Honolulu stays hot Thursday, but stronger trade winds arrive Friday and Saturday with passing showers and rougher east-facing shores.

Scattered showers and gusty NE trades make Tuesday and Wednesday unsettled. East-shore High Surf Warning remains through Wednesday; expect brief heavy downpours in spots.

Breezy northeast trades and swell from Hurricane Fausto will push east shore surf to advisory levels; small boats and beachgoers should take caution.

Kakaʻako's building boom has outpaced its electrical network, delaying new towers as crews race to upgrade ducts, cables and a key substation.

A wildfire near Kawaihae prompted a county advisory for South Kohala Saturday evening. Officials urged residents to stay informed as crews responded.

State health officials flagged an enterococci exceedance at Hanakaoʻo Beach in Kaʻanapali; swimmers should avoid posted waters while follow‑up testing continues.

Dakota Ianniello, formerly of Hanapepe, was indicted after agents say a May 2025 vehicle search found about 81.5 grams of fentanyl and she admitted distributing it. Federal prosecutors say she faces years in prison if convicted.

A joint advisory says Russian state‑supported actors used a zero‑click Zimbra flaw to steal emails. Honolulu FBI flagged the risk to local IT teams.

Hawaiʻi DOH has issued a brown water advisory at Hanamāʻulu Beach; officials urge avoiding brown or murky water after recent runoff and a June sewage spill.

Two Kailua‑Kona men face attempted murder and assault charges after a July 18 stabbing following a graduation party; one victim was flown to Oʻahu in critical condition.

Defense says extreme mental or emotional distress explains the 2020 Ewa Beach killings of a woman and her six‑month‑old son.

A new state law called Hawaii Builds pairs expedited approvals with seed financing and strict timelines to accelerate thousands of affordable homes across the islands.

Tropical Storm Fausto is set to become a hurricane tonight, with forecasters warning of rapid strengthening. Dangerous surf and rip‑current threats are expected for Baja and parts of California, with possible swell reaching Hawaii by the weekend.