A Hilo man tied to an online "Cultist" group was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison and ordered 20 years of supervised release.

Kaua‘i’s elections office is deploying ballot drop boxes islandwide and mail ballots are due to arrive ahead of the Aug. 8 primary. Drop boxes will be open 24/7 through Election Day at 7 p.m.

A nēnē and an ʻuaʻu were struck and killed inside Haleakalā National Park; managers are urging drivers to slow, obey posted speeds and report injured wildlife.

Condo closings on Maui jumped to 88 in June while the median condo price fell to $625,000, according to Realtors data showing more transactions but longer selling times.

After March's Kona Lows left Paʻakea Road impassable, HDOT is installing 'aqua cells' while decades of unbuilt flood projects come back into focus.

Hawaiian Council is collecting vendor interest for ʻUlu o Lele, an interim marketplace at the former Outlets of Maui; the form is open July 16–26. Priority goes to Lahaina and Maui businesses.

The Diocese of Honolulu has voided the Benedictine Monastery of Hawaii’s diocesan status after membership fell to two; the Blessed Sacrament was moved to St. Michael parish. The decision raises questions about care for the sisters and the future of the Waialua property.

Kimo’s — the Lahaina waterfront staple famous for Hula Pie — is planning a comeback on Front Street after T S Restaurants signed a letter of intent and partnered on a Chan Wa Building restoration.

Federal agents arrested a man after meth was found in two carry‑on bags at HNL; prosecutors have moved to hold him without bail.

Breezy east‑northeast trades will bring gusts up to 24 mph and a Small Craft Advisory through Friday; isolated windward showers possible. Highs near 86°F.

The Ritz‑Carlton Residences, Waikīkī Beach is partnering with Parisian pâtisserie Ladurée for a holiday pop‑up and an exclusive in‑suite tea experience — Ladurée’s first presence in Hawaiʻi.

A water‑plant failure on Oahu knocked barracks chillers offline, leaving thousands of soldiers without central air conditioning while crews work on deep‑well pump repairs.

Gov. Josh Green signed SB2999, directing HDOT to set a clean fuel standard that will reward low‑carbon fuels and target steep carbon‑intensity cuts for transportation.