Two boaters were stranded after their vessel sank off Hanauma Bay; one swam to shore, the other was rescued by a jet ski and HFD, with minor injuries.

U.S. and Chinese military officials met in Honolulu this week under the MMCA to review risky naval and air encounters and plan a 2026 follow‑up.

Persistent brisk winds in Honolulu will weaken by the weekend, with some showers expected, particularly over windward and mauka areas. Conditions are favorable for aviation and marine activities, with surf elevated on north and west shores today.

Two drivers were injured after a U‑turn collision on Kūhiō Highway near Kapaka Street in Princeville; investigators say speed doesn't appear to be a factor.

HART invites the public to a design workshop for the Downtown Skyline Station, part of Honolulu's urban development, held at Aloha Tower Marketplace on November 19, 2025.

A nine-member team from Kihei captured the team championship at the 50th Gene Lewis Invitational in Mesa, taking five division titles and the overall trophy.

A Honolulu mother accuses the Boys & Girls Club of Hawaii of ignoring months of sexual abuse and bullying against her then-10-year-old son at a Spalding after-school program. Attorneys are asking other victims to come forward as the case moves through court.

After multimillion‑dollar payouts and the Waikīkī shooting of a teenager, Hawaii’s new pursuit law and a City Council settlement are under scrutiny. The choices made now will shape how often officers chase fleeing cars.

Hawai‘i Island police arrested 19 individuals for DUI in one week, with total DUI arrests down by 4.80% from last year. Major crashes slightly increased, but fatal crashes decreased by 25%.

Hawaii's PUC has approved a 25.75% rate increase for Young Brothers' interisland shipping to improve the company's financial stability, sparking concerns among local businesses about rising operational costs.

Honolulu PD will pilot automatic transcription on bodycams for 30 days; advocates warn the move could be a first step toward deeper surveillance.

HSI says a Harvard‑led feasibility study is finished and more than 570 pages were delivered to partners — but the $30 one‑way fare has vanished from public materials. Islanders want the math, the harbor list and a timeline.

A 56-year-old woman was rescued by the Kaua'i Fire Department from Waipo'o Falls Trail after becoming injured. The operation was complicated by bad weather but succeeded with aid from a helicopter crew.