Visa and Mastercard proposed a $38 billion settlement to lower swipe fees and loosen acceptance rules. Merchants and trade groups say the concessions are inadequate.

Howard Hughes reports about $1.4 billion in Ward Village condo pre‑sales, led by Melia and ‘Ilima, while Ulana opens with 697 reserved homes for kamaʻāina.

A 15-year-old reported missing from a Memphis facility was located in Honolulu and taken into custody; authorities are coordinating her return to Tennessee.

The U.S. Coast Guard says it seized nearly 510,000 pounds of cocaine in fiscal 2025 — a historic, record haul across the Eastern Pacific and Caribbean. The service called it more than three times its annual average.

The Hawaii women's volleyball team beat CSU Bakersfield, with notable performances by middle blockers Sylvester and Gunderson, setting them up for postseason contention.

The Honolulu City Council adopted Resolution 262 asking the city to scrap its farebox recovery policy as officials weigh proposed fare hikes and long-term transit costs. The move pits affordability advocates against budget concerns.

Tenants at 1136 Union Mall have won court stays and a contempt finding against the owner, but the downtown building still lacks reliable power and working elevators.

A $2 million EPA brownfields grant will fund environmental testing across OHA’s Kakaʻako Makai parcels, mapping contamination and shaping the agency’s redevelopment plans. Assessments will guide community outreach and future planning.

Life Flight has launched dedicated medevac service on Hawai‘i Island, stationing aircraft in Kona and Hilo to speed transfers to Honolulu’s trauma center.

The Hawaii football team dominated San Diego State with a 38-6 win, showcasing a strong performance in wet conditions and improving their record to 7-3.

Maui County Mayor Richard Bissen is running for a second term, focusing on recovery from the Lahaina wildfire and improving housing and emergency preparedness.

A diver in his 20s was critically injured and unresponsive after an incident near Ko'Olina; Honolulu EMS and Ocean Safety responded to distress calls involving four swimmers.

Honolulu Police are investigating a murder after Jonnaven Monalim, 55, was fatally shot in Waipiʻo. They request public assistance with the ongoing case.