The Bishop Museum in Hawaii launches a new exhibit focused on the state's native and threatened birds, incorporating tactile art by Haruo Uchiyama and murals by Patrick Ching.

The Hawaiian Islands are expected to experience another week of strong trade winds, with brief showers and standard summer weather patterns, including afternoon showers on the Big Island's Kona slopes.

U.S. senators seek to amend the North Atlantic Treaty to include Hawaii under NATO protection, citing increasing military threats in the Indo-Pacific region.

Four Hawaii Island mayoral candidates debated visions and priorities at a public forum, discussing their strategies for the island's future if elected.

South Kihei Road in Maui will be closed from Kaonoulu Street to Ohukai Road for sand cleanup from July 15-19, between 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Local traffic and emergency vehicles are exempt from this restriction.

The Crater Road Fire on Maui has led to the closure of Haleakala National Park, affecting over 500 acres, closing roads, and prompting a substantial firefighting response with no reported structural damage yet.

A former Oahu teacher, Alden Bunag, received a 30-year sentence for sexually assaulting a minor and child pornography.

A 74-year-old man died after crashing his vehicle in Manoa, possibly due to a medical issue. He collided with a car driven by a 71-year-old woman, who was unharmed. Police rule out speed, drugs, or alcohol as factors. Investigations are ongoing.

Strong trade winds and short-lived showers continue for Honolulu, with a weak disturbance potentially increasing rainfall. Wind advisories may be issued amid forecasts of solid trade patterns and sporadic showers into next week.

Dredging operations have commenced at Wailoa Small Boat Harbor, funded by a $3.1 million project to resolve sediment issues since the 2018 eruption, with improvements expected by year-end.

Detection dogs in Hawaii successfully locate invasive coconut rhinoceros beetle larvae, aiding efforts to control the pest.

HVO geologists retrieved webcams post-Kilauea eruption, discovered vibrant sulfur deposits and observed residual outgassing, indicating ongoing volcanic activity.

Rodley Ford from Volcano is charged with 16 crimes, including theft and drug possession, after a Hilo crime spree and a destructive chase in a stolen Jeep.