Istanbul Hawaii rolled out luxury spring dishes while Taco Rice opened a Kalākaua takeout window. Fancy French Cakes is taking online preorders for classic pastries.

Honolulu EMS data shows half of 36 recent Oʻahu bike incidents involved riders without helmets, with 20 people hospitalized. Advocates and agencies are pressing for proper fit and helmet access.

A Hawi man faces attempted murder and related felony charges after a grand jury indictment and an arrest, police say. Authorities are asking for tips.

Hawaiʻi DOH issued a brown water advisory for a stretch of West Maui shoreline; Launiupoko Beach Park is temporarily closed and officials warn against murky water.

Hawaiʻi DOH warned Tuesday that brown, murky water at Kamaʻole 2 Beach Park in South Maui may be contaminated; beach users are advised to avoid contact while conditions persist.

Hawaiʻi DOH posted a brown water advisory for Kanahā Beach Park in Kahului after heavy rain. Officials warn against swimming or wading and urge checking official updates.

Kapolei’s first Sonic Drive‑In has entered inspections. The $2.6M build could open early 2026 and bring Sonic’s carhop service and more than 100 jobs to West Oʻahu.

Sticky, humid air and spotty showers will linger across Honolulu today and into the week. Expect highs near 83°F and light winds.

Surfrider says the state’s draft Sand Island permit would allow bacteria levels far above Hawaii’s standard, citing a July 2025 sample over 78,000 enterococci and urging EPA review.

Lihiwai, the nearly 25,000‑sqft Nuuanu Valley estate built for Territorial Governor George R. Carter, is on the market with a $22M asking price after a multi‑year restoration.

A mid‑day outage on Monday knocked out power for thousands across East Oahu as HECO crews worked to isolate and repair a transmission‑line fault.

Pono Potions opened PEWA on Bethel Street — a Chinatown lounge where the company’s island syrups anchor cocktails, brunch and community events.

A Maui judge set the value of a Maalaea parcel at about $7M after the state seized it, but appeals and a transfer motion are keeping the award tied up. The case now sits in the appellate system.