Three men were arrested after gunshots were reported near a Kailua‑Kona school; police say there was no active threat and investigators are following up.

A former Navy petty officer was sentenced to 97 months in federal prison after FBI agents found violent child‑abuse material at his military housing. Prosecutors say evidence ties him to an online ring that groomed minors.

A Hawaii News Now probe found providers sometimes compute GET on billed prices instead of insurer payments, costing patients small but real sums and creating headaches for clinics.

Breezy east trades bring isolated showers and gusts to Honolulu; Small Craft Advisories remain through Thursday.

The Made in Hawai‘i Festival returns Aug. 20–23 at the Hawai‘i Convention Center with evening preview nights and full weekend hours as the center finishes construction.

A 33‑year‑old Hawaiʻi resident was found in a closed area of Kīlauea’s caldera, airlifted to Hilo and later pronounced dead. The National Park Service says the incident is under investigation.

Honolulu realtors are expanding the HOPE program with agent certification, commission credits and state mortgage tools to help more Oʻahu families buy homes. The push pairs training and lender access with workshops starting in March.

Hawaiian Electric says crews inspected nearly 200 manholes and began cable and substation repairs in 2025 to shore up downtown Honolulu’s underground power network. Work will continue through the decade.

Mayor Rick Blangiardi unveiled a $5B‑plus budget on March 3, 2026 that reprioritizes housing, public safety and major sewer work while trimming overall spending by $133M. The packet now heads to the City Council for review.

Leonard’s Malasadamobile has pulled onto Lagoon Drive near HNL, selling travel-ready boxes and hot malasadas daily.

The state published the final environmental review for a 14.9‑acre Waikapū wastewater reclamation plant that will produce R‑1 recycled water for irrigation. County budget moves and planners’ demand estimates set the stage for mid‑2027 bidding and a 2029–2030 startup window.

A kitchen fire early Tuesday on Ala Akau Street in Waiʻanae has been reclassified as first‑degree arson; police say no arrests have been made and are seeking tips.

A House committee advanced bills to centralize benefits, fund nonprofits and preserve Medicaid and SNAP eligibility as federal rules change.