Hurricane Henriette rapidly strengthened to Category 1 status Sunday, tracking north of Hawaii with 80 mph winds while posing no direct threat to the islands.

Hawaii's DAGS Audit Division scrutinizes HART invoices, withholding non-compliant funds before approving reimbursement from the Mass Transit Special Fund.

The City of Honolulu installed new signage at Ala Wai Golf Course marking areas as private property, escalating enforcement against homeless encampments that have existed there for years.

Hawai'i Island closures are scheduled for August 27-28 for animal control, affecting hunters and hikers in several areas, aimed at protecting the endangered palila bird from feral goats and sheep.

The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation will close the right lane on eastbound Farrington Highway near Maʻipalaoa Bridge for maintenance, affecting traffic for a week.

Tropical Storm Henriette is expected to affect Hawaii's weather, with lighter winds, rising humidity, increased cloud cover, and showers, especially in windward and mountain areas.

A knife-wielding attacker left two people bleeding in a Sheridan Street bar's back room before vanishing into the morning crowd. The brutal 9 AM assault adds to the troubling pattern of violence plaguing this notorious stretch.

A 75-foot Atlantis Cruises tour boat became grounded on a Waikiki reef while attempting to navigate heavy swells near Kewalos Basin. Video captured the dramatic incident as the vessel tried to exit the harbor.

A hiker in her 60s was rescued from the Lanikai Pillbox Trail by the HFD after an injury prevented her descent. She was airlifted to safety with no injuries reported among the rescue team.

Popular Kailua-Kona Mexican restaurant shuttered after health inspectors found cockroaches in ready-to-eat foods and multiple safety violations.

Another three-alarm fire struck Mapunapuna's industrial district Thursday, adding to a concerning pattern of major blazes in the area.

A 29-year-old man accused of attacking his elderly parents with a hammer in Waikiki will face trial next week with his defense planning an insanity plea.

Hawaiʻi's Department of Health offers free medical cannabis education courses for healthcare providers, covering the endocannabinoid system, clinical applications, and state regulations.