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.

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.