Waikiki debuts tactical safety ambassadors with body cameras and commanding uniforms to combat post-pandemic crime spikes. The $400,000 program represents a business community-funded response to ongoing police shortages.

Hawaii expects calmer winds and typical summer weather, with limited rain chances and good flying conditions. Surfers will see small swells, and despite low humidity, fire risks stay low due to mild winds.

Hawaii is experiencing a dry, warm summer with light to breezy trade winds, occasional showers on the windward side, and a small craft advisory due to a high-pressure system.

Bodycam footage of the fatal shooting of Maui Officer Suzanne O by Clembert Kaneholani was released, highlighting the dangers police face and sparking gun control discussions.

Chick-fil-A opens its fifth Oahu location Thursday in Kapolei, featuring Hawaii's first indoor playground at any chain location. Customers wearing cow print on opening day receive free entrées.

Kaua‘i's Planning Department is seeking proposals for a public art monument at the 1924 Battle of Hanapēpē site, with a submission deadline of September 1.

Mayor Richard Bissen will visit Molokaʻi on August 25-26 to engage with residents and discuss local governance as part of his "Mayor Bissen and Team in Your Town" initiative.

The Honolulu All-Stars were eliminated from the Little League World Series after a 3-0 loss to South Carolina, despite previous successes under manager Gerald Oda.

Kaua‘i firefighters, assisted by locals with extinguishers, quickly extinguished a shed fire in Kōloa; no injuries reported, cause under investigation.

Hawaii's unemployment rate fell to 2.7% in July, its lowest level since before COVID-19, signaling strong economic recovery from pandemic highs.

Honolulu's City Council is pushing back against new state rules requiring two ADUs per lot as the city's decade-old affordable housing strategy shows disappointing results.

The Shidler College of Business at UH Manoa begins search for a new dean as Vance Roley plans to transition back to teaching after over two decades of leadership.

Mililani High School's football team narrowly defeated Kailua with a 9-7 victory, after linebacker Samson "Toa" Satele blocked a 37-yard field goal attempt in the final seconds.