Upcountry Maui community groups pressed county and state leaders to fund two 500,000‑gallon tanks in Upper Kula to create an off‑grid, 1,000,000‑gallon emergency water reserve.

A 14‑year‑old was arrested after allegedly threatening an elderly woman with a machete in Waianae, stealing her running car and crashing near Kapiʻolani. Police say the teen now faces first‑degree robbery and vehicle‑theft charges.

A sharp split at OHA erupted after four trustees filed court documents backing ousted CEO Stacy Ferreira, prompting a 5–1 vote to order withdrawal.

Family-owned West Maui Sports reopened at Lahaina Cannery after the Aug. 8, 2023 wildfires, celebrating with a blessing, music and community events.

Gov. Josh Green signed laws banning most disposable e-cigarettes and creating a state registry of FDA-authorized vaping products.

Breezy ENE trades push spotty showers into windward neighborhoods with highs near 86°F. Small Craft Advisory through 6 AM Thursday.

A Chinese national was arrested at Honolulu’s airport and charged with visa fraud after authorities say he concealed PLA service and Communist Party leadership. Federal court records and reporting detail the allegations.

A Southwest red‑eye from Maui to Las Vegas declared an emergency over the Pacific and diverted to Honolulu late Sunday; the plane landed safely and no injuries were reported.

Two people and several dogs were rescued from a Gulick Avenue home after a midday Kalihi blaze; investigators are on scene.

A $39M, 49‑site parks upgrade with NORESCO won a 2026 Environment+Energy Leader Award after cutting electricity and water use and funding pool and beach improvements.

After a four-month closure, Kahala Zippy's reopened with a refreshed dining room, Napoleon's Bakery, a sushi bar and behind-the-scenes upgrades.

Seventeen official ballot drop boxes will be stationed across Oʻahu as mail ballots arrive July 21 ahead of the Aug. 8 primary.

Hilo native Kolten Wong sits down in a new Hawaii News Now episode to reflect on his decision to retire after an 11-year MLB career and life back home.