Nearly 300 Native Hawaiians are closer to homeownership after DHHL facilitated the selection of 91 turnkey homes in Waikapū, Maui, addressing long-standing housing needs under the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act.

The Hawai'i DOH is conducting the Hawai‘i Health and Media Survey via text to understand residents' health behaviors and attitudes, ensuring confidentiality and utilizing a third-party data analyst.

Honolulu is set to experience steady trade winds with showers favoring windward and mauka areas, according to the NWS - Honolulu. While the trade winds may ease slightly, a remnant front and upper-level trough may enhance windward showers.

The Maui Police seek public help to find James Dando, last seen leaving his Kahului home on April 1, 2025. He is described as 6'4", with distinctive tattoos.

Hawaiʻi County Police Detective William Brown was convicted of perjury and faces a five-year sentence for lying under oath in a grand jury proceeding.

Hawai‘i joins a multi-state lawsuit challenging President Trump's executive order that mandates changes to voting processes, citing it as an unconstitutional overreach of executive power.

HWMO received the National Wildfire Mitigation Award for their exceptional wildfire management and community engagement in Hawai‘i after the Lahaina fires.

Hawaiian monk seal pupping season peaks; DLNR advises beach-goers to keep a distance and report sightings to protect the endangered species and ensure their safe nursing period.

Hawai'i Police and University of Hawai'i-Hilo launched the Kalounui Internship Program for students to earn college credits through police internships.

Hawai'i Island police seek help to identify a theft suspect photographed near stolen farm equipment in Captain Cook. The suspect, a male in his 40s-50s, fled the scene. Public assistance is requested.

Kaua‘i officials warn of a phishing scam via texts claiming to be from the DMV regarding "E-Z Pass lane debt," asking for credit card details on a fake website.

Hawai'i Island police report 14 DUI arrests in a week, with year-to-date arrests slightly up from last year and major crashes slightly down. There's also a significant decrease in fatal crashes compared to the previous year.

The article discusses the National Weather Service forecast, predicting increased rainfall, humid conditions, and vog in the Hawaiian Islands due to an incoming weather front.