Hawaii Island authorities are intensifying their search for a suspect linked to an incident in Pāhoa. They have released footage of a white pickup truck and request community help in identifying the vehicle and its male driver.

Kaua‘i Fire Department issues safety guidelines for handling fireworks on July 4th, including time restrictions and a ban on public use. Permits are required for firecrackers, available online until July 3.

NWS Honolulu forecasts a high-pressure system bringing increasing trade winds, showers, and a drier weekend to Hawaii, advising caution due to potential advisory-level winds and surf.

Kaua‘i County is updating its Multi-Hazard Mitigation and Resilience Plan, a FEMA-mandated five-year renewal to ensure eligibility for federal aid. Community input is being integrated.

A 17-year-old boy was injured in a Kalihi shooting incident, prompting a police investigation for the masked suspect behind the attempted murder. The community is urged to assist with any information.

Hawai‘i police seek public help to find 15-year-old runaway Makoa Gonsalves, last seen in Honoka‘a wearing shorts, camouflage Crocs, and carrying a red backpack.

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.