Honolulu approved a retail permit for Pacific Fireworks even after an investigation tied the company to a 2022 $2.7M illegal-fireworks shipment. Import and storage rights were blocked.

Multiple shots rang out Monday night on Wahiawā's 300 block of Palm Street; two vehicles were struck and no injuries were reported. Police are asking the public for tips.

Authorities in Kaua‘i arrested Charles Aban, a suspect in a series of vehicle break-ins, setting his bail at $320,000. The ongoing investigation involves community and inter-agency cooperation.

Alexander & Baldwin will be bought for $21.20 a share in a deal valuing the company at roughly $2.3 billion; the buyer group includes MW Group, Blackstone and DivcoWest.

Two teens were rushed to the hospital after an e‑bike collided with a car in Mililani; both were unhelmeted and in serious condition.

Emergency crews found a 68-year-old pilot unresponsive after a paraglider crashed into the mountains near Sea Life Park on Monday; HFD reached the scene by helicopter.

A 46-year-old California hiker was rescued by the Kaua‘i Fire Department from the Kukui Trail after suffering leg injuries. The rescue involved an aerial extraction and concluded around 6:05 p.m.

The FBI's new data shows more flash‑mob shoplifting incidents in 2024 and millions stolen; FBI Honolulu flagged the report for local retailers.

Mark-to-market resets at lease renewal could push industrial rents higher across Honolulu after a decade of sharp gains and sub‑1% vacancy. Tenants and brokers are bracing for big renewals.

Maui residents can recycle their Christmas trees for free at two temporary sites in Kīhei and Makawao from Dec. 27 to Jan. 11, with additional year-round locations also available.

Honolulu anticipates unsettled weather with light to moderate rain and calm winds, with possible heavy rainfall over the weekend. Mariners should note shifting winds and moderate surf conditions. Fire risk remains low.

CoStar and local market reports show Honolulu's retail availability is squeezed — many neighborhoods report under 3% availability and little new construction. That scarcity is pushing tenants toward subleases, pop-ups and a longer hunt for storefronts.

A motorcyclist was critically injured Monday morning after being struck on westbound Nimitz Highway near the H‑1 on‑ramp; lanes were closed and police are investigating.