Gov. Josh Green signs bills addressing Hawaii's housing and nonprofit funding, including streamlining construction defect resolution and allocating $50M for nonprofits.

The Hanalei Water System has been fully repaired following a pump motor failure, with services restored as of July 5, according to the Department of Water.

The Hawaiʻi State Art Museum is reducing its open days to four per week starting August 1, 2025, but will maintain its free admission and special events.

A teenage girl was rescued by the Honolulu Fire Department after being injured at the Makapuu Tidepools in Hawaii Kai and unable to return to the trail.

An altercation in Kalihi Street, Honolulu, escalated to an attempted murder and injury. Police arrived at 9 PM and closed the area for investigation. A 22-year-old was shot, and a 28-year-old relative injured an older man and faces charges.

Honolulu's H-3 Freeway will experience delays due to film work from Kāne‘ohe Bay Lookout to Tetsuo Harano Tunnels, with expected slowdowns and rolling stops.

Hawaii is experiencing strong trade winds, with advisories issued in Maui and Hawaii Counties due to fire danger and nautical challenges. Conditions are expected to improve later in the week.

A woman was rescued after being injured kayaking at Kalalau Beach, Kaua'i, thanks to a multi-agency effort including Kaua‘i Fire Department and bystanders.

Oahu is forecast to experience strong trade winds and occasional showers, with a high pressure ridge causing gusts that may reach 50 MPH until Monday. Windward and mountain areas will see more rain, while leeward areas face increased fire risk.

Hawaii Governor Green signed 12 bills into law, focusing on cannabis, energy, housing, and vetoed eight, including a traffic safety bill, for effectiveness and legal concerns.

Hawaiʻi launches Vision Zero campaign to eliminate traffic deaths, spurred by a 50% rise in fatalities. The multi-media initiative promotes safer street designs and active lifestyles to reduce vehicular tragedies and improve overall health.

Hawai‘i Island police seek help locating 14-year-old runaway Jazzielle Nathaniel, last seen in Hawaiian Acres on June 26, 2025. She's 5'2", 115 lbs, with brown hair and eyes.

A fire broke out on a 6th-floor balcony of a Waikiki building, quickly extinguished by HFD. The apartment under renovation had flammable materials; no injuries reported, cause under investigation.