A bill in the Hawaii Legislature would force agencies to define who counts as a "bona fide" farmer — and could curb property owners using token agriculture to get tax breaks. Lawmakers want a tiered matrix to sort subsistence growers from commercial operations.

Acting Chief Justice Sabrina McKenna named three judges to Hawaii’s district courts — one for the Big Island and two for Oʻahu — from Judicial Selection Commission lists; confirmations are pending.

A powerful kona storm forced a Waimanalo farmer to free roughly 500 animals after pens failed. Neighbors, the University of Hawaiʻi and a fundraiser are helping with rescues and repairs.

A global analysis of more than 2,300 seawater samples found pharmaceuticals, pesticides and plastic‑derived carbon even hundreds of miles offshore.

BYU–Hawaii landed a $96.3M permit to replace the aging McKay complex with five new buildings, clearing the first phase of a multi‑year campus renewal in Laie.

Mostly cloudy and muggy with isolated showers and highs near 81°F. Flood watches eased but summit winds and rising surf could affect plans.

The St. Patrick’s Day street festival returns to Fort Street Mall on Tuesday with live music, food vendors and a Waikīkī parade that will affect midday traffic.

A 63-year-old man died after a single-vehicle crash on the H‑1 near the Vineyard Boulevard off‑ramp in Makiki early Sunday. Honolulu police say the Traffic Division is investigating.

Hawaii beat UC Irvine 71-64 in Henderson to win the Big West and clinch its first NCAA Tournament berth since 2016.

County of Kaua‘i is advancing skateparks in Hanapēpē and Nāwiliwili, a $12.2M Vidinha Stadium rebuild and islandwide court and comfort‑station upgrades.

Flooding closed Queen Kaahumanu Highway at Henry Street Saturday, snarling traffic in Kailua-Kona.

Longtime Kailua coach Wally Marciel is leaving the bench to become president and CEO of Damien Memorial School as the school pushes to finish a new on‑campus field.

A home washed into the ocean near Keehi Stream on Friday night; firefighters confirmed no one was inside. The incident spotlights floating encampments and shoreline risks near Kahauiki Village.