USGS raised Kīlauea to WATCH after renewed summit inflation and vent glow; models put the next possible lava‑fountaining episode between April 21–26. Officials warn of vog and tephra risks.

Gov. Josh Green posted that a Maui development will add 221 affordable rentals — a needed boost amid a deep local housing shortage.

Iao Valley State Monument will close April 27–June 26 for pedestrian bridge upgrades, temporarily blocking access to the Iao Needle during the spring travel season.

The PGA Tour will not play in Hawaiʻi in 2027, ending a 56‑year streak and leaving Kapalua and Waialae in limbo.

Mortgage shifts and rising condo inventory are nudging Hawaiʻi owners to rent their homes and hire property managers to handle leasing and upkeep. That option buys time and steady income while sellers wait for better market conditions.

George Ariyoshi, Hawaii’s third governor and the first Japanese‑American elected governor in the U.S., has died at 100. He died at home surrounded by family; funeral plans are pending.

Chef Adam Gilbert and partner Chris Natale have reopened Fairway Tavern inside the Ewa Villages clubhouse, reviving a six‑year vacancy with plantation‑style plates and community pricing.

Honolulu police arrested a 76-year-old after a Nanakuli home shooting; a witness disarmed the suspect and the injured man was treated at the scene. Detectives say the probe is ongoing.

A magnitude‑7.4 quake struck off Miyako, Japan, prompting tsunami advisories along the Sanriku coast. Authorities and Pacific warning centers were monitoring potential waves and aftershocks.

Scattered showers and a few thunderstorms will hit Honolulu Monday. Highs near 84°F; trades strengthen later this week.

The Maui AIDS Foundation says the White House’s FY2027 budget to eliminate HOPWA would threaten housing subsidies for people with HIV. County budget hearings are underway as leaders weigh local support.

Hawaii's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 2.2% in January, tying South Dakota for the nation's lowest. Payrolls added 2,600 jobs even as participation remains a concern.

HFD investigators say a Pearl City house fire on April 18 was incendiary and caused about $385,000 in damage; a 59-year-old was arrested and later released pending investigation.