A brush fire forced the complete closure of Kunia Road Sunday evening, marking the third wildfire in the central Oahu corridor this year as Hawaii grapples with heightened fire risks.

A 6.5-magnitude earthquake in Indonesia's West Papua region prompted Hawaii officials to quickly assure residents no tsunami threat existed.

Honolulu's Bill 7 promised 90-day affordable housing permits but none of 50+ applications have met that deadline, averaging two years instead.

Hawaii's state buildings are suffering from widespread water leaks, with the newest crisis at the State Hospital requiring $8.16 million in emergency repairs just four years after opening.

Hawaii's Big Island faces its worst drought in over a decade, with ranchers scrambling for emergency water access as officials warn the crisis is only halfway through the dry season.

Hawaiian Islands expect increased trade winds until Wednesday, followed by a decrease and more clouds and showers starting Thursday, with conditions returning to breezy from Saturday.

Hawaii's dangerous high surf advisory ends as 14-foot waves finally subside, following a dramatic weekend that saw an Atlantis tour boat run aground in Kewalo Basin.

Queen Street's 900 block continues as a hotspot for illegal gambling raids as Honolulu police battle underground gaming operations across the island.

Downtown Honolulu businesses are rallying behind a major expansion of their improvement district, seeking $1.9 million in funding to tackle post-pandemic challenges with enhanced cleaning, security, and revitalization efforts.

Hawaii's massive rail project breaks ground on its most complex phase yet, bringing elevated transit service closer to downtown Honolulu after years of delays.

Hawaii faces its worst whooping cough outbreak in years with cases already surpassing 2024 totals. Declining vaccination rates create dangerous conditions for further spread.

Hurricane Henriette rapidly strengthened to Category 1 status Sunday, tracking north of Hawaii with 80 mph winds while posing no direct threat to the islands.

Downtown Honolulu's historic Hawaii Theatre Center battles for survival as insurance premiums skyrocket 4,500%, forcing cuts to programs while celebrities step up to help.