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Neighbors at a Kapalama board meeting warned a 40-pump Costco gas station at Dillingham Plaza could worsen congestion; developers say design will manage traffic.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
A federal jury convicted Roger Wesley Biggs of producing, receiving and possessing child pornography. He faces a mandatory minimum 15‑year sentence; sentencing is set for Sept. 3.
Real Estate & Development in ...
Hawthorne Cat paid $8.56 million for a Kalihi industrial parcel from Alexander & Baldwin and will convert it into a secondary rentals and parts hub on Oʻahu.
Parks & Nature in ...
A live opossum was trapped inside a shipping container near Daniel K. Inouye International Airport; officials euthanized the animal and sent tissue for rabies testing.
Weather & Environment in ...
Gov. Josh Green will brief the islands with NOAA on the 2026 hurricane outlook in Honolulu, highlighting new storm‑surge tools and state preparedness steps.
Politics & Govt in ...
A bipartisan bill led by Sen. Brian Schatz would ask HHS to map where general surgeons are scarce, a move local leaders say could cut travel and speed care for neighbor‑island patients.
A county committee approved a $240,000 increase to pay historical legal bills from the 2023 Lahaina wildfires, raising Meyers Nave’s cap to $740,000. The authorization now goes to the full council.
Breezy trade winds return to Honolulu Thursday with gusts near 30 mph and passing windward showers.
A retired Honolulu veteran was reportedly arrested in Makiki on suspicion of aggravated child molestation; officials had not publicly confirmed the report as of May 21, 2026.
Surveillance video shows an HPD SUV crash into a Waikīkī McDonald’s entrance while the officer was responding to a robbery call. Both drivers suffered minor injuries and the incident is under investigation.
The Attorney General’s 2025 report shows 3,764 valid concealed‑carry licenses statewide — a 70.5% rise from 2024, with Honolulu seeing the biggest jump.
Gunfire erupted in Kahaluu Wednesday night after an argument; the victim wasn’t hit and Honolulu police are searching for the shooter. Detectives have opened an attempted murder inquiry.
The Hawai‘i Tourism Authority has opened applications for a new president and CEO with a June 26 deadline; the job will oversee marketing, community stewardship and the Hawai‘i Convention Center.
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