The DLNR is probing coral reef damage at Kewalo Basin, likely caused by a boat anchor. The DAR team is addressing the impact by realigning damaged corals and investigating the incident.

Hawai'i Island police seek public help to identify a kidnapping victim and assailants after an incident in Hilo.

Makua Amituanai was arrested in Hilo for multiple vehicle break-ins and linked to drug-related crimes, with bail set at $183,000. Police encourage community tips.

Hawai'i police are searching for Randy Smith, a 58-year-old Pahoa man missing since July 1. Last seen in the Kalapana area, he is described as 5-foot-10 with brown hair and brown eyes.

Police are searching for 26-year-old Sun Popovich, last seen in Downtown Hilo, Hawaii, on July 4. The community has been urged to provide any information to assist in the search.

A snorkeler is in critical condition following an incident at Hanauma Bay, with emergency services responding to the scene. An investigation is underway to determine the cause.

A 4.1-magnitude earthquake and several aftershocks shook the southern flank of Kilauea volcano on Hawaii Island, with no immediate reports of damage or tsunami threat.

Aaron Tuitelapaga was convicted of second-degree murder for a 2020 shooting at an illegal Ala Moana game room, along with robbery and firearms charges.

A student was suspended for a year for having a toy gun at Stevenson Middle School. His mother is suing, claiming the punishment was harmful and unjust.

Maui Police seek public help to identify a female burglary and attempted arson suspect at Old Courthouse building in Wailuku, captured on video surveillance.

Molokai man, Mariano Garces, is convicted of second-degree murder in the 2022 death of his girlfriend, Amie Kaholoa'a, and faces life with the possibility of parole.

Hawaii faces an increase in meth and fentanyl, with Mexican cartels implicated. Authorities are combating the trend as drug-related deaths rise, including among youth and military members. Efforts to educate and treat addiction are underway.

Maui firefighters are working to extinguish a brush fire in West Maui, with the blaze 75% contained and 10 acres affected. No evacuations or injuries have been reported.