A 36-year-old man was arrested after an armed robbery in Waikiki on May 30; police say he was caught using the victim’s stolen bank card at a convenience store.

UH Mānoa-led study finds 25 human-made contaminants lodged in Maui coral tissues and links chemical changes to reduced reef resilience.

Breezy trades and spotty windward showers set the tone in Honolulu today. Small boats and beachgoers should monitor rising winds and building south-shore surf.

Scattered showers and breezy east‑northeast trades will linger through Wednesday, with gusts and rising surf later in the week.

A Maui jury found a Lahaina man guilty on 16 counts of sexual assault against a child after a two‑week trial. Sentencing is scheduled for Oct. 12, 2026.

A section of Waikīkī’s Queen’s Beach walkway near Barefoot Beach Cafe has collapsed again. City crews say they are assessing seawall damage and will outline repairs.

Honolulu police say an armed suspect robbed a Kalihi convenience store early Monday and fled on a black moped; no injuries were reported.

Warm, breezy trades with isolated morning showers. Small Craft Advisory in effect through 6 PM HST Saturday; small boats should stay moored.

BOEM released a proposed leasing notice that would open about 31 million acres off American Samoa to two 20‑year deep‑sea mining leases. Critics and territorial leaders say the plan risks fisheries and fragile ocean life.

A Hilo man tied to an online "Cultist" group was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison and ordered 20 years of supervised release.

Hawaiian Council is collecting vendor interest for ʻUlu o Lele, an interim marketplace at the former Outlets of Maui; the form is open July 16–26. Priority goes to Lahaina and Maui businesses.

Honolulu prosecutors say a year‑long review found the use of deadly force in a Mākaha confrontation justified and that no criminal charges will be filed.

A teen was arrested Tuesday in connection with a violent May 22 Kakaako robbery that left a 22‑year‑old hurt. Honolulu police say three other suspects remain wanted.