Chapter 11 filings tied to the Waikoloa Village buildout name local contractors and creditors and put planned hotels and retail expansion on hold.

A viral clip showing a dog being dragged on Oʻahu prompted a Hawaiian Humane Society investigation and renewed calls for stronger animal‑protection tools.

A global review finds about 51% of migratory bird species are declining and lays out species‑focused, full‑annual‑cycle strategies to stop the losses.

A High Surf Advisory is in effect for south‑facing shores as trades pick up. Expect gusty winds, scattered morning showers and choppy shorelines through Friday.

Police identified Laura Walker, 76, of Volcano as the victim in a July 20 head-on crash on Highway 11; one other driver was injured. Authorities say speed and alcohol were not factors.

Kuhinia Maui returns to Lahaina on Aug. 8 for a day of remembrance, free activities and a 5:30 p.m. memorial honoring those lost in the 2023 wildfires. RSVPs and parking details are posted by organizers and county recovery pages.

A joint advisory says Russian state‑supported actors used a zero‑click Zimbra flaw to steal emails. Honolulu FBI flagged the risk to local IT teams.

A 36-year-old man was arrested after an armed robbery in Waikiki on May 30; police say he was caught using the victim’s stolen bank card at a convenience store.

Hawaiʻi health officials say pertussis cases are rising statewide and urge vaccination, with infants at greatest risk. Providers are being directed to test, treat and report.

Sen. Mazie Hirono joined a Senate push to codify federal language-access rules after White House and DOJ moves scaled back multilingual services. The bill would require agencies to publish language plans, protect interpreters and set AI standards.

UH Mānoa-led study finds 25 human-made contaminants lodged in Maui coral tissues and links chemical changes to reduced reef resilience.

Honolulu cut school‑zone speeds to 20 mph in November 2024, but most signs still read 25 mph. Parents and crossing guards say the delay leaves safety in limbo.

Breezy trades and spotty windward showers set the tone in Honolulu today. Small boats and beachgoers should monitor rising winds and building south-shore surf.