Japan’s JERA pitched a roughly 500‑MW LNG plant for Oʻahu that it says could be online by 2030 and cut generation costs about 20 percent, triggering statewide debate.

WalletHub’s 2026 study places Honolulu No. 100 of 100 metro areas for overweight and obesity — the least‑overweight metro in the survey — helped by strong food-and-fitness scores and lower state obesity rates.

No. 5 Hawai'i hosts No. 3 USC on Wednesday and No. 25 CSUN on Friday at the Duke Kahanamoku Aquatic Complex. Both matches start at 6 p.m. HT and will feature live stats on theFOSH.

San Paolo’s new weekend brunch in Waikiki pairs American classics with Brazilian staples like pão de queijo waffles and Catupiry‑topped eggs Benedict.

Hawaiʻi DOH issued a brown water advisory for Kahe Point (Electric Beach) on Oʻahu, warning people to avoid brown or murky water after storms. Officials recommend waiting 48–72 hours and checking DOH advisories before swimming.

Missing federal datasets are leaving Honolulu officials with fewer tools to track health, hunger and budgets. Local planners say the gap is making services harder to target.

A 30-year-old was arrested after a Saturday night Waikīkī store robbery; prosecutors charged him with first-degree robbery and set bail at $100,000.

A 71-year-old man was taken to a hospital in serious condition after a stabbing in Makiki on March 16. Police and EMS responded and investigators are seeking witnesses.

Seven swimmers were pulled from a rip current off Nanakuli Monday night; four, including a 12-year-old, were checked by EMS after lifeguards and a bodyboarder helped. Officials warn to avoid swimming near river mouths during runoff.

District 6 officers responded Monday after an adult man was found unresponsive in Waikīkī. Police say the investigation is ongoing and are seeking witnesses.

Finalist lists for Hawaii’s chief justice and a Maui circuit judgeship landed on Gov. Josh Green’s desk, starting a roughly 30‑day clock for his pick.

A UH Mānoa–led review finds fathers' health can shape pregnancy and infant outcomes. The paper calls for inclusive, culturally grounded preconception care for men.

Marriott’s brand growth across Hawaiʻi is boosting tax receipts — but locals say too much profit leaves the islands. We break down the fees, taxes and who benefits.