Waikiki Market is closed for a month‑long kitchen renovation, with most staff offered temporary roles and a planned reopening in mid‑March.

Waikīkī Snack Store has opened at Discovery Bay Center, offering handmade Northern Chinese dumplings, a DIY ramen counter and shave ice, plus a frozen‑dumpling opening deal through March 1.

Two masked suspects robbed a worker in Waiʻanae early Wednesday and fled in his work van. Police recovered the vehicle, seized a firearm and arrested a 32‑year‑old woman.

Pre-dawn Kahala blaze at 3994 Kaualio Place forced crews outside after a partial roof collapse; no injuries were reported and investigators are on scene.

Gusty east trades bring isolated showers and high surf advisories to Honolulu through Thursday. Secure loose items and avoid exposed waters.

HHFDC agreed to pay $60 million to transfer more than 100 Villages of Kapolei roads — about 24 miles — to the City and County of Honolulu.

Wingstop opened its third Oahu location at Pearl City Gateway, serving classic and boneless wings in more than 11 flavors. A local review praised garlic Parmesan and Spicy Korean Q.

UH Mānoa has asked the state for $22.3M — including a $5M NIL fund — to update facilities and retain student‑athletes as bills move through the Legislature.

Breezy trade winds keep Honolulu gusty Tuesday with advisories for wind and surf; rain chances increase toward the weekend.

A fallen tree and a vehicle crash cut power to hundreds in Haleiwa, Nanakuli and Waianae Monday, with crews working into the evening to restore service.

Lawmakers want a paid "hike safe" card and a state search-and-rescue office to reimburse crews — but Honolulu firefighters warn fees could discourage 911 calls.

Elijah Ickes scored on a wild pitch to lift Hawai'i to a 4-3 walk-off over Gonzaga, giving the Rainbow Warriors the season-opening series at Les Murakami Stadium.

New filings in Honolulu suggest prosecutors may have fresh criminal evidence to support a civil forfeiture fight over Michael Miske’s multimillion-dollar estate.