A 30-year-old man attacked an ER nurse at a Honolulu hospital, highlighting Hawaii's growing healthcare violence crisis. The Ward area incident adds to mounting concerns about worker safety across the state's medical facilities.

Hawaii's unemployment rate fell to 2.7% in July, its lowest level since before COVID-19, signaling strong economic recovery from pandemic highs.

Honolulu's City Council is pushing back against new state rules requiring two ADUs per lot as the city's decade-old affordable housing strategy shows disappointing results.

Nearly 20% of Oahu's tsunami warning sirens failed during July's emergency, leaving residents in neighborhoods like Palolo unable to hear critical alerts during the eight-hour tsunami warning.

Scientists complete groundbreaking expedition off West Hawaiʻi searching for massive hidden freshwater reservoir beneath the ocean floor. The discovery could revolutionize understanding of water resources on volcanic islands worldwide.

Honolulu authorities investigate after a dismembered and burnt body was found following a brush fire in Kapolei.

Kaua‘i officials will educate residents on wildfire preparedness, focusing on evacuation and emergency plans, through home visits as part of a wider initiative.

Lane closures are expected on Kōloa Road, Kauai, from August 20 to 22 for guardrail repairs, with traffic directed by flaggers. Drivers should plan for detours or delays.

The Shidler College of Business at UH Manoa begins search for a new dean as Vance Roley plans to transition back to teaching after over two decades of leadership.

WalletHub ranks the University of Hawaii Community College system as the 11th best in the nation, considering affordability, quality, and post-graduation outcomes.

Former Punahou basketball coach Dwayne Yuen received over 33 years in federal prison for exploiting young female athletes across Oahu schools over nearly two decades.

Mililani High School's football team narrowly defeated Kailua with a 9-7 victory, after linebacker Samson "Toa" Satele blocked a 37-yard field goal attempt in the final seconds.

Officer Suzanne O of Maui was killed in the line of duty; suspect Clembert Kaneholani has been charged with her murder and firearm offences. The incident raises concerns about firearm regulation enforcement in Hawaii.