Maui's Department of Water Supply is set to use Hamakuapoko Wells to supplement its Upcountry water system due to drought. The water will be regularly tested for safety.

Non-profits must apply by September 15, 2025, to participate in Honolulu City Lights. There's a lottery for display sites; applications require compliance with legal non-profit status.

The 2025 Kaua‘i Marathon will cause road closures in Kaua‘i on August 31, with traffic adjustments from 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in areas like Po‘ipū and Kalāheo.

A 56-year-old man was hospitalized in serious condition after a moped crash in Waimanalo, adding to Hawaii's troubling record as the nation's most dangerous state for motorcyclists.

An HPD vehicle collided with a moped on Kapiolani Boulevard, seriously injuring a 25-year-old man. The officer allegedly ran a red light, leading to the accident. Investigations are ongoing.

Scheduled road and lane closures on Akemama Road due to tree trimming may cause traffic delays on September 2, advises the Department of Public Works and The Cutting-Edge Land Clearing Solutions.

Ocean safety officials issued a box jellyfish alert for Nanakuli Beach Park Monday morning after discovering significant numbers of the stinging creatures in the water and on shore.

A multi-vehicle crash on the H-1 Freeway caused significant delays and lane closures, but lanes reopened quickly, with at least three injuries reported.

A crash on Maui involving a Toyota 4Runner left three teens hospitalized, with the driver in critical condition. Seatbelt non-use and alcohol involvement are suspected factors.

Kaua‘i Police Officer Arnold Cayabyab was honored as Employee of the Month for his investigative work leading to contraband seizures, as he nears retirement after a 25-year career.

Honolulu's search for a new police chief has prompted calls for officer involvement in the selection, amid concerns of a staffing crisis and previous leadership issues.

A 72-year-old woman died after being struck by a vehicle that ran a stop sign in McCully Thursday, becoming Oahu's 55th traffic fatality this year. The death toll has more than doubled compared to the same period in 2024.

Hawai‘i Island police are searching for 50-year-old Shawndell Cortez and her 7-year-old daughter Amina Bivings, both missing and last seen in Kailua-Kona. Cortez has a medical condition that adds urgency to their search.