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Breezy trade winds keep Honolulu near 85°F with isolated showers. A long‑period south swell may push surf to advisory levels Monday night into Wednesday.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
A section of Waikīkī’s Queen’s Beach walkway near Barefoot Beach Cafe has collapsed again. City crews say they are assessing seawall damage and will outline repairs.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
Judge orders a three‑member competency panel to evaluate Jacob Baker, pausing the Puna murder case while experts weigh his fitness for trial.
Honolulu police say an armed suspect robbed a Kalihi convenience store early Monday and fled on a black moped; no injuries were reported.
Seven visitors were hurt after a late-night disturbance at the Kaanapali Alii pool in Lahaina; a suspect was briefly arrested as Maui police investigate.
Politics & Govt in ...
The Hawaiʻi Supreme Court set aside a 1990 conviction, ordered a new trial and used the opinion to excoriate recent U.S. Supreme Court rulings.
CMS has begun rulemaking to raise Medicare outpatient reimbursements for Hawai‘i hospitals, a change senators estimate will bring roughly $17 million a year to the state.
A 16‑inch water main break on Kalanianaole Highway closed two lanes and left dozens of homes with low water pressure.
Breezy east-northeast trades keep Honolulu near 85F on Sunday, July 19. Small Craft Advisory through 6 p.m.; rising south swell may boost south-shore surf.
Health & Lifestyle in ...
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health closed the Subway at Kunia on July 17 after inspectors found refrigeration failures that could affect food safety.
Warm, breezy trades with isolated morning showers. Small Craft Advisory in effect through 6 PM HST Saturday; small boats should stay moored.
HPU research raised questions about genki balls' effectiveness and flagged potential risks; the state Department of Health is reviewing data before acting.
A Pukalani man is in custody after police say he drove at officers in downtown Wailuku, crashing into a building and injuring three officers. The investigation is ongoing.
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