Authorities say about 34 pounds of suspected cocaine were found in checked luggage at HNL; the accused allegedly planned to hand the bags off in Tokyo. Federal prosecutors have moved to detain her.

An affray in Kailua‑Kona's old industrial area left two men injured Sunday night; police are investigating and seeking witnesses.

A state law requiring country-of-origin labels on raw processed ahi — including poke — takes effect Wednesday; retailers must update labels or face enforcement.

An 89-unit LEED Gold affordable complex in Lahaina has reopened, reuniting returning residents and wildfire survivors nearly three years after the August 2023 fires.

Fire crews put a blaze on Manoa Road under control Monday morning. Officials have not yet confirmed injuries or a cause.

The state land board denied a contested‑case hearing on June 26, 2026, over towing at Ala Wai Small Boat Harbor. Petitioners say thousands of tows and few citations show the system favors tow operators.

Honolulu police say a 69-year-old was arrested after two bank robberies in Makiki on June 29. Detectives say the suspect faces first- and second-degree robbery counts.

A Honolulu man on probation was indicted in federal court for allegedly robbing an illegal game room at gunpoint. The case follows a 2025 arrest that turned up a defaced handgun and a conversion device.

Trade winds pick up Tuesday in Honolulu with gusts to 25 mph and isolated morning showers. A Small Craft Advisory runs until 6 PM HST; midweek gets muggy with more showers.

Honolulu police say a driver fired at a car in Kailua on June 28; both occupants escaped without injury. Detectives are seeking witnesses and video.

A statewide review finds vehicle collisions are the leading cause of pueo deaths across Hawaiʻi. Researchers call for a population survey and targeted road-focused fixes.

DLNR has sent notices to multiple Kahala beachfront owners, saying fences, pipes and pool equipment are now encroaching on the public beach and could trigger fines. Engineers are studying a vegetated dune fix.

Breezy east trades and spotty showers will linger through Thursday. Small craft advisories are in effect.