Warm and muggy today with a high near 88°F; isolated afternoon showers are possible, mainly over interior and northwest slopes.

A High Surf Advisory covers Maui's south-facing shores with 7–10-foot surf through early Friday, bringing dangerous shorebreak and strong currents.

Honolulu broke ground on an $85 million upgrade to the Kailua wastewater plant, funding a new dewatering building and biotower rehabs to improve water quality.

Penny Thomas pleaded not guilty to a misdemeanor assault charge after prosecutors say she struck an off-duty Maui police lieutenant during a dispute over baby ducks.

Honolulu’s longtime Latin market expands to Koa Ridge with a family block party and plans for a mezzanine with cooking classes and a bilingual children’s library.

Sen. Brian Schatz pressed 15 museums and universities to report on NAGPRA compliance and to speed the return of Native ancestral remains.

Ola's Hilo distillery picked up another Double Gold as Hawaii lawmakers passed HB2475 to define and protect the name ʻōkolehao.

A 16-year-old girl died after a crash on Pali Highway early Thursday; Honolulu EMS and police say the collision is under investigation. Officials point to ongoing safety work on the corridor.

An appeals court revived Sunshine Law and rule‑making claims tied to the 2023 redeployment of DLNR deputy M. Kaleo Manuel, sending the dispute back to circuit court.

Premium Kona coffee has become a theft target, and Honolulu stores are locking bags behind plexiglass as merchants weigh security costs. Experts point to rising prices and light penalties.

James Campbell Co. bought The Element in Ewa Beach for $165M — about $41M less than Blackstone paid in 2022. The 318-unit complex sits near UH West Oʻahu.

Temporary hydrant meters across Oʻahu have been stolen, leaving construction sites and community plantings without water and costing permit‑holders thousands.

Honolulu Cookie Company is opening a larger, experiential flagship at The LINQ Promenade with interactive cookie stations and a July 25 grand opening.