Juan Baron was sentenced to life with possible parole for murdering Gary Ruby and encasing his body in concrete.

Hawaiian residents struggled with severe traffic jams during a tsunami evacuation, prompting city officials to reconsider their advisement protocol for such emergencies.

A wartime artifact found near a landfill in Wailuku prompted investigation by Maui Police and the Bomb Squad, but it was determined to lack explosives.

Preschoolers at 'Alani Strode Montessori exhibit art exploring the Hawaiian water cycle at a museum until August 4, 2025, showcasing their understanding of the environment.

The Tsunami Advisory for Maui County after a Russian earthquake has been lifted; normal activities resumed with minor flooding reported, and no significant damages. All services, including bus and water supply, are operational.

Maui's Holomua Kākou events in Lānaʻi are postponed due to a tsunami warning, with county officials focused on damage assessment. Mayor Bissen regrets the delay.

Honolulu forecast predicts persistent breezy trade winds through the weekend, light showers focused on windward areas, with a slight wind decrease expected next week.

Hawaiian and Alaska Airlines resumed flights after a tsunami warning, with Hawaiian restarting Tuesday evening and Alaska on Wednesday morning. Passengers faced interruptions but safety protocols were followed.

Hawai'i Pacific University received a $700,000 donation from John Scarpa's foundation to create the 'John F. Scarpa Entrepreneurial Pathway' for fostering innovation and entrepreneurship among students and faculty.

A stabbing that occurred during a dispute between two men on Pokai Bay Street was reported by Honolulu Police; a 53-year-old suspect was arrested at the scene.

Hawaiian biologists urge the public to report sightings of the endangered Hawaiian hoary bat, or ʻōpeʻapeʻa, via the iNaturalist platform to aid conservation efforts.

The SFCA is inviting Hawaiian artists and nonprofits to apply for the Community Arts Grants for fiscal year 2027 starting August 1, 2025, to support arts and culture initiatives.

Maui lifted tsunami evacuation orders and downgraded the threat to an advisory, allowing residents and tourists to return home as the danger subsided.