A public‑interest law firm wants the University of Hawaiʻi to release executive‑session minutes and recordings tied to the hiring and evaluation of President Wendy Hensel.

Trades pick up Friday with highs near 83°F and gusty winds; Small Craft Advisory affects channel waters through Saturday evening.

Former Marshall Islands President David Kabua died in Honolulu on April 8 after months of cancer treatment. A memorial in Honolulu is scheduled before a state funeral in Majuro.

A Conservation Biology ranking names Hawaiian monk seals most vulnerable to macroplastic pollution. Researchers point to fishing gear and ocean currents and say targeted cleanups can help.

Ala Moana's MF Burger Shop quietly landed next to Jugo Life, serving double‑wagyu smashburgers and beef‑tallow fries from a tiny weekly pop‑up. Preorders and dates appear on Instagram.

Warm, muggy morning in Honolulu with a high near 82°F and only a slight chance of afternoon showers. Trades return tonight, bringing breezier, drier conditions through Saturday.

A 69-year-old Kaunakakai resident was fatally attacked by a dog at a Molokai home; Maui police say the animal was euthanized and the investigation is ongoing.

Lawmakers pressed the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity after officials admitted decades‑long inspector discretion that may conflict with state law as pest finds and a bovine TB outbreak raise alarms.

The city bought 175 N. Pauahi Street for about $4.52M; officials will stabilize the underused building and explore affordable‑housing and community uses.

Honolulu Elections urged residents missing voter notification cards to call (808) 768-3800 as state mailings begin ahead of the 2026 elections.

A Honolulu team used mRNA to produce PD‑L1‑blocking nanobodies that shrank colorectal tumors about 50% in mice, suggesting a cheaper alternative to pricey antibody drugs.

Warm, muggy and mostly cloudy in Honolulu with a slight chance of brief afternoon showers. Highs near 82–83°F and light east‑northeast winds.

Maui Health named COO Wade Ebersole interim CEO effective May 3 after Lynn Fulton announced she’ll return to Illinois. Ebersole will lead operations while the board searches for a permanent leader.