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Honolulu: Law enforcement is hunting a suspect linked to three homicides in Puna after a body was found in a water catchment tank, while a Washington man faces trial for throwing a rock at an endangered monk seal in Lahaina. A former acquaintance of the homicide suspect provided insight into his life as the community grapples with the ongoing investigation.

Honolulu — A cave rescue in Laos saved five people after nearly a week, while a fatal crash in Kapolei and a dog attack on the North Shore sparked community reactions. Amazon's new fulfillment center in Kapolei and a major warehouse in Kalaeloa highlight ongoing economic developments.

Honolulu officials approve expansion of traffic cameras with new red-light and speed camera placements, while a 6-year-old girl recovers after a dog attack at Off the Wall Beach. A teen completes a solo Pacific sailing journey arriving in Honolulu, and the Shinnyo Lantern Floating ceremony honors fallen service members at Ala Moana Beach.

Honolulu — Hawaiian Airlines is reassigning 250 flight attendants to Seattle for new international routes, sparking backlash over lost cultural elements like leis and aloha shirts. The state also moves forward on resolving a decades-old dispute over ceded Hawaiian lands revenue with the Office of Hawaiian Affairs involved.

Honolulu — The Hawaii County Council passed a controversial bill to limit the mayor’s power and create a new county manager role, while residents on the Big Island deal with recovery efforts after a 6.0 earthquake that caused power outages and rockslides in South Kona. Three North Shore homeowners face $2 million fines for illegal shoreline barriers, and a missing jet ski operator is still being s...

Honolulu residents should stay alert after a 6.0 earthquake hit the Big Island, prompting emergency alerts and calls for better preparedness, while the Hawaii County Council faces backlash over a controversial long-term planning document and a contentious property tax vote. Meanwhile, Sen. Mazie Hirono is pushing for accountability over a delayed national forest study in Hawaii.

Honolulu's next police chief is David Lazar, a San Francisco veteran, amid debates over his selection. NOAA predicts an above-normal hurricane season for Hawaiʻi with 5 to 13 storms expected.

Honolulu's University of Hawaii baseball team ended their season with a loss to Cal State Fullerton, while Oahu's homeless population rose slightly in 2026 with improved shelter access. A Nanakuli brush fire caused traffic delays, and repeat road rage suspect Nathaniel Radimak got a seven-year prison sentence for a 2025 attack.

Honolulu police are investigating an attempted murder of an officer in Kalaeloa with a suspect arrested and officers injured, while the Hawaii attorney general’s corruption probe leads to the resignation of a top state official. Local hero Jayden Maiava returns for a football camp, and Oʻahu’s first public kyudojo project faces a temporary halt due to community concerns.

Honolulu officials warn of rising e-bike crash risks and urge safety measures after two water-related deaths, while Hawaii County acquires the Puna coastal property Honolulu Landing for preservation. The city also explores summer gas tax relief and Hawaiian Airlines' new electric ground support units to cut emissions.

Honolulu's men’s volleyball team won its third national championship in six years, sparking statewide pride, while Waikiki saw a 91% reduction in homeless encampments due to expanded shelters and outreach. City officials also announced a $50 million outpatient care center in Kona and the opening of the 200-unit Makiki Banyan affordable housing project.

Honolulu city officials are pushing to install a fence at Oahu’s Community Garden after vandals and thieves disrupted operations, while Moanalua High School and Mid-Pacific High School made historic sports wins. Maui residents are sending heartfelt messages for the Shinnyo Lantern Floating ceremony at Ala Moana Beach Park.

Honolulu residents face severe weather disruptions with power outages and flood warnings across Oahu and the Hawaiian Islands, as emergency officials urge caution during hazardous conditions. Meanwhile, local sports highlights include Le Jardin's first state volleyball title and Hawaii baseball's senior night, while international news focuses on Israel's military strike and a Maui doctor's murder...

Honolulu — This episode covers the U.S.-China summit in Beijing, the canceled deployment of U.S. troops to Poland, and Hawaii baseball’s 7-0 win against Cal State Northridge. It also details the monk seal attacker’s return to Hawaii for trial and the state’s response to Medicaid fraud criticism.

Honolulu: U.S.-China tensions rise as Xi Jinping warns Trump over Taiwan, while Hawaii faces Medicaid fraud scrutiny and a man charged for attacking a monk seal. Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines launch new Oahu-to-California flights to boost summer travel.

Honolulu's Rainbow Warriors claimed the NCAA national championship with Louis Sakanoko leading the celebration, while a jury acquitted Samuel Carter in the 2022 bus stop death case. City officials are advancing a bill to limit corporate political spending as the Clean Elections Hawaiʻi Coalition pushes for reform.

Honolulu — The University of Hawaii men’s volleyball team won their second NCAA National Championship in three years, while Honolulu Police Department honors fallen heroes during Police Week. A legislative bill for Maui wildfire survivors failed, and the Army conducts controlled burns at Schofield Barracks to manage invasive vegetation.

Honolulu's Hawaii men’s volleyball team reached the NCAA Championship finals against UC Irvine, marking a historic win over their Big West rival. Authorities indicted a suspect in a police shooting and arrested individuals in a Chinatown gambling raid, while city officials unveiled a tourism management plan to address overcrowding.

Honolulu's Local Wire update highlights a tragic plane collision at Denver International Airport, the HHSAA baseball and softball state championships, and the "Stamp Out Hunger" food drive. Key moments include Honokaa and Mililani's baseball wins, Punahou's water polo victory, and the Hawaiʻi Foodbank's food drive success.

Honolulu — The Local Wire update covers the state’s $14 million plan to demolish the Country Club Condominium Hotel in Hilo, Maui County’s legal action against a man who attacked a Hawaiian monk seal, and L&L Hawaiian Barbecue’s new food court location at Ala Moana Center.

Honolulu's businesses face a $4.3 billion hit from global supply chain issues, while a man in Maui was caught throwing a rock at a Hawaiian monk seal, sparking conservation concerns. The city also narrows down its next police chief candidate list, with final choices set for a public vote on May 20.

Honolulu's latest Local Wire update covers an officer-involved shooting in Honolulu, the narrowing search for a new police chief, and the ongoing legal fight over the Red Hill fuel crisis. The episode also highlights a disturbing incident involving a monk seal in Maui and challenges facing Hawaii's farming community.

Honolulu — This episode covers a fatal crash on Saddle Road in North Hilo, an officer-involved shooting in McCully, and a new scam called "ghost tapping" targeting contactless payments. It also features updates on postponed travel plans and the closure of a long-standing Aiea gas station.

Honolulu police are investigating a shooting involving an 18-year-old during a chase on Kapiolani Boulevard and a separate case of an officer facing sexual assault charges. A Hawaiian monk seal named Kaiwi gave birth at Kaimana Beach, and the UH men’s volleyball team reached the NCAA semifinals.

Honolulu: Three cruise passengers died from hantavirus in the Atlantic, while a car crash on Kauaʻi killed one and injured another, and a man is missing after a possible drowning in Kona. Hawaii farmers face ongoing recovery from a destructive Kona-low storm, and the Hawaii Lodging Association’s president announces his retirement.