Four 11-year-olds from Osaka's Holy Family Home orphanage visited Hawai‘i, marking 76 years of friendship with the Wolfhounds of the 27th Infantry, born post-WWII.

Tina Sumtsova won the "Grow, Eat, Think Local" Video Cooking Contest in Hawaii with her chocolate mango mini cakes, promoting local agriculture and sustainability.

Hawaii is allowing students nearing graduation to apply for state jobs early to fill civil service vacancies and bring new talent into the public sector.

Kailua Beach Park will close from midnight to 4 a.m. starting Friday in a three-month pilot program—the first-ever night closure for the popular 24/7 Windward Oahu destination.

Federal investigators target nearly $870,000 in cryptocurrency tied to romance scam ring that defrauded Hawaii resident of $1.3 million.

State surveyors are expediting recovery efforts in Lahaina, Hawaii after 2023 wildfires by swiftly mapping property boundaries to help residents and businesses rebuild.

The Hawai‘i Army National Guard has partnered with the Honolulu Fire Department to improve wildfire response, authorized by an Emergency Proclamation for aerial firefighting support.

Hawai'i is focused on environmental conservation, educational enhancements, and disaster preparedness, including grants for land protection, new student housing, and wildfire response initiatives.

Honolulu police are investigating an attempted murder after a woman was shot in Ewa Beach; the male suspect was found dead from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.

An off-duty U.S. Customs and Border Protection officer was arrested in Kapolei for terroristic threatening against a woman; CBP has condemned his actions.

Honolulu's typical weather pattern includes light to moderate trade winds and occasional showers, mainly over windward and mauka areas, while leeward regions stay dry. Some increased showers may occur over the weekend.

The University of Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors face Sam Houston in a rematch at Clarence T.C. Ching Complex, looking to avenge last year's defeat and improve their season record. The game will air on Spectrum Sports and ESPN Honolulu.

Ryan Wesley Routh, accused of attempting to assassinate Trump, will self-represent at his trial, facing charges including attempted assassination and firing at a police officer.