Hawai‘i Island police arrested 11 impaired drivers and recorded a marginal decrease in DUIs but an increase in major crashes compared to last year. Fatal crashes and fatalities also decreased.

DHS hosted a Rapid Response event in Waimānalo with We Are Oceania, assisting with Medicaid, food, financial aid, childcare, and jobs, deepening community ties.

Honolulu expects fewer illegal fireworks after Governor Josh Green signs bills strengthening penalties and enforcement, including using drones for evidence gathering.

Hawaii Governor Josh Green has approved a $39.5 billion budget focused on critical operations and infrastructure, with cuts to balance financials amid federal funding reductions.

Over 20,000 Hawaiʻi residents join the 2025 Summer Reading Challenge, aiming to increase literacy and surpass previous signup records. Participants can track progress online or via the Beanstack app.

Hawaii confirms ninth travel-related dengue case in 2023, prompting the DOH to intensify mosquito control and public health advisories to prevent local transmission.

HDOT announced an overnight closure of Farrington Highway's westbound lanes in Wai‘anae for pavement repairs following a water main break. Contraflow traffic will be implemented.

Police in Pāhoa, Hawaii seized drugs, weapons, and explosives, arresting a man named Shannon Hostetler on related charges. The operation involved local and federal agencies.

MADD Hawai'i and the state Department of Transportation honored 18 law enforcement professionals for their efforts against impaired driving, including three HPD officers.

A Honolulu Police officer avoided injury when a suspect in a stolen vehicle struck their leg and fled. The vehicle was linked to burglaries. A 20-year-old was later arrested for attempted murder of an officer.

Maui's wildfire recovery receives a $1.6 billion boost from HUD, aimed at housing and infrastructure needs post-2023 wildfires. Funds were allocated after significant public input and will soon facilitate housing program applications.

The Honolulu Fire Department evacuated a building on Ku'ulei Street after a carbon dioxide leak, ensuring safety with air quality testing before reopening.

A late-night two-vehicle collision in Punalu'u left one car flipped, trapping four. HFD responded, using the "jaws of life" for extraction before victims received medical treatment.