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Tropical Storm Fausto is approaching Hawaii, causing dangerous surf and potential heavy rain, while Hurricane Genevieve remains a major hurricane far from the islands.

Tropical Storm Fausto will pass north of the Hawaiian Islands through Wednesday, bringing dangerous surf, increasing showers, and the chance for some heavy rain before drier weather returns later this week.

An accidental vehicle fire in a Makakilo carport caused $18,000 in damages. The Honolulu Fire Department confirmed the incident, which resulted in no reported injuries.

Cracker Barrel's CEO Julie Masino is stepping down next month following customer backlash against the company's rebranding efforts a year ago. She will remain with the company during the transition.

FEMA authorized federal funding to support Hawaii County in combating the Kawaihae Road fire, which burned over 700 acres and forced hundreds to evacuate over the weekend.

A Los Angeles judge ruled there is sufficient evidence to proceed to trial against singer D4vd for the killing of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. The decision followed a preliminary hearing where probable cause was established for the charges.

Savannah Guthrie has made an emotional plea for information about her mother's disappearance. Her 84-year-old mother, Nancy Guthrie, vanished six months ago from her Tucson-area home and has not been located.

The Trump administration has requested the Supreme Court to permit an executive order targeting mail-in voting, following an appeals court decision that halted the order in nearly half the country. The order, issued in March, aims to limit mail-in voting but was blocked by the appeals court.

A judge ruled that Honolulu City Council Chair Tommy Waters is ineligible to run for a third term in this year's election after a legal challenge from Trevor Ozawa. The decision prevents Waters from seeking another term on the council.

Lindsay Clancy, a Massachusetts woman, is on trial as her defense argues postpartum psychosis caused her to kill her three children, all aged 5 and younger. She has pleaded not guilty, and the trial is ongoing.

Police are searching for a second suspect after a shooting at a food festival beneath Seattle's Space Needle, which killed three people and injured four others, including a toddler. Another suspect was arrested earlier.

Hurricane Fausto is expected to pass north of Hawaii, causing dangerous surf on east-facing shores. Hurricane Genevieve has intensified into the first Category 5 hurricane of the 2026 Eastern Pacific season but remains far to the east.

Breezy trade winds and passing windward showers are expected today as Hurricane Fausto moves north of Hawaii. The storm is anticipated to weaken to a tropical storm, causing high surf and potential weather changes.

Crews are performing overnight repairs on a damaged hydrant and valve on Young Street between Akoko Street and Keeaumoku Street, causing expected traffic delays. The work is part of ongoing efforts to address infrastructure issues in the area.

Multiple people were shot near Seattle’s Space Needle at an events complex. Police are investigating and have urged people to avoid the area, but no further details were immediately released.

An e-scooter rider was hospitalized in serious condition after losing control and crashing in Honolulu on Sunday afternoon.

Voter Service Centers in Honolulu, Hawaii, provide in-person election services such as registration and accessible voting from July 27 to August 8, 2026.

A 680-acre brush fire in South Kohala is now 50% contained. Evacuations in Kawaihae Village have been lifted, and the highway is open, though parts of Kawaihae Road remain closed.

A man was hospitalized in serious condition after apparently being shot early Sunday morning near Hopaka St. in Honolulu.

A man was hospitalized in serious condition after an apparent stabbing in Honolulu, as reported by Honolulu Emergency Medical Services (EMS). Paramedics treated the injured man on Saturday night.