Hilton Hawaiian Village finished a two-phase, roughly $83M refresh of its Rainbow Tower, delivering 822 renovated rooms with island-inspired design as Waikiki heads into summer.

A large quake off Mindanao set off a Pacific Tsunami Warning Center advisory; Hawaii officials say the threat to the islands is under evaluation.

Warm, blustery weekend in Honolulu — highs near 83°F and gusts to 29 mph. Small Craft Advisory for local waters through 6 AM Sunday.

Maui chef Lee Anne Wong won Food Network’s 24 in 24 and the $100,000 grand prize after a grueling 24‑hour competition. Her nori‑wrapped ahi tuna sealed the victory.

A new takeout dessert spot from the team behind Cinnamon's has opened in Kailua, serving rotating soft-serve, specialty drinks and cookies inspired by family recipes.

Federal prosecutors say a 66‑year‑old Kahului resident voted in the 2022 and 2024 federal elections while not a U.S. citizen; she now faces misdemeanor charges and potential prison time.

UH has opened a national search for an associate vice president to coordinate workforce training across all 10 campuses. The role aims to link curriculum with employers and expand apprenticeships.

A 30‑year‑old motorcyclist died after colliding with a sedan on Kahakai Boulevard Wednesday evening; police arrested the driver and charged him with negligent homicide. An autopsy has been ordered.

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.