The Mana Road fire on Hawai'i Island is 65% contained, with 2,100 acres burned; no evacuations or threats to structures, while agencies work together and hope for rain to aid them.

The Honolulu City Council approved a 27% pay raise for police officers by 2029, aiming to improve recruitment and retention in the Honolulu Police Department.

An 8-foot shark was sighted at Hanalei Bay Tuesday; lifeguards posted warning signs and advised no swimming. The bay could reopen Wednesday if there are no more sightings.

Hawaii faces strong trade winds and showers due to a high-pressure system; advisories issued for wind, sea, and surf conditions, with cooler temperatures expected.

Construction begins on a new library in Upper Puna, promising a hub for community learning with modern technology and flexible spaces for public events.

A crash on H‑1 eastbound before the Ewa offramp at 6:44 a.m. blocked two right lanes and slowed the morning commute. HPD was on scene while crews awaited a tow.

Maui has begun staging large water and helicopter dip tanks — including a 30,000- and 10,000‑gallon installation at Māʻalaea — to cut helicopter turnaround as drought tightens.

Life Flight has launched dedicated medevac service on Hawai‘i Island, stationing aircraft in Kona and Hilo to speed transfers to Honolulu’s trauma center.

Hawai'i Department of Human Services confirmed $250 per individual in state funds will be available on EBT cards as part of the HEFAP, amidst legal uncertainties regarding federal funds.

Honolulu completes conservation of Paikō Ridge with the acquisition of 3.5 additional acres, protecting cultural sites and natural resources with a $1.7 million investment.

Honolulu Police are searching for Jonnaven MONALIM, who went missing on November 5, 2025, last seen in Kapolei. They ask the public for tips via CrimeStoppers and online.

Fourteen new lifeguards graduate in O‘ahu, ready to protect its beaches after an eight-week training program, celebrating their commencement at a ceremony attended by family and colleagues.

HDOT launches a multimodal travel network in Hawaii with 113 projects aimed at improving pedestrian, bicycle, and transit access, investing $360 million over the next decade.