Eric Yeaman, a Honolulu finance executive with Big Island roots, was appointed to the Kamehameha Schools board by a probate court order. His return comes as the trust faces legal and land‑management challenges.

Honolulu bought land across from Shark's Cove for about $24.6M to build a North Shore first‑responder hub that will colocate lifeguards and an ambulance unit.

HNL Alert warns of dangerous flash flooding across Oʻahu; officials urge residents to move to higher ground and avoid flooded roads. Monitor official updates.

Chuck Norris, 86, was hospitalized on Kauai after a medical emergency; TMZ reports he is in good spirits while details remain scarce.

Honolulu police detained several people after reports of gunfire near William Henry Road in Kaneohe; investigators say charges are pending and are asking the public for tips.

The Navy began ventilating Tank 12 at the Red Hill fuel complex on March 18, 2026; officials say nine air monitors and DOH trigger levels will guide operations. EPA signed off on a 2026 engagement plan that maps public meetings and data access.

A 67-year-old property manager was stabbed in Waipahu and a 50-year-old woman was arrested; Honolulu police have opened an attempted-murder investigation.

A 30-year-old was arrested after a Saturday night Waikīkī store robbery; prosecutors charged him with first-degree robbery and set bail at $100,000.

Seven swimmers were pulled from a rip current off Nanakuli Monday night; four, including a 12-year-old, were checked by EMS after lifeguards and a bodyboarder helped. Officials warn to avoid swimming near river mouths during runoff.

A powerful kona storm forced a Waimanalo farmer to free roughly 500 animals after pens failed. Neighbors, the University of Hawaiʻi and a fundraiser are helping with rescues and repairs.

Hawaii beat UC Irvine 71-64 in Henderson to win the Big West and clinch its first NCAA Tournament berth since 2016.

Flooding closed Queen Kaahumanu Highway at Henry Street Saturday, snarling traffic in Kailua-Kona.

Heavy rain overwhelmed parts of Oahu’s sewer system, sending wastewater into Lake Wilson, Kawa Stream and Nuupia Pond. Crews are responding and testing affected waters.