A 71-year-old man was taken to a hospital in serious condition after a stabbing in Makiki on March 16. Police and EMS responded and investigators are seeking witnesses.

Seven swimmers were pulled from a rip current off Nanakuli Monday night; four, including a 12-year-old, were checked by EMS after lifeguards and a bodyboarder helped. Officials warn to avoid swimming near river mouths during runoff.

District 6 officers responded Monday after an adult man was found unresponsive in Waikīkī. Police say the investigation is ongoing and are seeking witnesses.

Finalist lists for Hawaii’s chief justice and a Maui circuit judgeship landed on Gov. Josh Green’s desk, starting a roughly 30‑day clock for his pick.

A UH Mānoa–led review finds fathers' health can shape pregnancy and infant outcomes. The paper calls for inclusive, culturally grounded preconception care for men.

Marriott’s brand growth across Hawaiʻi is boosting tax receipts — but locals say too much profit leaves the islands. We break down the fees, taxes and who benefits.

A bill in the Hawaii Legislature would force agencies to define who counts as a "bona fide" farmer — and could curb property owners using token agriculture to get tax breaks. Lawmakers want a tiered matrix to sort subsistence growers from commercial operations.

Acting Chief Justice Sabrina McKenna named three judges to Hawaii’s district courts — one for the Big Island and two for Oʻahu — from Judicial Selection Commission lists; confirmations are pending.

A powerful kona storm forced a Waimanalo farmer to free roughly 500 animals after pens failed. Neighbors, the University of Hawaiʻi and a fundraiser are helping with rescues and repairs.

A global analysis of more than 2,300 seawater samples found pharmaceuticals, pesticides and plastic‑derived carbon even hundreds of miles offshore.

BYU–Hawaii landed a $96.3M permit to replace the aging McKay complex with five new buildings, clearing the first phase of a multi‑year campus renewal in Laie.

Mostly cloudy and muggy with isolated showers and highs near 81°F. Flood watches eased but summit winds and rising surf could affect plans.

The St. Patrick’s Day street festival returns to Fort Street Mall on Tuesday with live music, food vendors and a Waikīkī parade that will affect midday traffic.