Honolulu firefighters extinguished an Ewa Beach house fire caused by an unattended candle; no injuries as occupants evacuated; fire caused $180,000 in damage.

Doc, the Komodo dragon, has died at age 32 at the Honolulu Zoo after being euthanized due to cancer, marking the end of his long life, which included contributions to conservation education.

A wildfire in Hamakua, Hawaii, prompted a Fire Watch for Paauilo residents, with Highway 19 temporarily closed but now reopened. The fire is 75% contained.

Molokaʻi residents urge for a temporary ban on imports of high-risk materials to prevent the invasive coconut rhinoceros beetle from reaching the island, after its detection on nearby islands.

Maui County News reports the completion of a one-day cleanup at Baldwin Beach, removing safety hazards like tree stumps and concrete for a safer shoreline.

Ferragamo continues its luxury presence at Royal Hawaiian Center as Waikiki experiences a wave of high-end retail renovations and upgrades.

The University of Hawai'i women's volleyball team is the preseason favorite to win the Big West Conference, as they prepare for their final season before joining the Mountain West in 2026.

The Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia canoes arrived in Rarotonga for the first time since 1992, engaging in cultural exchanges and events involving local leaders, communities, and schools, and emphasizing Polynesian seafaring traditions.

A wildfire in North Kohala, Hawaii, led to the closure of Kawaihae Road, with emergency services responding quickly and containing the fire shortly after it was reported. No injuries or home damages were indicated.

The NWS forecast for Honolulu predicts consistent summertime weather with moderate to breezy trade winds and showers mainly on windward and mountain areas. Stable conditions and steady trade winds are expected, with minor coastal flooding possible.

A 20-year-old woman died from injuries sustained in a Waianae motorcycle crash, bringing Oahu's 2025 traffic deaths to 53. The helmetless rider lost control on Farrington Highway, adding to the road's troubling pattern of fatal accidents this year.

Former Punahou basketball coach Dwayne Yuen received over 33 years in federal prison for exploiting young female athletes across Oahu schools over nearly two decades.

Honolulu's Little League All-Stars erupted for 15 hits in a crucial 9-1 elimination victory over Illinois, keeping their World Series championship dreams alive with clutch hitting and stellar pitching.