HPD's Human Trafficking Unit executed search warrants in Aiea and Pearl City this week, locating several sex workers and seizing more than $21,000 while investigations continue.

Hawaii officials say there is no tsunami threat after a 6.7 earthquake near Mindanao. State and federal centers are continuing to monitor sea‑level data and alerts.

Maui County is holding a Zoom open house Thursday evening to gather public input on the West Maui Greenway environmental assessment. Comments will be accepted through July 24.

Breezy trades keep Honolulu warm with spotty windward showers; Small Craft Advisory through Friday.

Breezy east‑northeast trades will bring spotty showers to windward Oʻahu Wednesday, with gusts and choppy channels into Thursday morning.

Congressional earmarks include funds for a wildfire detection network and mobile generators for Honolulu; subapplications are due by July 22, 2026.

Starting July 1, Maui County will lift the student age cap and let county employees ride the Maui Bus fare‑free with ID.

Lifeguards posted shark-warning signs at Banzai Pipeline after aggressive sharks were seen near the break. Officials are patrolling and urging beachgoers to stay ashore.

Lifeguards posted shark-warning signs at Ke Iki Beach after a tiger shark was sighted offshore. Officials are urging beachgoers to obey signs and check with lifeguards.

Honolulu's new Oʻahu Hazard Explorer maps tsunami, flood, dam and wildfire risk for any address and provides plain‑language evacuation guidance.

Blood Bank of Hawaiʻi warns AB plasma could be exhausted in days after one patient’s needs; donors are urged to schedule appointments this week.

Mostly sunny and hot with isolated afternoon showers through Friday. Trades pick up late weekend, making beaches choppy.

Muggy morning with isolated showers and highs near 86°F. High Surf Advisory canceled but a new swell could raise surf Thursday.