A mechanical failure at Kihei Pump Station No. 6 left part of Kalama Park cordoned off and prompted county requests for South Maui residents to limit water use.

More than 950 acres of Kāneʻohe Pali have been moved into state stewardship to protect drinking water, cultural sites and native habitat. Public and federal funds helped seal the deal.

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.

HART filed a counterclaim against Hitachi alleging breach of contract and violations of Hawaii's False Claim Act by submitting misleading statements, seeking treble damages and additional penalties.

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.

A city bus knocked down a utility pole near Turtle Bay, shutting Kamehameha Highway in both directions while crews and Hawaiian Electric worked to restore power and traffic.

A man in LA received a 6-year prison sentence for his part in a drug trafficking operation that spread to Hawaii, involving large amounts of fentanyl, heroin, and meth.

Hawaii experiences calm weather today, but a significant front is forecasted to increase showers and thunderstorms over the weekend, affecting western parts of the state.

An officer in Honolulu was injured by a man in crisis; the suspect was charged with attempted murder and assault. The incident highlights the challenges police face with mental health crises.

Honolulu police executed a warrant on Kawaiahaʻo Street, seizing 16 gambling machines and nearly $4,000; two people were arrested on gambling charges.

Medical examiner records show a jump in homeless deaths on Oʻahu — 1,466 from 2014 through Nov. 2025 and 167 so far this year. New medical-respite beds and outreach are central to the response.

Residents say Kaahumanu Street has become dangerous as drivers routinely exceed the 25 mph limit, prompting calls for speed bumps and stepped-up enforcement. HPD reports dozens of crashes on the corridor.

A donor‑funded modular fire station in Olowalu has filed permits and could open in 2026, backers say, promising quicker responses and potential insurance savings.