City leaders propose $240,000 in loan forgiveness to recruit engineers and shave down Honolulu's permitting backlog.

A forensic anthropologist says bones unearthed during Mid‑Pacific campus construction appear ancient. State preservation officials will review the find.

The Hawai‘i PUC approved a 43 MW solar‑plus‑storage project on Kaua‘i. KIUC and AES say Kaawanui will supply about 17.5% of the island’s power and deliver long‑term savings.

Lawmakers advanced a bill asking DBEDT to study sports tourism’s economic potential, folding an Aloha Stadium assessment and pro‑sports feasibility into the review.

Mostly clear and warm this morning with highs near 81°F. A Small Craft Advisory runs through Saturday; heavy rain and gusty southerly winds are possible early next week.

Shinnyo Lantern Floating Hawaiʻi returns to Ala Moana Beach on May 25 with 6,000 lanterns, a dedicated military pickup line and livestream options.

Honolulu Police arrested a 17-year-old tied to a string of Waikīkī robberies; detectives say the case may be linked to several recent incidents and more arrests are expected. Tips to CrimeStoppers are requested.

Maui County will mail 2026 assessment notices by March 15; owners have until April 9 to appeal. Ordinance 5913 extends certain Lahaina exemptions through June 30, 2028.

A state bill would allow digital advertising screens in Waikīkī and the new Aloha Stadium district, splitting opinion between developers and neighborhood leaders. The proposal cleared early committee hurdles but faces local resistance.

Skims has filed to open a shop at Ala Moana Center in Honolulu, marking the brand's Hawaii debut amid a $5B-backed retail push.

Maui Food Bank bought eight acres in Wailuku for $9.25M and plans a campus with cold storage, a farmers market and an emergency hub.

Ruscello at Nordstrom’s Ala Moana spot will reopen in early March after a $450,000 refresh to the 5,500‑square‑foot dining room. The temporary closure began Jan. 16.

A Senate bill that would let police enforce trespass at school campuses on weekends advanced out of committee, dividing neighbors and lawmakers over playground access. Supporters point to vandalism; critics fear families could be penalized.