Judge orders a three‑member competency panel to evaluate Jacob Baker, pausing the Puna murder case while experts weigh his fitness for trial.

Honolulu police say an armed suspect robbed a Kalihi convenience store early Monday and fled on a black moped; no injuries were reported.

Seven visitors were hurt after a late-night disturbance at the Kaanapali Alii pool in Lahaina; a suspect was briefly arrested as Maui police investigate.

The Hawaiʻi Supreme Court set aside a 1990 conviction, ordered a new trial and used the opinion to excoriate recent U.S. Supreme Court rulings.

CMS has begun rulemaking to raise Medicare outpatient reimbursements for Hawai‘i hospitals, a change senators estimate will bring roughly $17 million a year to the state.

A 16‑inch water main break on Kalanianaole Highway closed two lanes and left dozens of homes with low water pressure.

Breezy east-northeast trades keep Honolulu near 85F on Sunday, July 19. Small Craft Advisory through 6 p.m.; rising south swell may boost south-shore surf.

The Hawaiʻi Department of Health closed the Subway at Kunia on July 17 after inspectors found refrigeration failures that could affect food safety.

Warm, breezy trades with isolated morning showers. Small Craft Advisory in effect through 6 PM HST Saturday; small boats should stay moored.

HPU research raised questions about genki balls' effectiveness and flagged potential risks; the state Department of Health is reviewing data before acting.

A Pukalani man is in custody after police say he drove at officers in downtown Wailuku, crashing into a building and injuring three officers. The investigation is ongoing.

UH and University Laboratory School finalized a three-year facilities agreement that phases in cost recovery and shifts maintenance and utilities to the school.

Breezy east‑northeast trades gust into the 20s with a Small Craft Advisory through Saturday, July 18.