Hawai'i Health Department fined two urgent care centers $2.19 million for operating clinical labs without required state and federal permits since 2003 and 2008.

Former MMA fighter BJ Penn was arrested in Hawai‘i for violating a restraining order. He was released on $3,000 bail and is due in court the following day.

A water service shutdown is scheduled for June 18 in Hanalei for water main replacement, affecting several roads. Residents should store water and use provided water buffaloes.

Maui County is hosting a recycling event for metals and electronics on June 20-21, 2025, at the Hāna Recycling Center. Residents can drop off various items for responsible disposal.

The Hawai‘i Police Department is hosting "Coffee With a Cop" events in Kona, Waikoloa, and Hāwī for the public to informally meet local officers and discuss community matters.

The Pohoiki Boat Ramp in Hawaii is being dredged to remove 42,000 cubic yards of volcanic deposits after Kīlauea's eruption, with completion expected by November.

When helicopters start buzzing over Mauna Kea's slopes next month, it'll mark another chapter in a four-decade legal saga where an endangered bird literally sued the state—and won. This time, only a few hundred palila remain to witness Hawaii's latest attempt to undo centuries of ecological damage.

The NWS forecast for Honolulu predicts moderate east-southeast winds, shifting stronger by the weekend, with showers focused on windward and mauka areas.

Hawaii's forecast includes brief showers favoring nights and early mornings, with a more stable climate from Monday. Moderate easterly trades are expected next week, with potential afternoon showers over the weekend.

Armando Posadas was barred from entering the Pūpūkea Marine Conservation District for six months after illegally collecting 55 'opihi, agreeing to a plea deal with a $1,000 fine and probation.

Unstable weather with enhanced showers is expected in Honolulu due to the remnants of a cold front and an upper level disturbance, with a forecast of more stable conditions and moderate trade winds decreasing by Friday.

PFAS, specifically PFOS, was detected intermittently in the water at St. Stephen Diocesan Center, Oʻahu. Levels are below EPA's safety threshold. The Roman Catholic Church has informed consumers and monitoring continues.

A teen fired a gun during a fight near Kealakehe High School, leading to his arrest on various charges including reckless endangering and firearms offenses.