A machete-wielding assailant attempted to rob a man in Honolulu's McCully neighborhood; a woman intervened and faced the suspect's aggression but wasn't injured. This marks the fourth such incident in January, with no arrests yet.

Hawaii's Kona and Hilo airports introduce a ticketless parking system by Metropolis, allowing travelers to use an app for seamless entry and exit, although traditional payment options remain available.

Maui County and parts of the Big Island face persistent showers, with the National Weather Service predicting unsettled weather through the weekend. Conditions are expected to improve early next week.

DOE will raise the A+ program fee from $200 to $240 on Aug. 1, 2026. Income‑eligible families may qualify for subsidies that cover the cost.

A 32-year-old man was arrested in Kailua after a woman escaped an attempted abduction; police say the victim was treated at a hospital and the investigation is ongoing.

A tiny little fire ant was found inside the Waihe'e refuge, and experts warn detections and treatment acres are spiking across Maui. Crews are racing to map and contain the pest.

Washington Place will be partially closed for a $7.3M restoration that repairs termite damage, updates systems and installs fire suppression.

Sandbags, fallen trees and a seawall now block the public beach path at Mokulēʻia. DLNR says it will visit the site and could open a formal investigation.

The temporary bridge along Anahola Road is set to reopen by mid-March after delays in construction materials, with pedestrian access remaining open during final construction stages.

Kona Bicycle Day is a free, family-friendly event focusing on bike safety and education with activities like an obstacle course. It takes place on January 24, 2026, from 8 a.m. to noon.

A National Weather Service Flood Advisory covers Maui until 11:30 a.m. HST as heavy rain impacts West Maui and Haleakalā slopes. Residents should avoid streams and flooded roads.

Child & Family Service and American Savings Bank announced an endowed fund honoring Wayne Minami to help sustain domestic-violence prevention and family-support programs across Hawaii.

Maze in Kakaako earned two stars and a Critics' Pick from The New York Times — the first Hawaii restaurant to get a Times rating.