Hawaii PUC Chair Asuncion is stepping down in 2025, and the search for his successor has begun. Governor Green acknowledged Asuncion's public service contributions.

The Hawai‘i Police Department will host Coffee With a Cop events in West Hawai‘i to facilitate open dialogue between the community and law enforcement.

Hawai‘i Island police seek public help to identify a woman suspected of a theft on October 3, 2025, in Hilo. The Caucasian female in her 30s has arm tattoos and a medium build.

Hawai‘i Department of Health warns of ByHeart infant formula recall due to possible Clostridium botulinum contamination, advising consumers to stop use and return the product.

Hawaiʻi County has delayed first reading of a plastic foodware ban until Nov. 19 as businesses and officials haggle over composting capacity, costs and exemptions.

Honolulu expects strong trade winds and increased showers due to a high-pressure system, with a High Surf Advisory and potential coastal impacts. Fire risks are moderated by low moisture levels.

The Hawaii women's volleyball team beat CSU Bakersfield, with notable performances by middle blockers Sylvester and Gunderson, setting them up for postseason contention.

Maui County Mayor Richard Bissen is running for a second term, focusing on recovery from the Lahaina wildfire and improving housing and emergency preparedness.

A diver in his 20s was critically injured and unresponsive after an incident near Ko'Olina; Honolulu EMS and Ocean Safety responded to distress calls involving four swimmers.

Strong trade winds are expected in Honolulu with occasional showers mainly in windward and mauka areas; advisories may increase with the windy conditions.

Hawai‘i Island police report a decrease in DUI arrests and fatal crashes, with concerns about underage DUIs; total major crashes saw a slight increase.

A 22-year-old woman fought off an attacker on Waiʻalae Avenue; Honolulu police have opened an attempted sex-assault investigation and are asking for tips.

Maui's Emergency Management Agency is set to clear 52 acres in Wailuku to mitigate wildfire risks, with the support of local schools and churches, while also providing aid to houseless individuals and protecting cultural sites.