Honolulu Police arrested a 17-year-old tied to a string of Waikīkī robberies; detectives say the case may be linked to several recent incidents and more arrests are expected. Tips to CrimeStoppers are requested.

Maui County will mail 2026 assessment notices by March 15; owners have until April 9 to appeal. Ordinance 5913 extends certain Lahaina exemptions through June 30, 2028.

A state bill would allow digital advertising screens in Waikīkī and the new Aloha Stadium district, splitting opinion between developers and neighborhood leaders. The proposal cleared early committee hurdles but faces local resistance.

Skims has filed to open a shop at Ala Moana Center in Honolulu, marking the brand's Hawaii debut amid a $5B-backed retail push.

Maui Food Bank bought eight acres in Wailuku for $9.25M and plans a campus with cold storage, a farmers market and an emergency hub.

Ruscello at Nordstrom’s Ala Moana spot will reopen in early March after a $450,000 refresh to the 5,500‑square‑foot dining room. The temporary closure began Jan. 16.

A Senate bill that would let police enforce trespass at school campuses on weekends advanced out of committee, dividing neighbors and lawmakers over playground access. Supporters point to vandalism; critics fear families could be penalized.

An HPD commander was reassigned after allegations he shared a juvenile sexual‑assault victim’s identifying details; an internal administrative probe is underway.

Mostly clear and breezy with highs near 81°F. Isolated showers today and a Small Craft Advisory for some waters through Friday.

State health officials issued a Notice of Violation and Order to the owner of Hale Lehua Carehome in Honolulu, citing breaches of the state's adult residential care rules.

Kuilei Place will reuse shower, sink and laundry water on-site, a move developers say could save roughly 10–11 million gallons a year and ease pressure on strained aquifers. The project arrives after a record-dry 2025 and could become a template for other island developments.

County-owned Hāʻena Beach Park and a nearby cave are headed to the state park system. Officials say state control and the park’s reservation model could ease crowding and restore local access.

Alejandro’s Mexican Food has opened a Pauoa outpost at 1997 Pauoa Road, bringing its tacos, wet burritos and loaded nacho fries to the neighborhood. The shop occupies the former Pauoa Chop Suey space and features a Dodgers‑inspired mural.