Juan Baron, accused of murder in Hawaii, is contesting his guilty plea due to a claimed lack of understanding influenced by language barriers and pressure from his former attorney.

The weather in Honolulu is shifting to stable trade wind conditions with passing showers, particularly in windward areas. A front may disrupt winds over the weekend, but brisk trades should return next week.

A Hilo man was charged with illegal fireworks possession after police found 12 pounds of fireworks and evidence of sales at his home. He faces a possible five-year sentence if convicted of the felony charge.

Swimming is not advised at Hā‘ena Beach Park due to an 8- to 10-foot shark sighting. Safety signs are posted, and conditions will be reassessed the following day.

The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation has announced full closures of the Likelike Highway for paving work, with daily disruptions starting Oct. 7 from 8:30 am to 2:30 pm.

The Hawaiʻi DOH issued a health alert for a recall of ANSWERS Pet Food due to Salmonella and Listeria risks, advising on safety and refund procedures.

Nine inmates at WCCC graduated with certificates and one with an AA degree through the Windward Community College's program, marking a first in the facility's history.

Hawai'i Island police seek the public’s help to identify a couple accused of stealing an electric bicycle at a Waikoloa resort, using security camera images for leads.

Hawaii Island Police are seeking help to find three missing juveniles: Hunter Mercier, Damon Weber, and Mary Costner, last seen in the Puna and Ka'u areas.

A report has blamed a downed Hawaiian Electric Co. power line for last year's Lahaina wildfire, which killed 102 people and resulted in billions in losses.

The NWS predicts mixed sun and rain for Honolulu with moderate easterly winds and a possibility of heavier showers over the weekend due to an upper-level disturbance.

Honolulu's National Weather Service predicts moderate easterly winds and showers through Wednesday, with lighter winds and sea breezes later in the week. No weather warnings are currently in effect.

A free legal clinic in Waiʻanae offered assistance in expunging minor criminal records and recalling bench warrants, with the help of volunteer attorneys and a judge.