Honolulu's planned archaeological survey of Kailua's Municipal Parking Lot is delayed due to scheduling conflicts. The Department of Design and Construction promises to resume later and appreciates the community's patience.

Goodwill Industries of Hawai'i plans a reuse event on October 24th, welcoming donations of usable items at Kaua'i Resource Center. Certain items like eWaste are not accepted.

Hawai‘i Island police charged resident Pomaikai Olson with serious offenses, including robbery and vehicle theft, after a series of traffic-related crimes in Volcano.

Governor Josh Green of Hawai‘i visited Japan to strengthen ties, focusing on clean energy and international relationships, and signed strategic agreements.

A moped rider was injured in a collision with a delivery truck in Downtown Honolulu; he was not wearing a helmet and is hospitalized in serious condition.

A father-daughter duo was arrested for assaulting two police officers outside Farrington High School, amid rising assaults on law enforcement in Oahu.

Registration for Kauai's Mini and Junior Hoopster Basketball Leagues starts Oct 22-23, free for kindergarteners to third graders. Games begin in January at Kalāheo Center.

The NWS in Honolulu predicts a shift in weather, with possible thundershowers affecting Kauai and Oahu, light winds, and a moderate to large northwest swell starting Sunday.

A propane tank explosion caused a fire at H-POWER waste-to-energy plant; no injuries occurred, but the facility sustained damage. Repairs will reroute some waste to landfills temporarily.

A 58-year-old hiker on the Kalalau Trail was rescued after sustaining a head injury, with Kaua‘i Fire Department responding and airlifting the person to safety for medical care.

Restoration of Waimānalo Beach Park Pavilion by Honolulu's Department of Design and Construction begins October 14, 2025, with modern materials for durability.

HDOT extends the H-1 Salt Lake Rehabilitation Project completion date to February 2026 due to noise concerns altering work schedules to weekend closures.

Hawaiʻi DOH confirms a local case of mumps on Hawaiʻi Island, issuing a public health notification and urging vigilance for those who visited Harold H. Higashihara Park on September 25.