Video captures Pete Hegseth and his wife deplaning in Honolulu as he begins an Indo-Pacific tour that includes Japan and Southeast Asia.

Kapalua’s GM says the Plantation Course still isn’t ready for PGA Tour play even as the resort plans a limited Nov. 10 reopening. The Sentry’s move underscores ongoing drought and a water dispute.

Foghat is coming to Maui — Castle Theater show Feb. 5, 2026. MACC member presale Oct. 30; public onsale Nov. 4.

Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea has applied for a $16.3M permit to add pools, massage hale and solar arrays; planning staff recommends approval with conditions.

Maui County leaders and residents are mourning Councilmember Tasha Kama, a longtime advocate for housing and Native Hawaiian issues. The council will move to name a Kahului successor under county rules.

A luxury label paid $40M for the Chrome Hearts Waikiki flagship, the highest price yet for a Kalākaua Avenue retail property. The deal resets the bar for Waikiki retail.

HNL has rolled out a biometric arrivals system officials say cuts wait times about 25% and speeds processing dramatically.

Bishop Museum and the San Diego Zoo team up to build a Pacific biobank for endangered Hawaiian species. The effort pairs cryopreservation with local training and cultural stewardship.

Two 18-year-old fishermen pulled from waters off Kaʻena Point on Saturday have died, and the city Medical Examiner has identified the victims, officials say.

Production work in Hawaii has plunged since the pandemic as tax‑credit battles leave crews and studios idle. Lawmakers and a new film coalition are pushing fixes.

A 79-year-old Kihei man died after an e-bike was struck by a pickup at the Kanani and Auhana intersection. Police arrested a driver and the investigation is ongoing.

Honolulu forecast predicts mixed clouds, sunshine, passing showers, and breezy conditions, with isolated thunderstorms possible near Kauai and Oahu. Winds may weaken slightly before picking up later in the week.

Rising bullying incidents in Hawai'i schools, including a case where five teens were charged with kidnapping, highlight the challenge of social media's impact on behavior and the need for effective anti-bullying measures.