A Holomua Collective survey of more than 3,200 workers finds 75% say they will — or might — leave Hawaiʻi, citing wages, economic instability and housing as the key drivers.

A Hilo man is charged with terrorist threatening and other offenses after a road rage incident involving a firearm and subsequent chase and confrontation with police.

Kaua‘i Fire Department rescued a 40-year-old woman with an injured ankle from Kalalau Trail; she was airlifted to safety and declined further medical care.

Road repaving on Kamalu Road in Kapa‘a will cause lane closures from November 21-30, with work by Maui Kupono Builders and the Department of Public Works from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Honolulu residents face a wet morning with light showers and overcast skies, which will reduce by Saturday for typical trade wind weather, while increased moisture is expected mid-week.

Honolulu has named EAH Housing the preferred developer for the nearly 4‑acre Iwilei Center near the future Kūwili rail station. The site will transition from temporary shelters to a mixed‑use, affordable housing plan as review and public input proceed.

A 38-year-old was arrested after a 53-year-old was stabbed outside the Pūnāwai Rest Stop in Kalihi; police say charges are pending as the investigation continues.

Waikiki crime is down about 18% since the Safe and Sound program launched in 2022, with officials pointing to targeted policing and outreach as key drivers. Data show fewer thefts and robberies across the district.

Seven UH Mānoa students topped a global NeurIPS data‑curation challenge, boosting a model’s accuracy by ~7% using just 1,000 curated examples and earning a NeurIPS podium slot.

An administrator found a threatening message scrawled in a Castle High bathroom stall; HPD is investigating and police presence on campus has been stepped up. The school remains open.

A couple in Kona was charged with drug offenses after police found cocaine and marijuana in their home near a school. They were released pending court.

The DOJ has filed a motion against Hawaii's Green Fee, an 11% surcharge on cruise passengers for environmental protection, arguing it infringes on federal authority.

Hawaii's OIP reported a 96% resolution rate for cases in FY 2025, including majority of informal inquiries resolved within 24 hours, and updated online resources and court opinion lists for transparency.