Kaua'i County experiences phone outages affecting communication services, including the police department's non-emergency line, with no known cause or resolution timeline.

The Maui Police seek public assistance to find 14-year-old Nevaeh Battel, last seen on May 4, 2025, in Haiku, heading to a friend's house. She has no phone.

Maui Police are seeking information on missing Kahului man Makana Hoe, last seen May 4, 2025. He left in a white Toyota with plate MHY-589 and is described as Hawaiian, 5'6". Public assistance is requested.

The Maui Police Department is seeking public help to find Kevin Miller, 55, missing since May 2, after leaving to shop in Kahului. He is bald, with brown eyes, and was last seen wearing black clothing.

Maui Police seek public assistance in locating missing 57-year-old Rowland Ramos since May 3; last seen after a medical appointment, without vehicle or phone.

A pedestrian was fatally struck by a car in Hilo; the driver was unharmed and not impaired. An investigation is ongoing, and the victim's identity is withheld pending family notification.

Honolulu Police arrested Kalehuaiwiliiamekamaile “Maile” Montez, a federal fugitive facing charges including identity theft and fraud, without incident.

Dawson Pilanca is charged with child sexual exploitation in Hawai‘i; police found graphic videos on his device after a cyber tip initiated the investigation.

Brian Matsudo pleads guilty to defrauding VA of over $9.1M, while two accomplices, Scott and Wells, face charges including wire fraud and obstruction of justice.

Authorities investigate a body found at Sand Island State Recreation Area, with the AG's division probing the mid-40s female's unattended death and seeking public information.

Hawai'i Island police are investigating a potential drowning incident that led to the death of a 62-year-old tourist, Lori Trende-Landgraver, during a night-time underwater excursion in Kona.

Honolulu Fire Department responded quickly to a high-rise fire on April 29th, extinguishing the flames within 22 minutes of their arrival. No occupants were harmed, and an investigation into the cause is ongoing.

Hawai'i Island saw a decline in DUI arrests but a slight increase in major crashes compared to last year. Fatalities from crashes decreased. The police continue to enforce DUI checkpoints and patrols.