Hawaii Governor Josh Green has implemented relief measures, including emergency payments and funding for food banks, to counter the impact of the federal shutdown on local families.

Maui Police are increasing DUI enforcement over Halloween with checkpoints and patrols. They urge the public to plan safe travel and report impaired drivers.

The Honolulu DPP has announced a system update for HNL Build on Friday, affecting in-progress permit applications. Submitted applications won't be impacted.

A Microsoft Azure outage disrupted operations for Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines, affecting websites and online check-in, leading to increased wait times and manual processing.

Maui will pilot Park Maui in early 2026, charging non‑residents $10/day at select Kihei beaches while Hawaiʻi residents keep a free morning priority window.

A brush fire in Waiehu, Maui was quickly contained by firefighters, with no evacuations needed and no injuries reported. The fire was extinguished in less than an acre.

Video captures Pete Hegseth and his wife deplaning in Honolulu as he begins an Indo-Pacific tour that includes Japan and Southeast Asia.

Foghat is coming to Maui — Castle Theater show Feb. 5, 2026. MACC member presale Oct. 30; public onsale Nov. 4.

A man was arrested in Waiʻanae for assaulting a Honolulu police officer and attempting to grab an officer's gun; it turned out to be an airsoft pistol.

A Hawai‘i officer was seriously injured after being hit by a car while helping a stranded motorist. The driver was arrested but released pending investigation. The incident is under investigation for officer safety.

Hawaii's traffic fatalities in 2025 have surpassed the previous year's with 106 deaths reported by October 24, outpacing the 102 in 2024. HDOT is implementing safety measures and urging public cooperation.

Kaua‘i Police Detective Hanson Hsu was honored as one of Hawai‘i's Top Cops for his exceptional service and skills as a bomb technician and his commitment to public safety.

Hawai‘i authorities are investigating a series of suspicious brush fires along Queen Ka‘ahumanu Highway, with no injuries or property damage reported.