Tropical Storm Henriette regained strength Saturday while safely passing north of Hawaii, bringing weekend humidity before trade winds return.

A brush fire near Pa'auilo prompted highway closures and evacuations Thursday before firefighters contained the 150-acre blaze within hours.

Hawai‘i will end single-occupancy EV access to HOV lanes on September 30 to comply with federal policies and reduce traffic congestion, though the state leaves open future changes based on federal rulings.

Hawaii EV drivers will lose solo HOV lane access on October 1st as federal exemption expires. The change ends nearly a decade of rush-hour privileges for thousands of electric vehicle owners.

The Hawaii Department of Human Services has introduced a new team of Housing Specialists to help Maui wildfire survivors find permanent housing, as part of their ongoing recovery efforts.

Coconut Rhinoceros Beetles (CRB) have been found twice on Lāna‘i within shipments of potted plants from O‘ahu, leading to swift containment and eradication measures by Pūlama Lāna‘i and the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity.

New University of Hawaii research reveals more than half of Maui children ages 10-17 screen positive for depression two years after the devastating wildfires.

Hawaii's trade winds return, reducing humidity and bringing drier conditions until Saturday; Tropical Storm Henriette may disrupt this and increase showers and heat early next week. VOG concerns are also noted.

Honolulu police distributed school supplies to students in shelters of Waimānalo and Kahaluʻu, with support from Councilmember Esther Kiaʻaina, emphasizing community care and police engagement.

California man, 52, rescued from Kalalau Trail in Kauai with two minors after sustaining an ankle injury; airlifted to safety, he refused additional medical care.

Kaua‘i firefighters quickly extinguished a Kalāheo structure fire with no injuries; damages estimated at $250K.

The State Foundation on Culture and the Arts in Hawaiʻi has several calls for artist submissions, with deadlines approaching for a range of exhibitions from recycled art to native species themes.

Evacuations have been mandated by MEMA due to the Kaanapali fire in Maui, with zones near the blaze receiving orders. A traffic advisory affects Honoapi’ilani Highway.