A Honolulu judge found a Halawa inmate competent to stand trial in the October 2024 killing of his cellmate; a jury date is set for July.

DAGS certified about $89.4M in reimbursements to HART for Q1 2026 after auditors removed roughly $43K in noncompliant invoice items. The payment clears a routine funding step for Skyline construction.

A 24-year-old Kauai man died after his Jeep overturned early Saturday on Kaumualii Highway in Lihue. Police say speed may have been a factor and toxicology tests are pending.

Three major real‑estate measures — on building codes, pre‑built housing and REIT taxation — have stalled as lawmakers head toward the May 8 adjournment.

Two U.S. citizens with Hawaii ties were among 19 killed during a Philippine military operation in Toboso; rights groups and the CHR have launched probes.

Honolulu’s CARES program offers a $240 annual sewer credit to qualifying households; applications are open May 1 through Oct. 31, 2026. Aid is limited and distributed first‑come, first‑served.

An 11-year-old Big Island boy needs specialized EDS care at a mainland center, but his insurer denied out‑of‑network treatment. The family faces repeated hospitalizations and mounting costs.

Warm and mostly clear Monday with isolated morning showers. Trades strengthen midweek with gusts and choppy seas possible.

A 26-year-old suspect was arrested in Kalihi after a Friday afternoon robbery; the victim was unharmed and the suspect faces first‑degree robbery charges.

Warm, breezy Sunday in Honolulu with a high near 84°F and isolated showers possible. Trades will strengthen and a low could bring more showers mid‑week.

Honolulu pulled a $34M line to buy the former JAIMS site in Hawaii Kai, with the council chair citing tight finances and plans to revisit the idea next year.

A 76-year-old man, identified as Daniel Vasquez, died after being pulled from the water at Kahaluu Beach Park on Wednesday. Police say no foul play is suspected and an autopsy has been ordered.

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.