State transportation officials will preview study alternatives for a major rebuild of Runway 2-20 at Kahului Airport and explain how closures could affect flights.

Pre-sales are underway for 14 luxury factory-built homes in Hawaii Kai; units built in Vietnam are due by June 2026 and a Kapolei plant could add about 400 jobs.

Warm and breezy with gusts to about 28 mph and advisory‑level surf through the afternoon. Expect scattered windward showers and choppy seas.

An investigator with Honolulu’s Prosecuting Attorney’s Office was indicted on multiple counts including witness tampering and intimidation, and the case was referred to the Hawaiʻi AG.

Scattered morning showers and gusty NE trades push large surf to north and east shores; avoid exposed beaches this afternoon.

A cluster of state bills moved forward this week to hand HCDA new powers over Hilo’s Banyan Drive, fund planning and give the state tools to buy key parcels. Committees advanced measures while demolition and master‑planning work proceed.

A last-second tip and overtime surge lifted Hawaii past UCSB 78-75 on the night AC Carter's jersey was retired.

Beijing-born Cotti Coffee opened at Pearl Highlands while Mikiya Wagyu Shabu debuted on Kapiolani, bringing signature drinks and A5 wagyu to Oahu.

A state audit found DOBOR can't show whether the 2019 salvage-insurance law saved taxpayers. Records and collection practices are incomplete, the report says.

State health inspectors closed Jade Palace 2 in Kailua-Kona after finding live and dead cockroaches and multiple critical food-safety failures. The restaurant must remain shut until DOH signs off.

Scattered showers and gusty east winds Friday with a Flood Watch for Kauai from 3 PM. Highs near 80°F and brief heavy downpours possible in stronger storms.

Koali Denning‑Ring's family pressed lawmakers as HB2589 moved out of committee; the bill would make certain repeat unlicensed driving that causes death a Class A felony. Supporters hope the change deters repeat offenders.

Warm, breezy Thursday with isolated showers and gusty east trades. High Surf and Small Craft Advisories through 6 PM HST.