HPR News Staff

Two of Oʻahu’s iconic entertainment venues, the Neal S. Blaisdell Concert Hall and Tom Moffatt Waikīkī Shell, have finished long-awaited renovations.

Rep. Gene Ward, a Republican who represents parts of East Honolulu, announced his retirement from the Hawaiʻi State House of Representatives after experiencing several health setbacks.

Daniel Nāhoʻopiʻi completes his tenure as interim president and CEO of the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority to embark on a new global tourism role.

Dining al fresco may become more common at Oʻahu restaurants with the Honolulu City Council's passing of Bill 1 to make the outdoor dining services program permanent.

During his State of the City address, Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi announced that the second segment of the Skyline rail will open to the public on Oct. 1. The Conversation talked to HART Director and CEO Lori Kahikina, who was a bit surprised by the commitment.

The Honouliuli National Historic Site on Oʻahu will kick off its 10th anniversary with two events this month. Commemoration events will run through January 2026.

The Division of Aquatic Resources will be hosting meetings for residents to engage in the site selection process for transplanting coral. The public can give feedback through meetings in person, or through an online survey.

The state Health Department is urging Hawaiʻi residents to stay vigilant and get vaccinated as measles cases continue to rise in the continental U.S. and internationally.

A Wahiawā charter school will officially close in June after the Hawaiʻi State Public Charter School Commission finalized a decision Thursday not to renew its contract.

Hawaiʻi County police say the suspect in an officer-involved shooting on Friday is dead. Christopher Lucrisia, 39, was the subject of an island-wide manhunt after allegedly shooting and wounding a police officer.