A hazmat response forced evacuation at Kapalama Satellite City Hall Friday; two women were treated at the scene and declined hospital transport.

UH is moving Lyon Arboretum under CTAHR to expand hands-on labs and research access for students while keeping public programs and staff in place.

Mostly clear and warm Friday in Honolulu with northeast trades picking up. Isolated windward showers tonight; highs near 83F.

Neighbors say the crosswalk at Ala Moana and Atkinson leaves walkers racing the light; HPD records show recent crashes and the state has piloted pedestrian‑only phases nearby.

A dirt bike rider died after colliding with a sedan near West Kawili and Kinoole in Hilo Wednesday night. Police say speed may be a factor and an autopsy is pending.

Coast Guard and Air Force footage shows pararescuemen searching the overturned Mariana; one crew member recovered and five still missing.

Using Keck Planet Finder on Maunakea, UH astronomers fixed the age of HR 7672 and turned its brown dwarf into a high‑precision benchmark for cooling models.

Mayor Bissen announced the 99th Maui County Fair will run Oct. 1–4 at Wailuku's War Memorial; vendor applications are due May 15.

A 76-year-old man, identified as Daniel Vasquez, died after being pulled from the water at Kahaluu Beach Park on Wednesday. Police say no foul play is suspected and an autopsy has been ordered.

Wai'anae District Park was renamed April 23, 2026 to honor Shinyei Nakamine and the 100th Infantry Battalion, linking a local park to a World War II legacy.

A Hawaii man's valley fever spread to his brain and he was medevaced to Mayo Clinic in Phoenix, where specialists are managing a lengthy recovery.

WalletHub’s state ranking finds Hawaii residents and New York renters spending some of the largest shares of income on housing, highlighting a widening affordability gap.

Vincent Pōhaku left an auto‑glass business to grow Drip Studio into a larger Fort Street Mall cafe focused on pour‑overs and matcha. The move expanded tasting events and seating.