Hawaiian artists say a Japan promoter failed to pay them after multiple shows, prompting cancellations and legal action.

HB1949 would create a public dashboard and reporting rules so Hawaiʻi residents can see how green‑fee revenues are allocated and spent.

A 14-year-old reported being sexually assaulted by two men in Honolulu; police say the case is under investigation and no arrests have been announced.

A Flood Watch affects Oahu beginning Tuesday evening as a kona storm brings heavy rain, thunderstorms and gusty southerly winds through the weekend.

Kupuna at Malulani Hale are living with a months‑long elevator outage after water damaged the main lift, leaving seniors to rely on a cramped service elevator and miss rides. Repairs and parts could stretch for months.

Governor Josh Green is negotiating with Tokyo’s Tokyu Group to bring transit‑oriented development, modular housing and station upgrades to Honolulu’s Skyline as ridership lags.

The Hawaiʻi Department of Health confirmed a measles case in a vaccinated visitor and named airport and public exposure sites on Oʻahu and Hawaiʻi Island.

A strong storm will bring heavy rain and gusty southerly winds to Honolulu beginning Tuesday, with flood risk and marine advisories. Clear drains and prepare for travel impacts.

A 39-year-old rider died after a two-motorcycle crash on Kalanianaole Highway near the Halona Blowhole on Friday. Police are investigating and seeking witnesses.

The Maui Planning Commission tentatively approved a 151‑room Grand Wailea expansion, attaching more than 30 conditions aimed at protecting iwi kūpuna and reef health.

Hazy, muggy weekend with gusty east winds and spotty showers; heavy rain and flash-flood risk could arrive early next week.

A 55-year-old man is in custody after a woman was stabbed on Kealiiahonui Street in Kapolei; police say the investigation is ongoing.

Colleen Hanabusa, a longtime force in Hawaii politics and former U.S. representative, has died at 74 after a private battle with cancer.