January RAM data show Maui single-family median hit $1.445M while sales slowed and listing times climbed. Luxury deals lifted the headline even as activity cooled.

Gusty east trades bring isolated showers and high surf advisories to Honolulu through Thursday. Secure loose items and avoid exposed waters.

Elijah Ickes scored on a wild pitch to lift Hawai'i to a 4-3 walk-off over Gonzaga, giving the Rainbow Warriors the season-opening series at Les Murakami Stadium.

Maui Police say two juveniles reported missing in January — Destiny Gill and Daezirie Yuen — have been located and were found in good health.

Aloha Iā Halewilikō opened on the former Aiea Sugar Mill site with 140 affordable apartments for kupuna and onsite services through local partners.

Honolulu-founded Trinity Investments has relocated its corporate headquarters to Miami as its Hawaiʻi holdings shrink to a single hotel, the Westin Maui.

Two measures would create regional shoreline mitigation districts and allow limited hardening; DLNR warns the changes could imperil public beaches and access.

Lawmakers have proposed a $130B fund to rebuild schools nationwide; Hawaii officials say federal grants and bonds could help chip away at a large repair backlog.

Hilton Grand Vacations gave $1 million to the Waikīkī BID to fund turf, signage and safety‑focused upgrades at Kūhiō Beach Park. WBID will administer and maintain the work.

Senators advanced two bills this week that would limit corporations from spending to influence Hawaii elections and clarify the powers granted to artificial entities. Lawmakers say the measures protect voters' voices.

A Ward Village penthouse at Anaha closed for $14.5M — about $1.3M under ask. The two-level, five-bedroom home includes a private rooftop pool and roughly 6,700 sqft.

Sen. Brian Schatz filed the FAIR Act proposing a 4.1% federal pay increase in 2027 to help close a roughly 27% pay gap with private-sector jobs.

A DHRD report found hundreds of state jobs vacant for years and lawmakers have filed bills to abolish chronically empty posts. Advocates say the moves could free up millions, but agencies warn of service risks.