Mostly sunny Honolulu with highs near 84°F. Trade winds return Thursday and advisory surf affects east‑facing shores. Expect breezy afternoons.

A salary panel is poised to approve a 4.7% pay increase for most top Honolulu officials even as the city handles costly storm recovery. Key roles from the mayor to chiefs would see bumps if the commission signs off.

Gov. Josh Green hosted the Western Governors’ Association policy forum in Lahaina and toured Ka Laʻi Ola interim housing as officials pressed for action on FSRI recommendations. The sessions focused on recovery, housing and code changes after the 2023 fires.

SB2110 would codify Hawaii’s Carbon Smart pilot into a permanent soil‑health program with start‑up funds to help farmers rebuild soils, hold water and boost local food production.

The Maui AIDS Foundation says the White House’s FY2027 budget to eliminate HOPWA would threaten housing subsidies for people with HIV. County budget hearings are underway as leaders weigh local support.

Hawaii's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 2.2% in January, tying South Dakota for the nation's lowest. Payrolls added 2,600 jobs even as participation remains a concern.

An 86-year-old man died after being pulled from Waikiki’s Kuhio Beach lagoon; lifeguards and EMS performed resuscitation and an autopsy is pending.

A tourist was arrested after a captain was stabbed during a Kona snorkel tour. The captain is stable and the suspect faces attempted murder charges.

Thousands of millipedes swarmed Kalaheo High this week; pest crews treated affected areas and custodians are monitoring the campus. Numbers have reportedly dropped after treatment.

A public‑interest law firm wants the University of Hawaiʻi to release executive‑session minutes and recordings tied to the hiring and evaluation of President Wendy Hensel.

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.