After five decades, Jesse's Coffee Shop in Kalihi is closing as the Badua family retires. Regulars flocked to buy last batches of pandesal and pianomo.

A solo ATV crash on Mud Lane near Honokaa killed a man late Saturday; police ordered an autopsy and say impairment is not currently suspected.

A 46-year-old woman who was seriously injured in a Waimanalo crash on Jan. 29 died Feb. 7, Honolulu police confirm.

St. Anthony High in Wailuku will close after the 2025–26 year while preschool–8 continues under a new multi‑age model. Enrollment and contact details are posted online.

Heavy showers and gusty east-northeast winds keep Honolulu on alert; a Flood Watch and High Wind Warning run through 6 p.m. HST.

A council committee advanced Bill 60 to let HART study rail branches to UH Mānoa and West Oʻahu. Planning would be allowed, but no construction money is included.

Lawmakers are weighing bills to modernize co‑op law and seed cooperative grants across Hawaiʻi, a move supporters say could keep jobs and food systems local.

Lawmakers introduced bills to require most cats be sterilized, create a spay-and-neuter fund and limit intact pets entering Hawaii, splitting conservationists and breeders. The measures carry fines and exemptions that lawmakers are still debating.

Late-night slides on the Hamakua coast snarled traffic along Highway 19 at Laupāhoehoe Gulch as crews moved in to clear debris. Forecasts had warned of heavy rain and flash flooding in the area.

Heavy rain and gusty trade winds will buffet Honolulu through Monday. Flood Watch and High Wind Warning are in effect statewide.

Honolulu police are searching after a 15-year-old student says a man tried to lure her off campus on Kapiolani Boulevard Friday morning. Authorities have released a description and asked for tips.

Flood Watch in effect for Honolulu through Monday with heavy showers and gusty northeast winds. Expect localized flooding and travel delays.

Honolulu police are seeking two people who allegedly tried to coax a 14-year-old into a car near 500 Keawe St. in Kakaako. The teen was unharmed; CrimeStoppers is taking tips at 808-955-8300.