Boarded storefronts and vacant lots are cropping up across Waikīkī’s tourist strip while officials say legal options to force cleanups are limited. Neighbors want answers — and faster action.

Benjamin “Jimmy” Barros, a 31-year lifeguard veteran from Hanauma Bay, is Honolulu’s first deputy chief of Ocean Safety — a role meant to bolster training and operations across Oʻahu.

Nearly 2,000 customers in Waikiki and Diamond Head lost power Monday; Hawaiian Electric says crews are working to restore service by mid‑afternoon.

Honolulu Bistro rolled out a Waikīkī food truck serving its signature sweet and savory grilled sandwiches and new coffee drinks.

Planners will consider rezoning that could allow a 10,360‑sq‑ft Haʻikū fire station; public testimony will be heard next Tuesday and the staff report is posted online.

Hawai‘i County will rebuild the footbridge to Mokuʻola after a partial collapse; planning work is expected to begin in February and county funds are expected to finance it.

Supreme Court debates Hawaii gun laws on private property, examining if property owners must allow firearms, impacting Second Amendment rights and state tradition of gun control.

UC Santa Barbara defeated the University of Hawai'i men's basketball team 77-62, marking the Rainbow Warriors' second loss in their last 11 games and continuing their struggle at the Thunderdome.

Chris Gotterup won the 2026 Sony Open at Waialae Country Club with a 16-under par, his third PGA Tour win, beating competitors like Patrick Rodgers and previous leader Davis Riley.

The HFD extinguished a house fire in Mililani, with teams responding quickly to a neighbor's alert, and securing the area by 1:44 p.m. No occupants were present, and investigations into the cause are underway.

Front Street owners must decide whether to sell seaside parcels to Maui County under a proposed HUD‑backed buyback or try to rebuild amid slow permits and rising risks.

The Hawaii women's basketball team defeated UC Santa Barbara 67-50, showcasing improved ball-handling and strong performances from Saniyah Neverson and Keiara Curtis.

The NWS in Honolulu predicts increased temperatures, humidity, and light showers for Hawaii, with a front moving Tuesday night possibly causing rainfall throughout the week.