Residents of Leialiʻi, Lahaina joined forces for a fire hazard assessment in a bid for Firewise community recognition after a close call with a wildfire.

Kalani High School's Bryan Silver was named the 2025 Hawaii State Teacher of the Year for his dedication to STEM education and leadership in CTE Engineering and robotics.

The Lahaina Aquatic Center reopened Oct. 11 after a year due to wildfire cleanup, including a new chlorine system, a critical facility for West Maui's community.

KCSW donated 1,500 period products to help combat period poverty, as highlighted by First Lady Monica Kawakami during an event at the Līhu‘e Civic Center.

The Kaua‘i Police Department is advising residents to use alternative phone lines for emergencies due to cellular service disruptions, with alternative numbers provided.

Nurses at Kapiolani Medical Center will return after a lockout, with a new contract featuring pay raises and a staffing matrix to address their demand for safer staffing levels.

Kapa‘a Refuse Transfer Station will be closed for renovations from November 2, 2024, to August 2, 2025, with only the green waste section open. Residents must use alternate sites for disposal.

Nine inmates at WCCC graduated with certificates and one with an AA degree through the Windward Community College's program, marking a first in the facility's history.

Unionized nurses at Kapiolani Medical Center ratified a new contract improving patient-to-nurse ratios and increasing pay after prolonged negotiations.

A free legal clinic in Waiʻanae offered assistance in expunging minor criminal records and recalling bench warrants, with the help of volunteer attorneys and a judge.

Honolulu celebrates UN World Habitat Day emphasizing sustainable urban living and youth engagement, with events planned including awards and a symposium.

Kauaʻi Police Department partnered with the DEA to host a Drug Take Back Day on October 26 for safe medication disposal, excluding needles and syringes.

The Women's Community Correctional Center in Hawaii celebrated its expansion, adding new buildings and Ho‘okipa Cottage renovations to enhance inmate rehabilitation and working conditions.