Public defenders won a 20% raise last summer, but payroll delays have left many with short paychecks and thousands owed.

DPP records released with heavy redactions show an inspector stayed on the job after misconduct findings and was fired only after a May arrest.

The County of Kaua'i Finance Department received the cashVest 90+ Award in 2025 from analytics firm threeplusone for its outstanding public funds management throughout four quarters.

Aloha Stadium teams up with DTS and Skyline for a community event featuring activities, exclusive merchandise, book donations for a prize, and entertainment.

High school football stars visit Shriners Children's Hawaii during Polynesian Bowl week, giving patients an opportunity to meet and get autographs from future collegiate athletes.

Maui Police Department defended its officers' actions in a Wailuku shooting where Kristopher Austin was killed after an armed confrontation with the police.

Maui County Federal Credit Union has reopened its Lahaina branch in the building that survived the 2023 wildfires. The branch will offer standard services while the ATM remains offline.

Avian influenza caused the death of an endangered Hawaiian duck on Kauai, with authorities stepping up monitoring and urging public caution and reporting of sick or dead birds.

The Hawaiʻi Department of Health will vacate its Kinau Hale headquarters after asbestos was found in parts of the four‑story building, rendering sections uninhabitable. Officials and lawmakers now face decisions about repair, relocation and costs.

A new black-box theater opened in Wailuku last week after a multimillion-dollar campaign anchored by a $1 million pledge from Susan Naylor. MAPA still needs about $200K to finish outfitting the space.

Maui entrepreneur Justin Herrmann launched a mayoral bid this week, promising accountability, housing focus and to rebuild trust after the wildfires.

A brown-water advisory is in effect at Kamaʻole II after recent rain. Officials warn against swimming and recommend avoiding freshwater for 48–72 hours.

A cold front in Hawaii brings strong southerly winds, possible thunderstorms, and disruptions to travel, marine, and aviation activities, with a Wind Advisory and other warnings in effect.