A Pahoa man faces felony firearms charges after police say detectives recovered an unserialized 9mm "ghost" pistol in his pickup in Nanawale Estates.

Side Street Inn’s Kapahulu “On Da Strip” will close after the first week of April as owners finalize a lease for a Waikiki relocation. The restaurant’s Ewa Beach outpost will remain open.

State figures show 16 early‑2026 fatal crashes; officials blame speed and suspected impairment and are pushing enforcement, an app and new safety bills.

A 20-year-old woman was brought to Pali Momi after a lower-body gunshot wound on Sunday and is recovering. Honolulu police have been notified; no arrests have been reported.

A Flood Watch affects Oahu beginning Tuesday evening as a kona storm brings heavy rain, thunderstorms and gusty southerly winds through the weekend.

A strong storm will bring heavy rain and gusty southerly winds to Honolulu beginning Tuesday, with flood risk and marine advisories. Clear drains and prepare for travel impacts.

Hazy, muggy weekend with gusty east winds and spotty showers; heavy rain and flash-flood risk could arrive early next week.

City leaders propose $240,000 in loan forgiveness to recruit engineers and shave down Honolulu's permitting backlog.

The Hawai‘i PUC approved a 43 MW solar‑plus‑storage project on Kaua‘i. KIUC and AES say Kaawanui will supply about 17.5% of the island’s power and deliver long‑term savings.

Skims has filed to open a shop at Ala Moana Center in Honolulu, marking the brand's Hawaii debut amid a $5B-backed retail push.

State health officials issued a Notice of Violation and Order to the owner of Hale Lehua Carehome in Honolulu, citing breaches of the state's adult residential care rules.

A magnitude-6.5 quake hit the Rat Islands on March 4; the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center and Hawaii EMA say there is no tsunami threat to Hawaiʻi. Officials say no action is required.

A 33‑year‑old Hawaiʻi resident was found in a closed area of Kīlauea’s caldera, airlifted to Hilo and later pronounced dead. The National Park Service says the incident is under investigation.