West Maui has escalated to a Stage 2 water shortage, mandating severe restrictions on nonessential water use due to drought, with demands exceeding supply by up to 30%.

Maui County's Department of Housing seeks applications for funding new affordable housing projects through its Affordable Housing Fund for fiscal year 2027.

OnTrack Hawai’i launched a PSA to raise awareness of early psychosis detection in youth, emphasizing social support and early intervention through a "Start with Care" campaign.

HDOT announces road closures on Nāpilihau Street and Honoapi‘ilani Highway in Maui for traffic signal installation.

Jada Rossman joins Honolulu's city team as a Housing Policy Fellow from the Bloomberg Harvard City Hall Fellowship, aiming to reform housing regulations over two years.

Honolulu is preparing for a tribute concert to honor reggae artist George "Fiji" Veikoso, expected to attract 30,000 fans and stream live on YouTube. Security and organization are priorities for the event.

Firefighters responded to a solar battery rupture in Kapa‘a, Kaua‘i, with no injuries reported. The incident prompts reminders for proper installation and maintenance of energy systems.

Hawaiʻi leverages libraries for climate change discussions, allowing community feedback on the state's Climate Action Pathways draft for a sustainable future.

Maui Police ask for help in locating Marylanne Duray, a 52-year-old woman missing since August, last seen in Kahului and Kihei. No contact since Aug. 30. She has grey-blond hair and brown eyes.

The Maui Economic Development Board honored students and educators for their STEM contributions, awarding Michael Siopes and projects like "Kūlia Scholarships Connect" during a fundraising event.

Honolulu Police arrested a 19-year-old male in connection with a shooting at Zablan Beach, leaving one teen critically injured. The suspect faces attempted murder charges; further arrests are anticipated.

Maui park facilities undergo temporary closures for maintenance and recruitment, with the Eddie Tam Park parking lot and Sakamoto Pool affected in September.

Oʻahu's public transportation services, TheBus and TheHandi-Van, resume normal operations after resolving an outage caused by hardware issues, not a cybersecurity breach.