Kapalua Golf Course in Maui faces a water shortage, causing course deterioration and concerns over hosting the PGA Tour's 2026 Tournament of Champions. A legal dispute over water rights has led to a two-month closure for recovery efforts.

Honolulu leads the nation with the lowest unemployment among major cities as Hawaii's jobless rate drops to 2.7%. Strong job growth across construction and tech sectors drives the island's economic resilience.

Military and civilian firefighters are battling a 15-acre brush fire at Schofield Barracks, with 10% containment and no immediate danger to facilities.

Kaua‘i Police seek public's help regarding an unspecified medical incident at Wailua Beach; details are limited, and witnesses are urged to come forward.

Firefighters extinguished an early morning blaze at an abandoned house in Kahala, with no injuries reported. Conditions were challenging due to hoarding and structural instability.

Former Maui Police officer Carlos Frate pleaded guilty to using excessive force with a Taser against a non-resistant arrestee, violating federal civil rights. He faces up to 10 years in prison.

University of Hawai'i football players swept Mountain West Player of the Week honors with impressive performances against Stanford, including a star turn by freshman QB Micah Alejado.

The Kaua'i Fire Department held a ceremony to graduate their 34th Recruit Class, promoting two members and adding five new firefighters to its ranks. Mayor Kawakami and Fire Chief Gibson acknowledged the support from families.

Neighbors at a Kaneohe high-rise grabbed fire hoses and helped fight a sixth-floor blaze before firefighters arrived Saturday night. Two people were hospitalized for smoke inhalation in the incident at 46-270 Kahuhipa Street.

A 19-year-old motorcyclist is critically injured after a crash on the H1 Freeway in Kalihi. She was wearing a helmet when she sideswiped a car and was ejected.

A 70-year-old man has been arrested for arson in connection with Saturday's Kunia brush fire, potentially solving a weeks-long pattern of suspicious blazes in Central Oahu.

A North Carolina man died after cliff-jumping into the ocean at Shipwreck Beach, despite rescue efforts and CPR. An autopsy is pending and foul play has been ruled out.

Forecast from NWS indicates stable weather, light breezes, and dry conditions for Honolulu, with minor windward showers expected, mostly clear skies, and generally favorable aviation conditions. A Small Craft Advisory is in effect for some waters.