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Ala Moana Center in Honolulu, Hawaii has been voted the #2 shopping center in the United States in the 2026 USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards, reflecting the support of its tenants, employees, residents and visitors.

Hawaiʻi residents who serve as jurors in state courts will receive an increased daily rate of $50 starting July 1, the first increase since 1989, to recognize the time and sacrifice involved in jury service.

Hawaiʻi’s statewide syringe exchange program has seen a decrease in exchanges due to changing patterns of substance use, but the program remains an important part of the state’s public health system and now offers more flexible access to clean supplies.

A 30-year-old man was found unresponsive while night diving off Oʻahu’s North Shore and was later pronounced dead, highlighting the dangers of Hawaii’s ocean environment and the importance of following ocean safety tips.

An 18-year-old motorcyclist died after a single vehicle crash in Kapolei, Hawaii, marking the 21st traffic fatality of 2026 on Oʻahu, with speed appearing to be a contributing factor in the crash.