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Weather & Environment in ...
Scattered showers Sunday with highs near 79°F. Heavier rain and rising surf may arrive late Sunday into Monday.
Heavy rain at the Ahuimanu Preliminary Treatment Facility caused a wastewater overflow into Ahuimanu Stream. Officials say the Department of Health has been notified and testing is under way.
Food & Drinks in ...
Beijing-born Cotti Coffee opened at Pearl Highlands while Mikiya Wagyu Shabu debuted on Kapiolani, bringing signature drinks and A5 wagyu to Oahu.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
Two masked men robbed a young couple at Tantalus Lookout on Feb. 20; one victim was struck and Honolulu police are investigating. Tips can be called in to CrimeStoppers.
Parks & Nature in ...
Kaua‘i Ocean Safety Bureau says the Wanini roving patrol is temporarily offline; lifeguard towers remain staffed and beachgoers should check conditions before entering the water.
Honolulu police are searching for 66-year-old Lorna Dunaway, last seen in Wahiawa on Feb. 6. Authorities say she needs daily medication and are asking for tips.
Heavy showers and isolated storms will affect Honolulu on Saturday, Feb. 21. A Flood Watch for Oʻahu is in effect through the afternoon; expect slick roads and localized flooding.
Two men were taken to the hospital after a moped collided with a car on Kalākaua Avenue in Waikīkī. Both riders were wearing helmets and are in serious condition.
Treecovery and partners installed endemic loulu palms at Lahaina Harbor this week as part of ongoing recovery. The palms were grown in Kula from seeds collected on Moloka‘i.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
DOW crews scheduled an overnight shutdown on Lāwaʻi Road in Poʻipū Friday night to repair a mainline leak, affecting ocean-side homes and businesses for several hours.
Arts & Culture in ...
Nine‑year‑old Jeaven Maeva — the 'Ipu Baby' — sang with vocal coach Cheryl Porter in Waikiki after an Instagram push brought the pair together.
Two men with AR-15–style rifles entered a Mapunapuna gym early Saturday; the owner confronted them and shots were fired outside, police say.
Community & Society in ...
A new $8 million settlement will fund lifetime care for a severely autistic Oahu resident after 17 years of denied special‑education services. Lawyers say the award covers mental‑health, housing and rehab supports.
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