Gov. Josh Green told a Capitol rally he wants the Hawaiʻi Legislature to fast-track immigrant-protection bills after national protests and killings; sponsors have already filed measures limiting cooperation with federal agents.

Hikers found 14 swastikas along Kauai's Sleeping Giant trail; state crews scrubbed the graffiti and an investigation is underway.

The Agency on Elderly Affairs offers a free six-week workshop called "Better Choices, Better Health" for elder chronic condition management in Kaua‘i.

Hawai‘i Island police are investigating the suspected drowning of Garrett Amaral in Nā‘ālehu, after he was found unresponsive and later pronounced dead.

A magnitude-4.1 quake rattled Mauna Loa’s southeastern flank late Monday; Hawaii EMA says no tsunami is expected and no damage has been reported.

Hawaii officials condemn the fatal shooting of nurse Alex Pretti by an immigration officer, with U.S. Rep. Tokuda calling it an "execution," and Senator Schatz vowing to withhold DHS funding.

Over 31,000 Kaiser Permanente nurses and healthcare workers in California and Hawaii are striking due to disagreements over working conditions and negotiations.

Maui County is offering design plans and extended application deadline for wildfire recovery home reconstruction, with funding and strategic support to address housing needs.

Volunteer networks on Maui are running an ICE tipline and ‘know your rights’ trainings as arrests across Hawai‘i climb. Organizers warn the presence of agents at churches and schools could chill daily life.

Maui's Office of Recovery offers a free educational event on wildfire risk reduction, featuring experts from Headwaters Economics, with support from Mayor Bissen.

Haleiwa’s Coffee Gallery will close next Saturday after nearly 40 years. The North Shore roaster thanked patrons in a social post and will hold a final weekend of service.

Presales opened for 396 HHFDC homes at Kahuina in Kakaʻako, with a DEP pilot offering priority to teachers, health‑care workers and other shortage professions.

A high‑end Wolfgang’s Steakhouse at The Shops at Wailea will close after under two years, an abrupt pullback that highlights pressure on resort dining. Local reporting and industry observers point to rising costs and softer visitor spending.