Kauai's trash pickup in Kekaha is delayed due to equipment issues, with completion expected by the next day. Residents are asked to leave bins out until serviced.

A man was arrested in Waikiki for assaulting a police officer with a guitar; the officer was injured, and the man is charged with first-degree assault.

Honolulu Fire Department personnel successfully rescued three boaters and their capsized vessel off the Wailupe coast, with aid from surfers and coordinated rescue operations.

Breezy trade winds and an upper-level low bring showers to Hawaii, affecting mainly windward slopes. Weather is expected to improve with a dry spell later in the week. Aviation and marine sectors are warned of moderate winds and potential turbulence.

HFD conducted a rescue for an injured hiker near Peacock Flatts trail, where 19 firefighters responded, and Air 1 airlifted the victim to safety for medical care.

Honolulu expects increased showers and possible thunderstorms due to a moving front, with a Small Craft Advisory for watersports and moderate turbulence for flights. Surf's up on south shores, and fire weather remains below critical levels.

The Hawai‘i Police Department is hosting "Ice Cream With a Cop" in Waimea to encourage informal community engagement with law enforcement on Sept. 26, 2025.

Governor Josh Green of Hawaii signed an Executive Order to improve road safety and reduce traffic fatalities, particularly for vulnerable users like pedestrians and cyclists, by regulating e-bikes and offering driver education.

HDOT announced nighttime striping work on Honoapi‘ilani Highway, affecting traffic near Olowalu Village on September 23-24, with alternating lane closures for road stabilization efforts.

Hawaii's August unemployment rate held steady at 2.7%, with a slight increase in nonagricultural jobs. Industry job counts varied, with some rising and others remaining constant or decreasing.

Hawai‘i Island police are searching for a suspect linked to multiple ATM thefts and are seeking public assistance in identifying him based on surveillance images.

Hawaiʻi Governor Josh Green proclaims September 17 as Constitution and Citizenship Day to honor civic values and promote education on democratic principles.

West Hawai‘i residents can engage with local police at Coffee With a Cop events in September, fostering dialogue and community relations in informal settings at Kona coffee shops.