Over 31,000 Kaiser Permanente nurses and healthcare workers in California and Hawaii are striking due to disagreements over working conditions and negotiations.

A fire on the 11th floor of the Park At Pearlridge in Aiea was extinguished by sprinklers, causing a water leak and $15,000 in damage; the incident is under investigation as incendiary. No injuries reported.

An emaciated 40‑foot humpback nicknamed Palette was found off Lahaina with deep entanglement wounds. NOAA and sanctuary teams are urging mariners to slow down and report sightings.

The Honolulu Police reported an armed robbery of a food stand in Waikīkī, where a woman was forced to hand over a fanny pack with earnings. No injuries occurred, and the police seek information on the masked suspect.

Maui County is offering design plans and extended application deadline for wildfire recovery home reconstruction, with funding and strategic support to address housing needs.

Hawaii's HDOT completes a $7.7M rockfall mitigation project on Hāna Highway, enhancing safety with a large net barrier.

The city has proposed a land swap and temporary trailers at Ocean Safety’s Leahi Avenue base while officials vet Kewalo Basin and a Kakaako parcel for a permanent headquarters.

A United flight bound for Honolulu dumped fuel and turned back to Newark after the crew reported a safety issue; the jet landed safely and passengers faced hours‑long delays.

Whale Trust marks 25 years with Whale Tales Feb. 19–23 in Kapalua — a five‑day program of science talks, live field updates, art and whale watches.

Officer Joseph Himongala of the Kaua‘i Police Department was awarded the Life Saving Medal for providing critical first aid to an injured child at a traffic incident while off duty.

Volunteer networks on Maui are running an ICE tipline and ‘know your rights’ trainings as arrests across Hawai‘i climb. Organizers warn the presence of agents at churches and schools could chill daily life.

Hawaii Island Police seek public help in locating endangered 13-year-old Eva Napoleon, last seen in Hilo. Authorities are concerned for her safety and urge anyone with information to contact them.

Maui's Office of Recovery offers a free educational event on wildfire risk reduction, featuring experts from Headwaters Economics, with support from Mayor Bissen.