Honolulu’s Biki needs roughly $800,000 to stay running after years of vandalism and shrinking tourist use. City officials say the system’s odds of surviving are about 50%.

A High Surf Advisory covers south‑facing shores across Hawaii through 6 a.m. Thursday as waves rise to 7–10 feet with occasional 12‑foot sets.

Jason Momoa and Jack Johnson will headline an April 23 benefit at Ko Olina to raise funds for Hawaiʻi families hit by recent floods.

A flash flood warning for Maui ran until 9:15 p.m. HST Tuesday as officials urged residents to move to higher ground and avoid floodwaters.

JN Group purchased two commercial units at Kakaako Commerce Center for $17.68M, converting leased warehouse space into owned property for staging and service. The buy locks in scarce industrial capacity near downtown Honolulu.

Kiahuna Sunrise Café opened in a restored plantation‑era manager’s house on Kiahuna Plantation, offering breakfast, coffee and garden‑front seating to guests and locals. Early reviews praise the setting while staff smooth service after a soft opening.

The University of Hawai‘i and coach Eran Ganot have agreed in principle to a contract extension as UH prepares to join the Mountain West after a 24–9 season. The deal is meant to keep continuity while the school finalizes terms.

A 23-foot skiff with three people aboard was found alive after seven days adrift off Chuuk State; the U.S. Coast Guard cutter Midgett diverted from patrol to make the rescue.

Local nonprofits, hospitals and hotel leaders say trafficking is happening here and outline training, hotlines and Hawaii‑based treatment as part of a coordinated response.

Honolulu Ocean Safety posted warnings after an 'aggressive' shark was spotted near Diamond Head at about 7:17 a.m.; lifeguards urged people to avoid the water.

NWS Flood Watch for Honolulu Wednesday–Friday. Heavy downpours (1–3 inches possible) and flash-flood risk for low‑lying areas; prepare now.

Lifeguards posted warning signs at Electric Beach after a roughly 10-foot shark was seen offshore. Officials said the animal was non‑aggressive and no injuries were reported.

A former Guam customs officer was sentenced to 235 months after investigators intercepted a U.S. Postal Service package that contained roughly 32 pounds of meth. The case grew from a controlled delivery and a coordinated multi‑agency investigation.