Hawaii receives $18 million from the U.S. DOE to enhance energy efficiency in large commercial buildings, a step towards its renewable energy and decarbonization goals.

HDOT schedules maintenance for Hilo Airport's main runway, including crack sealing and grooving. Runway 8-26 will be closed overnight on Sept. 11, with alternative runway 3-21 in use.

Four men were cited in Hawaii for illegally catching 40 lobsters during the season's opening day, including females and those with eggs, which is against regulations. They face court charges.

The National Weather Service forecasts peaceful weather for Hawaii with light trade winds, clear skies, and good conditions for flying and marine activities.

The HDOT plans to stripe the Kahului Park & Ride lot and asks the public to move their cars accordingly. Two electric vehicle chargers will remain accessible during the process.

Hawaii hotel workers across eight hotels initiated a three-day strike over Labor Day weekend, demanding better wages and staffing, amidst stagnant contract talks.

A motorcyclist is in critical condition after a multi-vehicle crash and hit-and-run on the H-1 East freeway, with ongoing investigations by the Honolulu Police.

Firefighters extinguished an apartment unit fire at Plantation Hale Suites in Wailua, evacuating the building with no injuries reported. The cause remains under investigation.

HDOT extends the completion of the Maʻipalaoa Bridge project in Hawaiʻi until October 2024, citing safety enhancements to pedestrian pathways as the reason for the delay.

Hawaii DHS receives an additional $7.9 million from FEMA to expand its Maui wildfire recovery program, aiming to assist 3,000 households with new disaster case managers and care navigators.

A water main break in Mililani caused traffic disruptions and water service loss to the Mililani Shopping Center, with repair crews responding promptly.

The search for Gary Gushiken, who disappeared while snorkeling in Wailua, has been suspended after three days, despite the considerable efforts of local and federal agencies.

Hawaiian residents anticipate wet conditions as tropical cyclones Gilma and Hector, currently weakening, approach the islands, bringing rain over the weekend with minimal threat of strong winds.