Three-time world champion John John Florence says he will skip full-time WSL competition in 2026 to focus on family and travel. The WSL has handed his season wildcard to Ramzi Boukhiam.

Maui County Council passed Bill 15 on first reading to allow factory-built homes in the Lahaina burn zone. Supporters tout speed; critics warn about durability, warranties and local jobs.

Hawaii sets the candidate filing start date for the 2026 Elections on February 2, providing guidance for those seeking office including the governorship.

Decades‑old sugar canals and a 'high hazard' Wahiawā Dam are flooding Oʻahu farms as the state moves to buy Lake Wilson; repair costs and timelines are rising.

The city has proposed a land swap and temporary trailers at Ocean Safety’s Leahi Avenue base while officials vet Kewalo Basin and a Kakaako parcel for a permanent headquarters.

DAGS purchased 162 Philips AEDs for 40 state buildings across five islands; installations and staff training will roll out over the next few months. The devices will be paired with maintenance and monitoring.

Hawaii Governor Josh Green secured an extension of FEMA housing aid for Maui wildfire survivors until February 2027, ensuring ongoing recovery efforts for the affected residents.

Honolulu PD officers mentor students at local schools to address bullying, fostering trust and promoting communication through the Mālama Ko Aloha program.

Two men held a Keeaumoku convenience-store worker at gunpoint Friday afternoon and fled in a gray sedan. Police released suspect descriptions and asked the public for tips.

A multiagency sweep on Oʻahu recovered eight endangered children, two of whom had been missing more than a year; investigators say follow‑up work is ongoing.

A 48‑year‑old was arrested after a Moanalua stabbing that left a 28‑year‑old hospitalized. Honolulu police say the suspect was taken into custody as detectives continue the probe.

HPD is investigating skeletal remains found in Mānoa, near the University area. The identity and circumstances are unknown, and no arrests have been made.

A 33-year-old was arrested in Schofield after police say she doused her husband with a boiling liquid, leaving him with severe burns. Investigators are asking for tips.