Benjamin “Jimmy” Barros, a 31-year lifeguard veteran from Hanauma Bay, is Honolulu’s first deputy chief of Ocean Safety — a role meant to bolster training and operations across Oʻahu.

The NWS in Honolulu predicts increased temperatures, humidity, and light showers for Hawaii, with a front moving Tuesday night possibly causing rainfall throughout the week.

Maui Beach Ballroom reopened after addressing a cockroach issue, with a green placard from Hawai‘i DOH confirming its cleanliness and readiness for business.

Suspect was arrested for causing an explosion in Kakaʻako, Honolulu, with no injuries reported. The individual faces multiple charges, including CPD 1st Degree.

Lane closures for geotechnical exploration are scheduled on Pikake Street and Nuhou Street in Līhu‘e from Jan 20-23, between 8 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., with flaggers directing traffic.

A man who threatened Hawaii’s Capitol was chased and arrested after a standoff on Oahu; officials say the weapon was a replica and no one was hurt. The suspect was taken for a mental‑health evaluation.

Hawai'i's DLNR is surveying Honolulu residents for insights into the 2021 Red Hill fuel spill to inform remediation efforts and enhance community engagement.

A 22-year-old was arrested after a machete attack on Kinau Street left a person seriously injured. Police say the investigation is ongoing amid other machete-related crimes on Oahu.

Hawaii reports travel-related Zika and dengue cases on O'ahu; first Zika case on the island in 2026. Health Department responds with vector control and public outreach.

The Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight Authority and partners will hold 10 islandwide workshops starting Thursday to gather public input for a new management plan for Maunakea.

The County of Kaua'i Finance Department received the cashVest 90+ Award in 2025 from analytics firm threeplusone for its outstanding public funds management throughout four quarters.

High school football stars visit Shriners Children's Hawaii during Polynesian Bowl week, giving patients an opportunity to meet and get autographs from future collegiate athletes.

Maui County Federal Credit Union has reopened its Lahaina branch in the building that survived the 2023 wildfires. The branch will offer standard services while the ATM remains offline.