Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park has opened comment on a draft Kahuku Unit plan that would add day‑use permits, trails and small campgrounds; local sessions are set in Kaʻū.

A man in his 60s was taken to an area hospital in critical condition after an apparent assault in Nuuanu. Police say no suspect has been identified.

Warm, breezy Thursday with scattered showers. A large south swell due Sunday–Monday could push surf to warning levels and cause minor coastal flooding.

An armed man carjacked a Haiku couple near Ho'okipa Beach early Thursday; police tracked the stolen vehicle into Haiku and the search remains active.

Honolulu police say they seized 18 gaming machines, suspected narcotics and more than $11,000 after executing a June 9 search warrant at an alleged illegal game room on Waimakua Place.

Hawaii-based trainer Gilad Janklowicz, the creator and face of Bodies in Motion, died suddenly at 71. He filmed hundreds of beachside episodes and remained active teaching on Oahu.

Federal prosecutors charged Eric Lee Boltz after he allegedly left antisemitic voicemails threatening Gov. Josh Green and his family; he faces federal counts and remains detained pending transfer to Hawaii.

A magnitude-4.3 earthquake struck off the north Puna coast late Tuesday; emergency officials say there is no tsunami threat.

Honokaa two-way standout Josyah Napoleon-Umeda was named MaxPreps Hawaii Player of the Year after a 17-0 season and the school's first HHSAA baseball title.

A Hawaii County councilmember proposed a 50+ mile Hamakua Coast trail linking Hilo and Waipio, with a feasibility study planned and land-access questions looming.

Scattered morning showers and breezy ENE trades today in Honolulu; highs near 84°F with gusts to 25 mph. Weekend swell could boost surf and coastal runup early next week.

UH Hilo is a core partner in NOAA’s new CIFARM initiative, which brings a $13.5M initial investment to expand sustainable aquaculture and pilot farms in Hilo.

Castle Resorts will manage Lahaina Shores’ association and front desk and plans to expand the resort’s rental program as Lahaina continues to recover from the August 2023 wildfire.