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.

Capriotti's opened its second Oahu shop in Kapolei, run by local restaurateur Soojung Heu, bringing the Bobbie, Capastrami and cheesesteaks to the west side.

A 46-year-old woman who was seriously injured in a Waimanalo crash on Jan. 29 died Feb. 7, Honolulu police confirm.

Heavy showers and gusty east-northeast winds keep Honolulu on alert; a Flood Watch and High Wind Warning run through 6 p.m. HST.

Heavy rain and gusty trade winds will buffet Honolulu through Monday. Flood Watch and High Wind Warning are in effect statewide.

Punahou Carnival returns this weekend with a jungle theme: rides, the Art Gallery, malasadas and fundraising for student scholarships. The two-day fair is student-run and free to enter.