Honokaa two-way standout Josyah Napoleon-Umeda was named MaxPreps Hawaii Player of the Year after a 17-0 season and the school's first HHSAA baseball title.

A Kula man, Bryan Rhoades, died after a single-vehicle crash on Pūlehu Road; police say alcohol is considered a factor and investigators are still reviewing toxicology.

Kailua‑Kona’s Kona Inn Restaurant has new local owners, a new chef and a refreshed menu and dining room set to debut next Thursday. The team keeps classics while modernizing the space.

A 57-year-old woman was arrested Sunday after allegedly trying to stab the 72-year-old resident manager of a Honolulu building on Kina'u Street; the manager was uninjured.

Island invasive‑species teams are urging Hawaiʻi residents to report suspect plants and animals and to allow crews into yards — early action can stop outbreaks.

Kauai reposted HIEMA images showing the NHC advisory for Tropical Storm Amanda. Officials say the storm remains offshore but could increase surf and rain; HIEMA points residents to Ready Hawaii.

A Hawaii‑based consortium led by a Los Angeles tech backer is exploring moving Moana Pasifika to Honolulu, citing broadcast windows and a planned Aloha Stadium rebuild. The bid faces big travel and commercial hurdles.

A young man was shot and killed during an apparent robbery at a Mililani home late Thursday; police have asked the public for tips.

Maui County posted a two-year master-plan schedule for the Lahaina Royal Complex and opened a statewide survey to gather public input ahead of a final plan due summer 2027.

A Maui man pleaded guilty to aiding a laser strike on a federal aircraft. Sentencing is set for June 17, 2026, as FAA and FBI enforcement increases in Hawaiʻi.

Preliminary environmental studies are underway for Lahaina Bypass Phase 1C; the three‑mile extension has $100M conditionally earmarked and public meetings are planned.

A June 2 single-vehicle crash on Meheula Parkway in Mililani claimed a 76-year-old passenger and left the driver hospitalized while HPD investigates.

Kyoto matcha brand Maruwu Seicha will open three more cafés on Oahu after its Waikīkī debut. The chain plans island‑exclusive flavors and additional locations through November 2026.