Downgraded Hurricane Kiko approaches Hawaii, bringing potential for life-threatening surf and rip currents, while the state prepares emergency measures.

K9 Archer of the Hawai‘i Police Department died after being left in a vehicle for too long, prompting a criminal and administrative investigation as well as policy reviews.

Kaua‘i Police Department's non-emergency line is experiencing intermittent disruptions. They’ve provided alternative numbers for public use during the outage.

Honolulu police are investigating an attempted murder after a woman was shot in Ewa Beach; the male suspect was found dead from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.

Honolulu's typical weather pattern includes light to moderate trade winds and occasional showers, mainly over windward and mauka areas, while leeward regions stay dry. Some increased showers may occur over the weekend.

The Honolulu Fire Department rescued a 27-year-old woman who had been lost for 2.5 hours near Kolekole Pass, using both ground teams and a helicopter.

Honolulu firefighters contained 90% of a Waianae brush fire by late afternoon, which burned through an estimated 42 acres; no evacuations or injuries were reported.

A woman in her 60s is in critical condition after being found unresponsive in Oahu's North Shore waters; she received CPR and was taken to the hospital.

Lahaina residents can discuss wildfire management, electricity infrastructure, and recovery housing at a community meeting hosted by the County of Maui on Sept. 3.

A 49-year-old motorcyclist died on Nimitz Highway, Oahu, marking the 56th traffic fatality for the year. Speed is a suspected factor; however, the investigation is ongoing.

The Kunia Road Wildfire in West O‘ahu, Hawaii, is reported to be 100% contained after burning 251 acres. Crews from multiple islands and helicopter use were critical in the containment efforts.

The Department of Hawaiian Home Lands awarded 115 turnkey homes in East Kapolei to Native Hawaiian families, advancing efforts to reduce the homestead waitlist.

A former Hilo man, Hiram Kawelu, is charged with robbery, manslaughter, and other crimes related to two separate incidents in August 2022 and January 2023.