Aloha Greek has opened a frozen‑yogurt counter at the Outrigger Waikīkī Paradise Hotel, serving frozen yogurt and shave ice to hotel guests and beachgoers.

A man armed with a butcher knife demanded cash at a Kalihi store early Thursday and fled when customers entered; police say no one was hurt. Investigators are asking for tips.

Honolulu police opened a robbery investigation after an incident at The Wedding Ring Shop on Kapiolani Boulevard. Authorities are asking anyone with information to contact HPD or CrimeStoppers.

State health officials warned swimmers to avoid Kailua's waters after heavy rains turned the bay brown. Testing and sampling are underway.

Corn Onoz Hawaii has moved from pop-ups to a Pearl City storefront, serving elote-style corn on a stick and rotating 'chee Z' flavors.

Kaua‘i Mayor Derek Kawakami announced a Democratic primary bid to unseat Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke, bringing a neighbor‑island challenge as questions swirl around Luke’s campaign reporting.

San Paolo’s new weekend brunch in Waikiki pairs American classics with Brazilian staples like pão de queijo waffles and Catupiry‑topped eggs Benedict.

A bill in the Hawaii Legislature would force agencies to define who counts as a "bona fide" farmer — and could curb property owners using token agriculture to get tax breaks. Lawmakers want a tiered matrix to sort subsistence growers from commercial operations.

The St. Patrick’s Day street festival returns to Fort Street Mall on Tuesday with live music, food vendors and a Waikīkī parade that will affect midday traffic.

A Friday HNL Alert warned of a possible Wahiawā Dam failure; evacuation warnings covered parts of Haleiwa and Waialua as officials monitored reservoir levels.

More than 17,300 Oʻahu customers lost power March 13 as scattered outages hit neighborhoods from Ala Moana to Kailua. Hawaiian Electric crews worked island‑wide amid heavy weather.

Two House bills would require a short multilingual tenant notice and new protections for residents displaced by 201H developments.

The 45th Kapalua Wine & Food Festival runs June 25–28 with celebrity chefs, rare wines, a Grand Tasting Gala and events from pickleball to a beachside BBQ.