Hawaii has answered a DOJ suit that seeks to block its climate lawsuit against oil companies, and a recent Michigan ruling could change the legal landscape. The courts are waiting on new briefing and schedules.

A Senate housing panel advanced SB2194, a bill that would require recipients of Rental Housing Revolving Fund money to reinvest surpluses into more housing, invoking a ‘Vienna model’ approach.

A state‑commissioned analysis finds Hawaiʻi’s medical cannabis system already captures most patient spending and models a far larger adult‑use market — with tax upside and public‑health tradeoffs.

Sunny and warm today; a strong cold front late Friday, February 6 could bring heavy rain, gusts to 35 mph and coastal flooding.

Hilton Waikiki has opened Casamigos House of Friends on its 37th floor, converting a former event room into a sunset lounge serving Casamigos cocktails and shareable plates.

Longtime Mōʻiliʻili activist Laura Ruby is pushing for a full environmental review as Honolulu advances contractor selection for the Ala Wai pedestrian bridge this week.

HDOT will install NACS connectors at NEVI chargers on Oʻahu and Maui during maintenance this week, creating brief outages while expanding compatibility. The upgraded hubs will keep multiple connector types and remain open 24/7.

A judge ordered mediation in the multimillion-dollar HART vs. Hitachi dispute, setting a Dec. 31, 2026 mediation deadline and an Aug. 9, 2027 trial date if talks fail.

Dr. Kealoha Fox is steering Honolulu’s resilience office toward heat relief, food security and youth outreach with community-focused programs and public engagement.

Warning-level surf and a coastal flood statement are in effect through midweek; inland Honolulu will be warm and mostly sunny with highs near 81°F.

Disney’s Moana and Moana 2 have been translated into ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi; the ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi version of Moana 2 will have a free community premiere at Bishop Museum in Honolulu on Feb. 7.

Marisco Ltd. and Pacific Shipyards International won rights to bid on U.S. Army maintenance contracts that could top $250 million, deepening Hawaii's federal work pipeline.

A UHERO analysis finds that once local prices are accounted for, Hawaiʻi’s economy ranks among the weakest U.S. states — and growth, not just affordability, is the issue.