The Hawaiʻi Department of Health closed the Subway at Kunia on July 17 after inspectors found refrigeration failures that could affect food safety.

An Oʻahu grand jury indicted a man this week in connection with a 2024 Haleiwa game room raid, accusing him of gambling, weapons and drug offenses.

Kaua‘i’s elections office is deploying ballot drop boxes islandwide and mail ballots are due to arrive ahead of the Aug. 8 primary. Drop boxes will be open 24/7 through Election Day at 7 p.m.

Breezy east‑northeast trades will bring gusts up to 24 mph and a Small Craft Advisory through Friday; isolated windward showers possible. Highs near 86°F.

Ocean Dim Sum at 1150 Bishop St. was briefly closed after DOH found a removed handwashing sink and unlabeled foods; a July 15 follow-up inspection cleared the violations.

Budget committee advanced Bill 47 to cut Honolulu's vehicle‑weight fee; city staff warn the change could cost $20–30M and require costly registration‑system upgrades.

An environmental court has ordered a new review of plans for a Ritz‑Carlton at Turtle Bay, pausing permits while wildlife and habitat impacts are reassessed.

Act 2338 removes Hawaiʻi Promise’s last‑dollar rule so Pell and private aid can go toward housing and food while the state continues to cover up to 95% of tuition.

Incumbent Rep. Jill Tokuda centers her 2026 campaign on affordability — proposing Social Security fixes, a temporary gas-tax pause and housing rules to rein in big buyers.

Gusty ENE trades will bring scattered showers and a Small Craft Advisory through Sunday, with King Tides possible early next week.

Breezy east‑northeast trades keep Honolulu warm with scattered windward showers. Mariners should watch for choppy seas and elevated high tides starting Sunday.

Trade winds gust into the mid‑20s with spotty windward showers. Small Craft Advisory in effect through Friday, July 10; King Tide nuisance flooding possible Sunday.

Gov. Josh Green signed laws banning most disposable e-cigarettes and creating a state registry of FDA-authorized vaping products.