A rare Pahonu Beach compound in Waimanalo — steps from the parcel long linked to the Obamas — is listed at $24.9M, far above the neighborhood norm.

Volunteer dive teams recovered thousands of feet of fishing line and dozens of pounds of lead from reefs off Hawaiʻi Island, highlighting ongoing threats to coral and wildlife. Crews say the sites will need repeat cleanups.

Kapaʻa residents will experience inconvenience due to Kawaihau Road utility work throughout December, part of the Kapaʻa Homesteads Tank Project for new water storage tanks and storm drain improvements.

FHFA set Maui County's 2026 conforming loan limit at $1,299,500 — up about 7.4% and tied for the highest county cap in the U.S.

Hawaii Police seek public help in a case where a woman was found seriously injured at Keauhou Bay. Beka Dribo was arrested on suspicion of assault related to the incident.

A 19-year-old motorcyclist was critically injured in a Waipahu collision on Malakeke Street; police say speed may have been a factor.

A fire at a former poi factory in Hilo resulted in two deaths and the displacement of 28 people. Firefighters responded before 4 a.m. and extinguished the fire by 1 p.m. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

A male hiker in his 30s was rescued by the Honolulu Fire Department from the Kamaileunu Trail in Makaha after falling ill. The coordinated effort involved 18 personnel and an air evacuation.

A hiker experiencing heatstroke on Kaua‘i's Kalalau Trail was rescued by firefighters and safely transported to Princeville Airport. He declined further medical attention.

The Kīlauea Roundabout will undergo permanent striping from Dec 1-12, resulting in detours and the closure of Kolo Road access to Kūhiō Highway on weekdays.

The Judiciary's ACSB hosted a Service Fair at Kaʻahumanu Hale, helping over 150 individuals on probation connect with employment, housing, and treatment services.

Hawai‘i Energy will haul away old refrigerators and freezers for free and pay $75 — you can donate the rebate to feed hundreds of neighbors.

An HPD officer was bitten and kicked during an arrest in Waikīkī; police arrested a 60-year-old man and are seeking tips.