The Honolulu Fire Department extinguished a fire at Sheridan Community Park's playground, with no injuries reported. The cause was found to be arson, and the damage is estimated at $85,000 to $150,000.

A 26-year-old diver from Kilauea died after being swept away by a current at Kaʻakaʻaniu Beach; an extensive search ended when the Coast Guard found him unresponsive.

Kaua‘i firefighters extinguished a house fire in Kapa‘a, leaving 2 people displaced and 2 pets dead; damages estimated at $353,000. The fire's cause is under investigation.

Hawai'i Island Police seek public's help in solving the cold murder case of Michael Rosenbaum, found shot at MacKenzie State Recreation Area in Puna in July 2021.

Hawai‘i Island police seek help locating 14-year-old runaway Jazzielle Nathaniel, last seen in Hawaiian Acres on June 26, 2025. She's 5'2", 115 lbs, with brown hair and eyes.

Woman in serious condition after being stabbed in Honolulu's Kalihi area; police seek unidentified male suspect.

A fire broke out on a 6th-floor balcony of a Waikiki building, quickly extinguished by HFD. The apartment under renovation had flammable materials; no injuries reported, cause under investigation.

Hawaiʻi Island police arrested a Kailua-Kona man, William Kaohu, confiscating drugs, a firearm, ammunition, and cash from his home, and charged him with multiple drug-related offenses.

Honolulu firefighters quickly extinguished a fire in a second-floor apartment in Aiea, assessing one male's condition post-incident; the fire's cause is under investigation.

A 16-year-old was detained at Waianae High School for carrying a firearm; it had a defaced serial number, and the student faces a 'Place to Keep' charge.

The Honolulu Police warned of a scam after an elderly resident was tricked into sending $58,000, believing they won a sweepstakes. Authorities urge the public to report suspicious windfall promises.

Police in Pāhoa, Hawaii seized drugs, weapons, and explosives, arresting a man named Shannon Hostetler on related charges. The operation involved local and federal agencies.

Hawai‘i Police Chief Moszkowicz apologized for actions causing "pain and confusion," reaffirmed his commitment to the Big Island, and emphasized building trust.