No, in Hawaii, a landlord cannot evict a tenant immediately. Written notice and a court process are required before any eviction can occur.
For nonpayment of rent, landlords must typically give a 5 day written notice to pay or quit. For lease violations or other issues, a 10 day notice is generally required.
In cases involving serious or illegal conduct, a shorter notice period may apply, but the landlord must still file in court and obtain an eviction order. A tenant cannot be removed without a court judgment and enforcement by the sheriff.
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The information for this answer was found on our Hawaii Eviction Process answers.