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Puʻuhonua O Waiʻanae is relocating about 200 residents from state land to a new 19.5 acre tiny house village in Wai‘anae Valley by Oct.

16. The community raised $10 million and arranged pop up units + volunteer help to offer a safer home.

Husband and wife duo Matt and Roxanne Ortiz from Wooden Wave create murals that celebrate sustainability and play by featuring detailed treehouse designs (with solar panels and water catchments).

Their work spans Hawaii and beyond as they share stories that capture local charm.

Hawaii's ukulele star Jake Shimabukuro appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live on Aug 11 to showcase his talent nationally and spark pride among local music fans.

Today, Hawaii News Now’s Spotlight Now examines Hawaii's economy by reviewing tourism trends, repairs at Hawaiʻi Convention Center, and Aloha Stadium's redevelopment + a political analyst explaining primary election recount details.

A one-year-old Hawaiian monk seal died from toxoplasmosis on the North Shore in early May, marking the second seal death this year.

NOAA (the wildlife agency) urged residents to keep cats indoors to help prevent parasite eggs from reaching coastal waters.

On August 10, the Agribusiness Development Corporation reorganized its board leadership, reelecting chair Jayson Watts and adding board secretary Ciara W.K.

Kahahane and board treasurer Jesse Cooke while appointing Joshua Uyehara; the board is now set to manage major statewide infrastructure investments to boost local agriculture & food security.

City leaders celebrated the new Membrane Bioreactor (MBR) facility at Sand Island Wastewater Treatment Plant on Tuesday at noon as part of a plan to upgrade local infrastructure that protects Honolulu’s coastal waters.

A recent Grassroot Institute report detailed how a state reform bill (HB224 from 2021) that would ease rules for new dialysis centers stalled, leaving Honolulu residents with longer wait times for treatment.

The Hawai’i Department of Health closed HI SHACK on Tuesday, Aug.

11 at 2002 Kalakaua Ave in Waikiki after finding refrigeration, handwashing, and hot holding violations (the business must correct these issues before reopening).

Jonathan Helton of the Grassroot Institute said over 200 homes were rebuilt but only 13 non-residential permits were approved in Lahaina after the 2023 wildfires—regulatory hurdles and missing records now delay commercial and multifamily recovery.

Team Oahu claimed the title at the 2026 Junior Lifeguard State Championships on Aug.

11 at Ala Moana Beach Park + they earned 318 points in events testing swimming, paddling and beach awareness skills.