Hawaiian citizens petition for an investigation into an alleged $35,000 cash payment to a state lawmaker, disclosed by former Rep. Ty Cullen, acting as an FBI informant.

Maui police searched a Kihei synagogue after an emailed bomb threat; officers found no device and say the investigation is ongoing. No suspects have been identified.

The CDC's Acting Director revised the Child and Adolescent Immunization Schedule, cutting back vaccines recommended for U.S. children, against the AAP's stance.

Micah Auna pleaded not guilty to murdering his mother, with his mental state and courtroom behavior potentially affecting his trial. He is held without bail, and the case raises discussions on mental illness.

Makiki welcomes a new off-leash dog park in Punahou Square, opened by Honolulu's Department of Parks and Recreation, offering local dog owners a fenced space and shaded area under a Moreton Bay Fig tree.

Nālani Kanakaʻole, a fifth‑generation kumu hula who taught chant and pre‑contact hula for nearly seven decades, has died at 79. Her family and Hālau o Kekuhi will announce memorial plans.

Two people were found dead in a Honolulu apartment, with a firearm at the scene indicating a shooting. Police are investigating with no public threat perceived.

Maui County has authorized a settlement with Komar Maui Properties after abandoning eminent‑domain plans for a disputed Pūlehu Road parcel. The terms are confidential and the payout has not been disclosed.

Leah Bannister, 40, died after an altercation in Kawaihae that police have reclassified as a homicide. Investigators say a man was arrested and later released pending review.

Kaua'i Police Activities League is accepting registrations for its 2026 flag football season to promote positive growth in youth through sports. Volunteer coaches are also sought.

Hawaiian Airlines announced a $600 million investment to enhance travel experiences, including airport, in-flight upgrades, and invest in community and environmental initiatives.

Two men were seriously injured in an apparent assault in Honolulu's Chinatown; they received medical attention for arm and upper body injuries. No suspect details released.

Aloha Pacific FCU is underwriting a decade-long sponsorship that will fund scholarships, travel and a new on-campus UH Esports arena opening in August 2027. The move aims to scale UH's program into a sustained varsity-style operation.