A two‑alarm house fire on Kanoulu Street in Waialua was knocked down late Tuesday; neighbors helped and no one was hurt. An investigator has been assigned.

Hawaiʻi will hold its first HHSAA high school surfing state championship May 1–2 at Hoʻokipa, with 174 qualifiers from 55 schools across five leagues. The two‑day meet will award boys’ and girls’ titles in three disciplines.

A High Surf Advisory covers south‑facing shores across Hawaii through 6 a.m. Thursday as waves rise to 7–10 feet with occasional 12‑foot sets.

Honolulu Ocean Safety posted warnings after an 'aggressive' shark was spotted near Diamond Head at about 7:17 a.m.; lifeguards urged people to avoid the water.

Mostly sunny today with highs near 82°F. A Hydrologic Outlook flags heavy midweek rain and possible flash flooding — clear drains and have a backup plan.

A tidy micro‑market has replaced the old Capitol snack counter: espresso, two self‑checkout kiosks and locally sourced bentos are now regulars in the basement. The shop is run through the state’s Business Enterprise Program for licensed blind vendors.

State biologists found invasive Avrainvillea erecta along Kauai's south shore, with some patches topping 80% cover.

A volunteer coalition on Oahu launched a hotline to document ICE activity after a reported spike in arrests. Organizers say callers can submit time, place and photos to 808‑824‑4707.

A University of Hawaiʻi analysis finds farmers and other trade workers face elevated suicide rates and calls for targeted mental‑health and disaster supports.

The state has opened a $1.5M pool of wildfire mitigation grants — up to $300K per project — for vegetation management, fuel breaks and defensible‑space work. Applications close April 20.

A Texas IT contractor has been indicted on federal charges tied to an alleged decade-long bid-rigging scheme that prosecutors say targeted military IT contracts serving Hawaii.

A $200,000 Harold K. L. Castle Foundation grant is funding CREATE Hawaiʻi, a pilot that will give Kealakehe High School students paid apprenticeships in creative media. The inaugural cohort will include eight students and offers college credit, certifications and stipends.

Honolulu police say a warrant was issued for 40-year-old William Harvest after an alleged March 24 domestic assault; investigators ask anyone with tips to call 911 or CrimeStoppers.