Neale Asato of Asato Family Shop earned a spot among five finalists for the 2026 James Beard Award in Outstanding Pastry Chef or Baker. The nod makes him Hawaiʻi's only finalist this year.

A City-shared drone flyover gives a new aerial look at the elevated guideway near the future Kūwili (Iwilei) Station as Segment 3 work advances.

A 46-year-old man was fatally stabbed in Makiki and Honolulu police say a suspect is in custody. Detectives say the victim had argued with his 23-year-old girlfriend.

State agriculture officials warn Merrie Monarch visitors not to move ʻōhiʻa off Hawaiʻi Island as rapid ʻōhiʻa death continues; airport checks and hoʻihoʻi baskets will be available.

A pickup in Anahola crossed the center line and ejected a passenger; the rider was flown to Queen’s on Oʻahu and the driver was arrested on multiple counts.

DOH confirmed a fourth travel-related dengue case on Oʻahu and says the risk of local spread is low. Mosquito-control teams were dispatched and residents are urged to dump standing water.

A Hilo man faces multiple charges after police say he drove off with a postal worker's keys that open PO boxes; authorities recovered the keys and marijuana.

Neiman Marcus is exiting Ala Moana Center; a local business report says the store’s last day will be March 27 and that 161 Hawaii positions will be eliminated. The closure comes as parent Saks Global restructures under Chapter 11.

A shot was fired from a pickup in Waimānalo on Tuesday; no one was injured. Honolulu police recovered a shell casing and are investigating.

A new review shows Chinese research ships and sensors have produced detailed seabed maps reaching Hawaiian waters. The reporting raises fresh questions about undersea warfare and local defense planning.

A sinkhole forced a full closure of Kalanianaole Highway near Makapuʻu and Sea Life Park Monday, snarling windward traffic. Officials urged motorists to avoid the area while crews assess and repair the road.

Los Angeles-based BH Properties bought The Shops at Mauna Lani in Kamuela and has tapped CBRE to lead leasing and upgrades at the resort-side center.

Roughly 200,000 gallons of partially treated wastewater overflowed at the Lahaina plant during a March Kona storm; warning signs were posted and state health officials were notified.