Honolulu

Health officials are warning the public about a dangerous batch of cocaine circulating in Honolulu. This drug has been found to be laced with fentanyl, which is linked to suspected overdoses.

The Hawaii State Department of Health issued a public warning about a dangerous batch of fentanyl-laced cocaine circulating in Honolulu. The agency states that this drug batch could be linked to several overdose cases.

Major hardware retailers in Honolulu have run out of generators across Oahu due to high post-hurricane demand. However, the retailers expect that new shipments of equipment will arrive next week.

Hurricane Lala brought 1.3 trillion gallons of water to the state of Hawaii. Though it never made landfall, its close pass resulted in an average statewide rainfall of 11.4 inches. Researchers from the University of Hawaii calculated that Hawaiʻi County received 66 percent of this total volume.

Developers seeking to build large projects must first propose their plans. Honolulu currently requires developers to provide community benefits in exchange for approval. However, some residents believe that the city could negotiate and demand even greater benefits.

The city of Honolulu is considering a proposal that would impose fines or jail time on individuals found with shopping carts. Under this proposed regulation, violators could face penalties including a fine up to $2,000 or imprisonment for up to one month.

Tropical Storm Lala impacted Hawaii with high winds and rain but did not make landfall. Honolulu, located on Oahu, was specifically affected by the tropical storm conditions as they spread westward over the island chain.

Tropical Storm Lala struck Hawaii with high winds and rain but did not make landfall. Honolulu, which is on Oahu, was bearing the brunt of the tropical storm conditions spreading westward over the island chain.

Tropical Storm Lala impacted Hawaii with high winds and rain, although it did not make landfall. Honolulu, which is located on Oahu, bore the brunt of these tropical storm conditions as they spread westward over the island chain.

Tropical Storm Lala affected Hawaii with high winds and rain but did not make landfall. Honolulu, located on Oahu, bore the brunt of these storm conditions as they spread westward over the island chain.

Tropical Storm Lala continues to impact Hawaii with damaging winds and heavy rain, prompting warnings for Oahu, Maui County, and Kauai County. The storm is forecast to continue moving westward through Tuesday night before shifting west-northwest on Wednesday, with forecasters predicting it could become a hurricane again. Residents should prepare for significant rainfall (up to 40 inches over windward Big Island), flooding, mudslides, and life-threatening surf conditions.

The Board of Water Supply urged Honolulu residents to limit water use to essential needs only. This advisory was issued due to ongoing power outages and storm damage affecting service across Oahu.

Hurricane Lala has impacted Maui, Honolulu, and Kauaʻi Counties. Residents in these islands, which are home to more than 1.2 million people, experienced thousands of power outages. The area currently remains under a tropical storm warning.

Flights traveling from L.A. to Hawaii have been disrupted due to Hurricane Lala hitting the Big Island. On Saturday, several service flights departing from LAX were canceled, impacting various destinations such as Kona, Maui, Kauai, and Honolulu.

Hurricane Lala has disrupted flights between L.A. and Hawaii, causing several services to be canceled on Saturday. Cancellations included routes to Kona, Maui, Kauai, and Honolulu.

Honolulu Mayor Rich Blangiardi and first responder leaders are holding a briefing on Oahu's storm preparations and response plans. The event addresses critical planning measures for responding to severe weather events in the area.

A new police chief in Honolulu promised to be transparent and accessible. According to observers, the chief is currently living up to this promise.

Mokulele Airlines announced two major updates: expanding its inter-island fleet with three new aircraft and enhancing the passenger experience at its Honolulu terminal through renovations of Terminal 3.

Officials across Big Island, Honolulu, and Kauai are preparing for an incoming weather system. These preparations include staging response scenarios and urging residents to review their emergency plans.

The Department of Environmental Services held a ceremony to bless its new Membrane Bioreactor Facility at the Sand Island Wastewater Treatment Plant. This facility utilizes membrane technology, which separates solids from water more effectively than older methods. The goal of this modernization is for the City.

According to Honolulu police, e-bike education and enforcement efforts have resulted in a reduction of problems on Oahu's roads. This news report comes from Island News.

A 65-year-old man was arrested after allegedly brandishing a firearm and threatening three people on Saturday evening. The arrest occurred in the Ala Moana area of Honolulu for terroristic threatening.

Three candidates are currently vying for the Honolulu City Council District IV seat. This contest follows a court ruling that barred incumbent Tommy Waters from seeking reelection.

Voting has begun for the Honolulu Council District I seat in the 2026 primary election. Five candidates are currently competing for the position.

Supporters of Belatti held sign-waving events across Honolulu and Kapolei to support her campaign. These activities took place during a closely watched race for lieutenant governor.

Oʻahu has shown steady turnout at voter centers for primary elections. Residents were observed casting ballots specifically at locations including Honolulu and Kapolei Hale.

Mayor Rick Blangiardi asserts that Honolulu requires CORE now more than ever. Additionally, successful public safety and public health programs are noted to adapt as various practitioners gain knowledge about what works.

Honolulu Police are utilizing drones with the goal of reaching crime scenes more quickly. This effort aims to improve response times, ensuring that every second counts during an emergency.

Discover Music Body Soul, a local studio in Honolulu, has introduced new dance programs focused on health and wellness. The programs include gentle movement classes for moms and kids.

The City and County of Honolulu is reducing in-person permit test days at driver licensing centers to address high demand for license renewals.

Honolulu is reducing in-office permit testing days to free up appointment slots for driver’s license renewals and reduce wait times for residents.

Two people were hospitalized after a two-vehicle rollover crash on Kaua St. and Funston Road in Honolulu on Tuesday morning. The incident occurred in the Honolulu area but no additional details about the cause or identities of those involved were provided.

Emergency Medical Services responded to two separate traffic incidents in Honolulu on Tuesday, Aug. 4, following a weekend of multiple accidents on Oʻahu roads.

A bicyclist was hospitalized with serious injuries after apparently being hit by a vehicle in Honolulu on Tuesday morning.

The City and County of Honolulu's Department of Planning and Permitting won a 2026 AI 50 Award for using its CivCheck platform to reduce residential permit review times by 70%.

The article highlights the need for meaningful oversight to improve Honolulu’s CORE Operations and suggests investing in a 24-hour, seven-day-a-week mobile crisis response as an alternative.

A dangerous crosswalk in Honolulu, where previous signal timing risked collisions between turning vehicles and pedestrians, was addressed by state engineers.

Two recent proposals to tax empty homes in Honolulu have failed to advance by just one vote each. Oʻahu politicians have opposed the Empty Homes Tax despite some public support for the idea.

The Sunshine Blog is preparing Honolulu voters for an upcoming set of 20 questions focused on public information, government accountability, and ethical leadership in Hawai‘i.

The Honolulu Elections Division confirmed that Waters is ineligible for re-election to the office of Councilmember, District IV, City and County of Honolulu for the 2027-2031 term.