Timberly Paiva, 25, was arrested after an alleged Sunday domestic incident in Hilo. She faces multiple felony counts and bail was set at $96,000.

Hawaii County bought and preserved 364 acres known as Honolulu Landing in Puna, using PONC funds to protect ancient sites and fragile shoreline. The purchase ends a years-long campaign to keep the land public.

Pepito's Tropical Grill has parked at Schofield Barracks, serving Venezuelan‑style pepitos, loaded hot dogs and a 4x4 burger. The trailer also runs pop‑ups and offers catering across Oahu.

Volunteers are needed to sew and donate roughly 38,000 lei so every veteran’s grave at Punchbowl can be adorned for the Mayor’s Memorial Day ceremony.

A 55-year-old Haiku woman injured in a May 10 head-on crash on Honoapiilani Highway died on May 17 after being flown to Oahu, police said. Investigators are probing whether speed or substances were a factor.

The Nareit Foundation is accepting applications from Hawaiʻi nonprofits for affordable housing grants. Deadline: Friday, June 19, 2026 at 5 p.m.

The Hua Momona Foundation’s third Maui Music & Food Experience will run Aug. 21–22 at the Hyatt Regency Maui, pairing musicians and chefs to benefit Lahaina recovery. Tickets and early‑bird pricing are available.

Gov. Green signed Act 012 banning nearly all license‑plate covers in Hawaii and raising minimum fines to $1,000, with enforcement tied to safety inspections starting Jan. 1, 2027.

Breezy east‑northeast trades keep Honolulu warm with isolated morning showers. Small Craft Advisory affects select channels into Wednesday evening.

Bank of Hawaii paid $16.5M for Mark's Garage in Chinatown and will use the 308-space garage for employee parking, removing hundreds of public spaces downtown.

A flood advisory covers Kauai after heavy showers soaked the north shore, with the heaviest rain near Wainiha and the advisory set to expire in the mid‑afternoon.

North Shore favorite Ry’s Poke Shack opened a Honolulu shop on May 18 with location-only dishes and local chef collaborations. Expect Honolulu-only items like fried-wonton poke nachos.

HI Cravings Windward reopened at Windward City Shopping Center in Kāneʻohe with extended hours, online ordering and its signature build-your-own acai bowls.