Honolulu firefighters knocked down two residential blazes on Oʻahu Thursday night; one Mililani apartment fire was tied to a lithium‑ion e‑bike battery and displaced two people. Investigators are on scene.

The Makakilo‑Kapolei neighborhood board conditionally endorsed Amazon’s proposed 2.8M‑sq‑ft fulfillment center and formed a community review group amid traffic and automation concerns.

April visitor receipts hit $1.77B even as arrivals dipped; higher per‑person daily spending drove the gain. The change favors higher‑spend travelers over budget visitors.

CTAHR is collecting statewide input to guide fruit‑fly management as researchers warn the pests threaten hundreds of crops and roughly $300 million in losses.

Breezy trades and a building south swell will bring gusty afternoons and advisory-level surf tonight. Small boats and beachgoers should exercise caution.

Hawaiian Airlines will swap free coach meals for a chef‑curated paid pre‑order menu developed with Sheldon Simeon, launching July 1 on most mainland routes. Limited complimentary snacks will remain.

Breezy east‑northeast trades keep isolated showers over windward Honolulu. A small craft advisory is in effect and south‑facing surf may become hazardous Friday.

Ke Kauhale ʻo Luhia opened in Waimānalo with 20 tiny homes and low rents; leaders hail early declines in unsheltered homelessness even as auditors review kauhale spending.

Lawmakers removed a proposed cash‑acceptance mandate and approved a rounding rule allowing cash totals to be rounded to the nearest five cents amid penny shortages. The measure is now on the governor's desk.

Police released surveillance footage of suspects wanted in two thefts — one motorcycle and one moped — and CrimeStoppers says tips may qualify for a reward.

Hawaii Island police say 36-year-old Jacob Daniel Baker of Pahoa is wanted in three Puna homicides and is considered armed and dangerous.

Honolulu launched a new loan program offering $5,000–$50,000 to early-stage entrepreneurs shut out by banks. The fund pairs capital with technical assistance.

Honolulu police are investigating possible shots fired after a late‑night fight near Helelua Street in Waianae. Investigators say the scene was cleared but evidence suggests someone may have been hurt.