Hawai'i police arrested a man in Captain Cook for brandishing a BB gun and threatening vehicles; no injuries occurred, and the nearby school enacted a lockdown.

Kaua'i firefighters have controlled two brush fires in Anahola. The smaller fire was near Anahola Marketplace, while the larger was near Kalalea Road. Traffic on Kuhio Highway has resumed after road closures.

Teen kayaker Kahiau Kawai is recovering after being lost at sea for 12 hours near Oahu; he was separated from his group and later rescued by an off-duty lifeguard.

A 17-year-old girl died and three teens were injured in a crash involving a car and a tractor-trailer in Hawai‘i. Police are investigating and seeking witnesses.

A Kona man was arrested for stealing an e-bike and vandalism; police seek a female suspect related to the theft and property damage at local businesses.

Two people died and one was seriously injured due to dangerous surf on Oahu's North Shore; despite posted warnings, they were swept away by strong currents.

Hawaiian Electric activated but then deactivated its Public Safety Power Shutoff program in parts of West Maui due to changing wildfire risks, with residents advised to stay vigilant.

16 hikers were arrested for trespassing at Oahu's restricted Haiku Stairs, facing fines and jail time. The site's future is contentious due to safety and legal challenges.

A teen kayaker was rescued off Waikiki after 10 hours at sea; initially missing from his group, he was found early Thursday by the Coast Guard and is now hospitalized in serious but stable condition.

Gibran Copeland was charged by an Oahu grand jury with second-degree murder for fatally shooting Christina Baca, whose body was found in a storm drain.

Firefighters extinguished a fire at a Honolulu high-rise, with no injuries reported. An investigation is underway to determine the cause and assess damage.

A kiteboarder was rescued by Honolulu Ocean Safety after crashing into Popoia Island and suffering injuries. He is in serious condition following the windy and choppy conditions.

A wave at Ke Iki Beach on Oahu swept three tourists into the sea, killing a 63-year-old man and hospitalizing two women, one of whom is in critical condition.