Virginia‑based Mercy Chefs has deployed to Oʻahu to serve free hot meals to Wahiawa flood victims and first responders. Distributions are scheduled in Wahiawa on Friday.

Maui Food Bank teamed with MEMA to airlift water, rice and frozen protein to Moloka‘i after supplies were pre‑staged March 19. County and nonprofit crews coordinated the move.

Three major productions are filming in Hawai‘i as lawmakers push to expand tax credits to lock in jobs and tourism value. The policy changes could reshape local hiring and business opportunities.

The Hawaiian Council announced the 2026 Native Hawaiian Convention will be at Neal S. Blaisdell Center July 21–25, returning to Oʻahu after a four‑year gap.

A Kona storm damaged the 1830s Baldwin Home in Lahaina, forcing its stewards to deconstruct and plan a rebuild while they raise funds. A May benefit and online bidding will support restoration.

UH Maui College's Hale Pāpāʻi has built dozens of 8x10 sheds for Lahaina families, pairing immediate shelter and storage with hands-on trades training.

After a storm damaged rooftop equipment, residents at Diamond Head Vista in Waikiki have been climbing dozens of flights while volunteers and staff help those who can’t. Repairs are delayed as technicians and parts are spread thin.

New statewide data and a Spotlight Now segment show food banks and 211 stretched as families struggle; officials outline expanded free school meals and where to find help.

A four-month Honolulu pilot that allows short involuntary evaluations has moved dozens into care and helped 11 find housing, city officials say.

State and county officials warn of phishing texts impersonating the Hawaiʻi DMV that demand payment. Delete suspicious messages, don’t click links, and report the scam.

An 85-year-old Volcano man says he was signed up for a Prudential life policy he didn't mean to buy; Hawaii regulators remind kupuna of a 10-day refund window.

Kupuna at Malulani Hale are living with a months‑long elevator outage after water damaged the main lift, leaving seniors to rely on a cramped service elevator and miss rides. Repairs and parts could stretch for months.

A forensic anthropologist says bones unearthed during Mid‑Pacific campus construction appear ancient. State preservation officials will review the find.