that included a Hawaiian blessing and recognition of late librarian Maxine Aki. The facility aims to be a community hub.

Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez awarded RYSE $2.5M to develop supportive housing for young families on Oʻahu. The gift is the nonprofit's largest to date.

UH plans a statewide rollout of online degrees and stackable credentials to retain local learners and plug workforce gaps in healthcare, education and tech.