A UH study finds restoring native forests in the Ala Wai watershed could cut flood damage and lower long‑term dredging bills.

The Hawai‘i Food & Wine Festival returns Oct. 16–Nov. 8 across three islands. Tickets go on sale May 23 and proceeds support culinary education and local producers.

A Maui council committee moved to recommend buying a 0.41‑acre Kaʻehu Bay lot despite a Native Hawaiian family’s objections and questions about title. The measure now heads to the full council.

Hawthorne Cat paid $8.56 million for a Kalihi industrial parcel from Alexander & Baldwin and will convert it into a secondary rentals and parts hub on Oʻahu.

A 93‑year‑old driver who was critically injured in a May 11 wrong‑way crash on the Moanalua Freeway off‑ramp in Kalihi has died, authorities say. The medical examiner notified HPD on May 20.

State Sen. Jarrett Keohokalole filed to run for Hawaii's 1st Congressional District, launching his campaign with union endorsements and a Magic Island rally.

Honolulu EMS reports a rise in child near‑drownings this spring and urges close supervision, life jackets and CPR training to prevent tragedies.

Hawaii County bought and preserved 364 acres known as Honolulu Landing in Puna, using PONC funds to protect ancient sites and fragile shoreline. The purchase ends a years-long campaign to keep the land public.

Bank of Hawaii paid $16.5M for Mark's Garage in Chinatown and will use the 308-space garage for employee parking, removing hundreds of public spaces downtown.

Scattered showers and gusty east‑northeast trades today in Honolulu; minor coastal flooding is possible during late‑afternoon high tides.

Gusty ENE trades push highs near 85°F with isolated showers. A Coastal Flood Statement warns of minor overwash at late‑afternoon high tides.

Lawmakers sent SB3025 to the governor to create a program that could buy and wipe out about $91M in medical debt for roughly 50,000 Hawaii residents. The bill includes a $500,000 startup appropriation.

A 27-year-old Kahului man died after his car struck the rear of a school bus on Kuihelani Highway in Wailuku; police say the investigation is ongoing.