Hundreds of Honolulu children are stuck on swimming lesson waitlists while Hawaii reports the nation's second-highest drowning rates among kids.

bb.q Chicken opens its third Hawaii location in Waikiki, bringing Korean double-fried chicken to the tourist corridor.

Kaua'i county announces closures for Labor Day, including offices, recycling centers, and pools, though refuse pickup and bus services remain unchanged.

Kona Airport will conduct a live fire training exercise from August 26-28 as per the Hawai‘i Department of Transportation, with visible smoke and flames part of the drill.

Honolulu's weather this week includes moderate trade winds, a weak trough increasing trade wind speeds briefly, and gentle breezes, with stable conditions and no significant advisories, offering picturesque skies and decent surf on the South shore.

Hawaii County Council votes 8-1 to partner with FBI's financial crimes task force as Big Island residents lost over $55 million to online scams last year.

Maui is enhancing its Disaster Case Management services to aid fire survivors, with Mayor Richard Bissen and John Smith highlighting the support available, including a range of referrals and aid up to $140 million.

The Kaua‘i Police Department arrested a man for several burglaries at Righteous Roots Smoke Shop and a minor was also detained. The investigation remains open, with authorities seeking further information.

The Lahaina community progresses in cleanup efforts after a wildfire, with over half of the debris moved to a permanent site. Agencies, including the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, are coordinating the operation.

A 14-year-old boy is critically injured after his dirt bike collided with a vehicle in Ewa Beach. The accident prompted road closures and advanced life support at the scene.

The Kunia brush fire in Hawaii that prompted evacuations and road closures has been fully extinguished after burning 600 acres. Concerns of arson rise due to a series of fires in the area.

Long-term road closure on Puhi Road will last from August 2025 to January 2026 for upgrades, necessitating alternate routes and potentially delaying travel.

Daniel K. Inouye International Airport in Honolulu has implemented the new Enhanced Passenger Processing system to speed up entry for US citizens from selected flights using biometric data.