Mostly clear this morning, but a front will bring rain and stronger winds by Friday night. Surf and small-boat advisories are in effect through the weekend.

A state‑commissioned analysis finds Hawaiʻi’s medical cannabis system already captures most patient spending and models a far larger adult‑use market — with tax upside and public‑health tradeoffs.

HDOT will install NACS connectors at NEVI chargers on Oʻahu and Maui during maintenance this week, creating brief outages while expanding compatibility. The upgraded hubs will keep multiple connector types and remain open 24/7.

A UHERO analysis finds that once local prices are accounted for, Hawaiʻi’s economy ranks among the weakest U.S. states — and growth, not just affordability, is the issue.

Jeff and Lauren Sánchez Bezos gave $3.5M—$1.5M for Lahainaluna scholarships and $2M for UH research on vegetation and watershed projects to lower wildfire risk.

FBI Honolulu named the Coalition for a Drug‑Free Hawaii a Director’s Community Leadership Award recipient for its prevention work and community outreach.

Multi‑agency crews searched off Kahili Beach after a 19‑year‑old was swept from rocks; one person was rescued and searches will resume at dawn.

High surf and elevated tides could bring minor coastal flooding through Monday. Scattered showers and breezy conditions may make beaches and roads hazardous.

Antisemitic vandalism on Nounou Mountain was condemned by Kaua'i officials, with Mayor Kawakami and Police Chief Ke urging the public to assist in the investigation.

A Kahului couple says they lost more than $220,000 to an alleged roofing scam. The BBB's Restoring Trust program is coordinating donated repairs and needs a roofer to step forward.

A 50-year-old bicyclist was hospitalized after a hit-and-run on Sand Island Parkway. Police say the rider is in serious condition and are seeking witnesses and video.

The Hawai‘i Police Department's Vice Division seized large amounts of drugs, firearms, and ammunition in 2025, leading to 297 arrests and 427 warrants issued.

Honolulu Police investigate a robbery and a shooting on January 26th; the first involved a masked man with a gun, the second involved gunfire from a car, with no injuries.