A 32-year-old man was rushed to the hospital after a car mounted a Waipahu sidewalk Tuesday afternoon. Police say the Traffic Division's Vehicular Homicide Section is investigating.

HNL quietly added AI-generated island songs to its terminal soundtrack. Travelers, musicians and lawmakers are split over whether the tracks reflect Hawaiian culture or undercut local artists.

A 12-year-old boy is in serious condition after being struck by a car Monday night at Aiea Heights Drive and Ulune Street; Honolulu EMS treated and transported him.

A Halawa corrections worker was charged after prosecutors say she stole and used an inmate's credit card. The Attorney General's office filed multiple fraud and identity‑theft counts.

Gov. Josh Green posted that a Maui development will add 221 affordable rentals — a needed boost amid a deep local housing shortage.

Honolulu police arrested a 76-year-old after a Nanakuli home shooting; a witness disarmed the suspect and the injured man was treated at the scene. Detectives say the probe is ongoing.

Rescue crews recovered the body of a diver off Sand Island after a wide-area search; Honolulu Police have opened an unattended‑death investigation.

Three veteran lifeguards were suspended without pay after testing positive for alcohol while on duty at Ala Moana's Magic Island. The city has opened an investigation and says further action could follow.

A 43‑year‑old man was stabbed at an Ala Moana bus stop before 1 a.m.; police are searching for a suspect who fled on a BMX toward Waikīkī.

The ILH cut its regular-season baseball slate from 14 to seven games per team, reshaping standings and creating instant clinch scenarios for top programs.

Ala Moana's MF Burger Shop quietly landed next to Jugo Life, serving double‑wagyu smashburgers and beef‑tallow fries from a tiny weekly pop‑up. Preorders and dates appear on Instagram.

Lawmakers pressed the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity after officials admitted decades‑long inspector discretion that may conflict with state law as pest finds and a bovine TB outbreak raise alarms.

A Honolulu team used mRNA to produce PD‑L1‑blocking nanobodies that shrank colorectal tumors about 50% in mice, suggesting a cheaper alternative to pricey antibody drugs.