The Hawai‘i Tourism Authority has opened applications for a new president and CEO with a June 26 deadline; the job will oversee marketing, community stewardship and the Hawai‘i Convention Center.

Hospice Maui says patient care continues as usual after CMS paused new hospice enrollments; leaders point families to Medicare’s Care Compare and a local hotline.

Breezy trades are building across Honolulu; gusts could reach advisory levels by Thursday.

The Nareit Foundation is accepting applications from Hawaiʻi nonprofits for affordable housing grants. Deadline: Friday, June 19, 2026 at 5 p.m.

Breezy east‑northeast trades keep Honolulu warm with isolated morning showers. Small Craft Advisory affects select channels into Wednesday evening.

The EPA has partially rejected Hawaii’s haze plan, blocking enforceable shutdowns of two oil‑fired plants and leaving grid reliability and legal questions unresolved.

A head-on collision on Daniel K. Inouye Highway killed two people and injured others Friday, closing Saddle Road for hours while police investigated.

Gov. Josh Green rolled out "A Vision for Hawaiʻi’s Future," a nine‑chapter policy blueprint that sets targets to build nearly 50,000 affordable homes and expand Kauhale supportive housing. The plan ties housing goals to an existing development pipeline and new climate funding.

Gusty trade winds today with spotty showers; heavier downpours and isolated thunderstorms are possible Friday.

Mauna Kea Beach Hotel completed a nearly $240M revitalization, adding a 22,000‑sq‑ft spa, adults‑only infinity pool, redesigned golf course and refreshed 252 rooms.

Allegations that a longtime Oʻahu doctor secretly used his own sperm have resurfaced, exposing a gap in Hawaiʻi law and prompting calls for new remedies.

Lifeguards posted shark-warning signs at Kahe Point after two 5–7-foot sharks were sighted near the flumes; Ocean Safety is patrolling the area and advising caution.

Hawaiʻi DOH says PFAS were detected at the Haleakalā Park Rain Shed Chlorinator on Maui. Officials are reviewing test results and will post follow-up guidance if needed.