HVO narrows Episode 50 window to June 26–27 as precursory spattering begins. NWS warns ash and tephra could affect downwind communities.

Hawaii Pacific Health is taking Kapiolani’s food services in-house, ending Sodexo’s role at two Honolulu hospitals and offering hiring support to roughly 150 workers.

A West Oahu man was sentenced to 188 months after prosecutors say he bought more than 100 pounds of meth, cocaine and heroin in an undercover sting. Federal prosecutors tied the case to a Homeland Security Task Force operation.

A 30-year-old man was critically injured after being struck on the H‑1 west near the Alexander Street on‑ramp in Makiki; lanes were closed and later reopened.

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.