A 1944 Maui ordinance still technically bans minors from playing pinball. The county council has introduced Bill 155 to remove the legal oddity and update the code.

Hawai‘i's Department of Agriculture granted over $465,700 to seven projects aiming to strengthen its specialty agricultural sectors, including fruit and floriculture, through the SCBGP for fiscal year 2025.

The Hawai‘i Career Expo will take place at the Neal Blaisdell Exhibition Hall in Honolulu on October 29, offering networking opportunities with local employers.

Skyline’s second segment opened last week, adding four stations and a direct airport stop. City transit and airport teams are fine‑tuning bus routes and access as riders test the link.

The NWS warns of windy and showery weather in Honolulu, including a Wind Advisory, increased humidity, and marine advisories. Fire risks are also elevated.

Honolulu police are investigating an armed robbery in the Mōʻiliʻili neighborhood that left a 29-year-old man injured. Two suspects dressed in black approached the victim in his parked vehicle, demanded his belongings, and stabbed him before fleeing.

The Maui Police Department is seeking help to locate 15-year-old runaway Noah Aliksa, last seen in Lahaina wearing a black jacket and camouflage pants. Community involvement is urged for his safe return.

Wahiawā's Taste the Town event celebrates local food and culture with live music and a special appearance by chef Alan Wong. It features a large number of local businesses, trolley rides, and history tours.

Two opossums were caught at Honolulu Harbor, similar to an incident at Hilo Harbor. The Hawaii Department of Agriculture is actively managing such invasions to protect the ecosystem.

The Maui Police Department confirmed the safe location of missing woman Mwolana Aliksa on their Facebook page.

Hawaiʻi introduces the Hele Imua Internship program to train young professionals in agriculture, offering paid, hands-on farming experience to strengthen the local workforce.

Honolulu celebrates Filipino American History Month with iconic buildings lit in Philippine flag colors and a special proclamation by Mayor Blangiardi.

The Maui Police Department introduced two new K9s, Maka Ihe and Kū Makani, trained as less-lethal options for high-risk incidents and skilled in detection and apprehension.