A Conservation Biology ranking names Hawaiian monk seals most vulnerable to macroplastic pollution. Researchers point to fishing gear and ocean currents and say targeted cleanups can help.

The city bought 175 N. Pauahi Street for about $4.52M; officials will stabilize the underused building and explore affordable‑housing and community uses.

Kooks Coffee rolled a second cart into Kakaʻako while keeping its UH Mānoa trailer, serving playful drinks like Nanner Bread, Ubae Watch and plant-based Rockers.

Honolulu EMS data shows half of 36 recent Oʻahu bike incidents involved riders without helmets, with 20 people hospitalized. Advocates and agencies are pressing for proper fit and helmet access.

Pono Potions opened PEWA on Bethel Street — a Chinatown lounge where the company’s island syrups anchor cocktails, brunch and community events.

A Flood Advisory covered Oʻahu into the evening of April 12 as heavy rain raised the risk of street and stream flooding.

A chemical odor prompted the closure of a stretch of Ala Moana Boulevard; police are investigating and motorists are asked to avoid the area. Updates are pending.

A NOTAM closed a taxiway at Kawaihapai (Dillingham) Airfield after heavy rain flooded the surface; pilots should check NOTAMs and exercise caution.

High wind warnings are in effect for Kauaʻi and Oʻahu through 6 a.m. HST Friday as forecasters warn of gusty winds and heavy rain.

NWS Honolulu issued a Flash Flood Advisory for Molokaʻi until 6 p.m. HST on April 8; officials urged residents to avoid flooded roads and follow local alerts.

Police swarmed downtown Honolulu late Wednesday after an attempted murder call on Lusitana Street; the victim's condition remains unknown.

NWS Honolulu warned of waterspouts and damaging gusts off the Big Island through 10:15 a.m. HST; mariners were urged to seek safe harbor.

Jason Momoa and Jack Johnson will headline an April 23 benefit at Ko Olina to raise funds for Hawaiʻi families hit by recent floods.