Maui Police Department warns of phone scammers pretending to be officers and tricking victims into paying fake fines for warrants or missed jury duty.

Hawaii County Fire Chief Kazuo Todd, 45, died Sunday. Officials praised his leadership and named Deputy Chief Daniel Volpe acting chief as the department and family make arrangements.

Honolulu Police are seeking three suspects in a fatal shooting in Hālawa, who fled in a light-colored car towards Aloha Stadium. They urge witnesses or those with footage to contact them.

Hawai‘i Island sees a decrease in DUI arrests with 849 this year, down from 902 the previous year, and notable reductions in fatal crashes and fatalities.

Honolulu Police reported gunshots at Kalihi Valley Homes on December 12, with vehicles hit but no injuries. They're investigating possible connections to recent crimes and have issued public safety reminders.

A 74-year-old woman was hit by a garbage truck in Kalihi and taken to a hospital after being treated for abrasions, officials said.

Four people in Honolulu were charged with promoting gambling in the second degree; three posted bail and a fourth was later arrested, court records show.

Firefighters in Kaua‘i battled a brush fire in Kōloa with no reported injuries or structural damage, successfully controlling the blaze with coordinated efforts from multiple stations and resources.

A 24‑year‑old former Bank of Hawaii teller was indicted after prosecutors say she embezzled roughly $44,000 from customer accounts, including two seniors.

County alert says imposters are showing up at Kaua‘i homes claiming to be KIUC workers. Officials advise residents to verify ID and report suspicious visits.

Honolulu Police are investigating a fatal shooting in Salt Lake, urging witnesses to provide information about the incident where a male was killed on Friday night.

A Maui judge denied a defense motion to dismiss charges against retired battalion chief Shawn Rogers, keeping a reindicted case alive after an earlier grand‑jury dismissal. The case remains scheduled for pretrial proceedings next month.

A Kauai woman was sentenced to 151 months after pleading guilty in a trans‑Pacific meth trafficking case tied to large drug seizures and multiple defendants. The move caps the first sentencing from a multi‑island probe.