State Rep. Mark Hashem won a national award after leading efforts to secure state funding for a new Oʻahu Children’s Justice Center that aims to expand services and open in 2028.

Breezy trades and scattered showers today in Honolulu. Small Craft Advisory through Monday; King Tides could cause minor coastal flooding Monday–Tuesday.

Gusty ENE trades will bring scattered showers and a Small Craft Advisory through Sunday, with King Tides possible early next week.

A Mapunapuna dealership recovered five of six cars stolen in a brazen break-in after a community tip and police surveillance; one truck remains missing. The thieves had taken keys, titles and security hard drives.

Federal filings and local reporting say a Waialua resident used Coinbase and other payment apps to move roughly $150,000 to Iran; he now faces federal charges and a July 13 hearing.

Civil Defense issued a wildfire warning for South Kohala after HFD reported a wildland blaze near Waikōloa Village. Officials urged residents to monitor updates and call 9‑1‑1 for emergencies.

A local nonprofit has taken over management of Māliko Bay and is raising funds and volunteers to repair a storm‑damaged boat ramp that serves fishers and first responders.

Honolulu police raided a Hausten Street apartment complex on July 8, shutting down three illegal game rooms and seizing dozens of machines, cash and suspected drugs.

Maui County will host a July 15 open house in Lahaina where wildfire‑impacted homeowners can meet Goodfellow Bros. and preview Ho‘okumu Hou rebuild plans.

Park Maui launches July 15 at Kamaʻole I and III in Kīhei: Hawaiʻi drivers park free and get priority mornings while non-residents pay set daily, weekly and monthly rates.

State health inspectors closed Black Rock Pizza in Kailua‑Kona after finding rodent droppings and other critical violations. The shop must fix problems and pass a follow‑up inspection before reopening.

Hush Hush is a small speakeasy inside Pint + Jigger at Ala Moana, serving New Orleans style cocktails, barrel-aged pours and boozy slushies. Reservations are available via OpenTable.

A magnitude-4.6 earthquake struck off the Kona coast late Thursday; officials say no tsunami was expected. Some island residents reported feeling shaking.