An 80‑unit Māʻalaea condo cleared a county finding to remove crumbling seawalls and install a sand‑filled “burrito,” a dune and public ramp under a $2.4M plan.

Tiny wasps are being released across Hawaii after fresh sightings of stinging nettle caterpillars. Officials urge gardeners to watch plants and call 643‑PEST.

Breezy trade winds and spotty showers through midweek. Gusts and an elevated south swell may affect beaches and boats.

Kam Bowl will close June 28 and reopen July 1 as Alii Diner; owners say a longtime chef will stay and some favorites will remain on the menu.

County planners unveiled a module-based plan to rewrite Title 19, with public meetings across Maui Nui this summer and a target completion in late 2028.

A 42‑year‑old was arrested after a June 4 Waikiki neck stabbing left a 37‑year‑old seriously injured; police say the investigation is ongoing.

Penny Thomas pleaded not guilty to a misdemeanor assault charge after prosecutors say she struck an off-duty Maui police lieutenant during a dispute over baby ducks.

Ola's Hilo distillery picked up another Double Gold as Hawaii lawmakers passed HB2475 to define and protect the name ʻōkolehao.

Temporary hydrant meters across Oʻahu have been stolen, leaving construction sites and community plantings without water and costing permit‑holders thousands.

Honolulu Prosecutor Steve Alm says HPD data show an ~8% drop in crimes and credits police‑community efforts on the west side for the improvement.

Chunming Wang, who invested more than $100M in Oahu real estate, is fighting deportation after federal officials cited alien‑smuggling and Communist Party ties.

UH Mānoa researchers published the first live, in‑situ footage of goblin sharks, documenting Central Pacific sightings that extend the species’ depth and range.

Five people were pulled ashore after a 22-foot boat capsized at the Snipes surf break off Aina Haina; one woman was hospitalized in serious condition.