More than 950 acres of Kāneʻohe Pali have been moved into state stewardship to protect drinking water, cultural sites and native habitat. Public and federal funds helped seal the deal.

A man in LA received a 6-year prison sentence for his part in a drug trafficking operation that spread to Hawaii, involving large amounts of fentanyl, heroin, and meth.

Residents say Kaahumanu Street has become dangerous as drivers routinely exceed the 25 mph limit, prompting calls for speed bumps and stepped-up enforcement. HPD reports dozens of crashes on the corridor.

Hawai‘i Island police are searching for endangered 82-year-old Jacquelyn Glenn from Kailua-Kona, last seen on December 5; public's assistance is requested.

Kaua‘i Police seek public assistance in locating missing 30-year-old Jacob Durnell, not seen since December 1, 2025. He frequents Līhuʻe to Kaumakani areas.

Mayor Rick Blangiardi asked Taiwan’s president to help redevelop the four‑acre Chinatown Cultural Plaza, calling the complex a crime‑plagued eyesore and proposing demolition and leaseback options.

Dean & DeLuca Hawaii's Royal Hawaiian Center shop pairs French pastries with Hawaii‑exclusive merch for the holidays. Croissants, artisan breads and limited totes are on offer.

The Kaua‘i HI-Wifi Starlink Program, launched by DCCA and the County of Kaua‘i, provides free public Wi-Fi using Starlink to enhance connectivity in underserved areas of Kaua‘i.

The Maui County Board of Ethics has made significant progress in its first 100 days, led by Lauren Akitake, with increased efficiency in ethics advice delivery and improved trust among county employees.

The Honolulu Police Department's "Shop with a Cop" event provided local children with a festive shopping experience alongside officers, with support from community partners.

A Honolulu Police officer was injured during an altercation with an armed man in crisis in Waikīkī; both were hospitalized and an attempted murder investigation is underway.

CoStar and local market reports show Honolulu's retail availability is squeezed — many neighborhoods report under 3% availability and little new construction. That scarcity is pushing tenants toward subleases, pop-ups and a longer hunt for storefronts.

A motorcyclist was critically injured Monday morning after being struck on westbound Nimitz Highway near the H‑1 on‑ramp; lanes were closed and police are investigating.