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.

Mayor Rick Blangiardi unveiled a $5B‑plus budget on March 3, 2026 that reprioritizes housing, public safety and major sewer work while trimming overall spending by $133M. The packet now heads to the City Council for review.

A CoStar analysis finds most hotel rooms added from 2019–2025 were built in tourism magnets like Hawaii and Washington, D.C., not in the fastest-growing states.

New reporting finds the National Kidney Foundation of Hawai‘i billed taxpayers up to $166 per PCR test and has launched an outside review amid scrutiny.

Matson's 2025 10‑K shows solid profits and a $1B Aloha‑class build, plus Sand Island upgrades that will keep Honolulu port work busy for years. The filing balances growth plans with fuel, shipyard and regulatory risks.