The Kaua‘i Fire Department quickly extinguished a fire in Hanalei involving a storage tent and an adjacent container, with no injuries reported.

Suspect was arrested for causing an explosion in Kakaʻako, Honolulu, with no injuries reported. The individual faces multiple charges, including CPD 1st Degree.

Lane closures for geotechnical exploration are scheduled on Pikake Street and Nuhou Street in Līhu‘e from Jan 20-23, between 8 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., with flaggers directing traffic.

Hale Makua unveiled plans for a Kahului CarePlex and a 100‑unit workforce rental aimed at keeping nurses, teachers and wildfire‑displaced families living and working on Maui. The projects combine a 56‑bed rehab center, same‑day surgery and training pathways with below‑market housing.

TBB Holdings opened Waikiki Brisket at the Royal Hawaiian Center's Paina Lanai, a Hawaiian‑Texan brisket stall as the company eyes Las Vegas expansion.

Oʻahu’s satellite city halls will stop accepting cash for property-tax payments starting July 1, 2026. Here’s what will change and where cash will still be taken.

Rep. Jill Tokuda urged military justice officials this week to raise the maximum sentence for voluntary manslaughter after a Schofield Barracks conviction she says was insufficient.

A man who threatened Hawaii’s Capitol was chased and arrested after a standoff on Oahu; officials say the weapon was a replica and no one was hurt. The suspect was taken for a mental‑health evaluation.

Two Hilo police officers pleaded not guilty after being indicted in a state probe over alleged warrantless searches and evidence tampering.

Hawaii's weather forecast predicts cool north winds, low humidity, and limited rainfall through the weekend, with minor increases in showers post-weekend. No thunderstorms expected; High Surf Warning and Small Craft Advisory in place.

Upcoming traffic changes are announced for Kapa‘a, with road and lane closures on Kukui and Niu Streets from January 28-30, to allow for infrastructure assessments and improvements.

Lā Kūkahekahe event on February 14, 2026, celebrates Hawaiian culture and language with competitions, music, and cuisine in Honolulu. Registration is open until February 6.

New state and nonprofit data show Maui needs thousands of deeply affordable homes for households at 30% AMI or less. Tiny‑home villages like Kīpūola help, but they’re far from enough.