Hawai‘i Police Department hosts "Coffee With a Cop" events in March to facilitate informal chats between local officers and the community across various locations.

Law enforcement in Hawai‘i Island responded to a shooting that resulted in the death of Latisha Soares and the suspect, Isaiah Fourshey, in an officer-involved incident.

Kauai's Vidinha Stadium is closing for a renovation project starting March 7, to upgrade the field, track, and install a new video board, with completion expected in December 2025.

The McClain sisters apologized for a now-deleted Instagram post where they interacted with a sea turtle in Hawaii, prompting a response from local authorities and an acknowledgment of the importance of respecting wildlife guidelines.

The Honolulu Fire Department and locals extinguished a boat fire at Waianae Boat Harbor; two dogs were found on board, one died. An investigation into the fire's cause is underway.

Hawaii launches Operation Hire Hawai‘i to speed up job placements for residents, matching them swiftly with state employment opportunities across various sectors.

Hawaii's Capitol is undergoing a renovation to replace the problematic water-filled pools with a durable, 54,000 square-foot glass mural, enhancing aesthetics and utility for community events.

The National Weather Service reports strong trade winds in Honolulu, with windward and mauka showers expected. A Wind Advisory is in effect for parts of Hawaii, with aviation turbulence warnings and maritime Small Craft Advisories due to rough seas.

A bicyclist collided with a truck on Kaua'i's Kaumuali‘i Highway, resulting in serious injuries for the cyclist. The accident closed the highway and is under investigation.

Hawaiian residents can expect a dry weekend with showers on leeward areas, with trade winds returning next week possibly bringing wetter conditions. Muggy air to decrease with the trade winds, while vog also expected to ease.

First families have moved into Kaua‘i’s Lima Ola Housing Development, as part of the County's largest affordable housing project, with more units to come.

Hilo police, acting on a tip, arrested Ivan Steve Kong, 46, for an outstanding warrant related to parole violation. The arrest, made without resistance, is part of an ongoing investigation led by Detective Bryson Pilor.

Hawaii's tourism in January 2025 saw a 3.8% rise in visitor arrivals from last year, with spending up by 4.7%, signaling a near-full recovery from pre-pandemic levels, despite fewer arrivals from Japan and Canada.