Hawai‘i's DCCA is launching PSAs to educate the public on hiring licensed contractors, emphasizing the importance of verified skills, insurance, and financial protections.

A brushfire erupted near Akahai Place in Haiku Tuesday afternoon, prompting emergency alerts as residents were advised to prepare for potential evacuations.

The 31st annual Made in Hawai'i Festival returns this weekend with 81 new vendors showcasing local goods at the Hawaii Convention Center. The three-day event features a new state-sponsored pavilion and expanded island-wide participation.

Queen Street's 900 block continues as a hotspot for illegal gambling raids as Honolulu police battle underground gaming operations across the island.

Downtown Honolulu's historic Hawaii Theatre Center battles for survival as insurance premiums skyrocket 4,500%, forcing cuts to programs while celebrities step up to help.

Kevin's Kitchen has been packing South Beretania Street with crowds since opening in June. The Hong Kong-style roast meat specialist is already earning recognition among Honolulu's top Chinese restaurants.

Kaua‘i County offices and various facilities to close for Statehood Day on August 15, with limited service interruptions; normal operations to resume August 18.

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.