A Tokyo man was sentenced to 12 months and one day after admitting he shipped hundreds of firearm components from Hawaii to Japan without required export licenses.

Federal officials added Hawaii to a ten‑state Medicaid demonstration to expand mental‑health and addiction care. Maui clinics are slated for early certification.

A federal suit filed June 1 challenges the Hawaiian Homes 50% blood‑quantum rule, arguing the cutoff unlawfully bars residents from applying for DHHL leases. The case pits constitutional law against a program designed for Native Hawaiian beneficiaries.

The Hawai‘i State Energy Office corrected spreadsheet mistakes in a May 2026 update that changed LNG’s economics, lifting some scenarios and refocusing regulators on Waiau and a JERA $2B plan.

Scattered showers and gusty east-northeast winds keep Honolulu humid today. South-facing shores are under a High Surf Advisory through Thursday, June 4.

A dual-branded Hyatt Place and Hyatt House opened in Ewa Beach’s Ho‘opili, adding about 240 rooms near the Skyline rail. Initial rates are appearing in the low-to-mid $240s.

Spotty showers and gusty trades in Honolulu through midweek. Surf may reach advisory levels by Wednesday.

High Surf Advisory through 6 p.m. HST — south shore sets of 7–10 ft expected. Expect dangerous wave runup during this afternoon's high tide.

At the Shangri‑La Dialogue, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth warned of China’s rapid military buildup and pressed Asian allies to boost spending. His remarks carry direct implications for Hawaii's military posture.

The Makakilo‑Kapolei neighborhood board conditionally endorsed Amazon’s proposed 2.8M‑sq‑ft fulfillment center and formed a community review group amid traffic and automation concerns.

Ke Kauhale ʻo Luhia opened in Waimānalo with 20 tiny homes and low rents; leaders hail early declines in unsheltered homelessness even as auditors review kauhale spending.

Breezy ENE trades gusting near 29 mph today; Small Craft Advisory through 6 a.m. HST Thursday and a south swell may rough south-facing beaches into the weekend.

Hawai‘i County advanced a resolution to use eminent domain to acquire land along Government Beach Road in Puna, setting up a potential court fight with a long-time landowner.