CNBC's 2026 "Top States for Business" study put Hawaii last, prompting a DBEDT task‑force plan and a legislative bill aimed at cutting costs and improving competitiveness. Lawmakers would fund studies and set staged targets to climb the rankings.

David Odo, raised in Kailua and formerly director at the Georgia Museum of Art, will begin leading the Honolulu Museum of Art on Sept. 1 as the museum prepares for its 2027 centennial.

Trade winds gust into the mid‑20s with spotty windward showers. Small Craft Advisory in effect through Friday, July 10; King Tide nuisance flooding possible Sunday.

Police responded Wednesday to reports of a man with a handgun in the Ala Moana area; another caller reported gunshots and the investigation is ongoing.

A tiger shark was reportedly seen eating a turtle off Makaha Beach, prompting lifeguards to post warning signs and a shark advisory.

State and county officials say nurseries, landscapers and composters in West Hawaiʻi must complete BIISC training and hold DAB compliance agreements before moving mulch or potted plants.

Three men in the Kona area were arrested after a three‑day Attorney General compliance sweep targeting sex‑offender registration violations. Authorities say the suspects may face new charges.

Upcountry Maui community groups pressed county and state leaders to fund two 500,000‑gallon tanks in Upper Kula to create an off‑grid, 1,000,000‑gallon emergency water reserve.

A 14‑year‑old was arrested after allegedly threatening an elderly woman with a machete in Waianae, stealing her running car and crashing near Kapiʻolani. Police say the teen now faces first‑degree robbery and vehicle‑theft charges.

A sharp split at OHA erupted after four trustees filed court documents backing ousted CEO Stacy Ferreira, prompting a 5–1 vote to order withdrawal.

Family-owned West Maui Sports reopened at Lahaina Cannery after the Aug. 8, 2023 wildfires, celebrating with a blessing, music and community events.

Gov. Josh Green signed laws banning most disposable e-cigarettes and creating a state registry of FDA-authorized vaping products.

Breezy ENE trades push spotty showers into windward neighborhoods with highs near 86°F. Small Craft Advisory through 6 AM Thursday.