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

The YMCA of Honolulu is being redeveloped, including renaming it The Ai Nuʻuanu YMCA, thanks to a $3 million donation from the David C. Ai Charitable Trust.

Honolulu leads the nation with the lowest unemployment among major cities as Hawaii's jobless rate drops to 2.7%. Strong job growth across construction and tech sectors drives the island's economic resilience.

Honolulu firefighters seek hazard pay, feeling overlooked compared to other essential workers who received it, despite facing significant COVID-19 risks on the job.

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

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.

The Kaua'i Fire Department held a ceremony to graduate their 34th Recruit Class, promoting two members and adding five new firefighters to its ranks. Mayor Kawakami and Fire Chief Gibson acknowledged the support from families.

Kāneʻohe Community Resource Fair and Film Event focuses on local environmental initiatives and climate change education with booths, films, and discussions.

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.

Mayor Richard Bissen will visit Molokaʻi on August 25-26 to engage with residents and discuss local governance as part of his "Mayor Bissen and Team in Your Town" initiative.

The Hauʻula Family Assessment Center was opened to support homeless families in Hawaiʻi, providing shelter and services to transition to permanent housing.

UH Mānoa opened Hale Haukani, a $170-million P3 student housing complex with upscale amenities, to address accommodation needs and Honolulu's housing shortage.

Eager shoppers camping out nine hours early turned Hawaii's premier local goods festival into a traffic nightmare with lines stretching into Waikiki.