A 51-year-old German visitor and a minor were airlifted from the Kalalau Trail after reported stomach trouble; the helicopter response was delayed by a nearby search.

County updates show Kapa‘a closed for renovations through March while metal drop‑off locations shift; residents should confirm site statuses before hauling large items.

A threeadphase AINA Kitchen in Whitmore Village will centralize school meal production, aim for more local sourcing and serve dozens of Oahu campuses by 2027.

ʻEwa Makai Middle and Waialua High & Intermediate were named Hawaiʻi's first middle-level Schools of Democracy for student-led civic learning and campus-wide engagement.

Coastal Flood Statement through Monday morning; expect minor beach flooding at peak tides and gusty southwest winds into Monday.

A two-alarm fire on the 16th floor at Makaha Valley Towers was knocked down Friday morning; no injuries were reported and investigators are probing the cause.

Hawai‘i Island police are investigating an alleged threat at Kealakehe Elementary after a 9-year-old reportedly said he had a gun. Detectives ask anyone with information to come forward.

DHHL closed on nearly 7,000 acres on Kauai from Grove Farm for $18.25M, a purchase that raises questions about homesteads, agriculture and conservation on the island.

State regulators hit Hawaiian Dredging with a $390,000 penalty and ordered erosion controls after soil and vegetation washed into two Hanapepe gulches.

District 8 commanders, SROs and Safe and Sound Westside leaders met to coordinate mentorship, prevention and outreach across the Leeward community.

A police‑run mobile clinic is stopping at Kalama Park each Monday to deliver medical checkups, benefits help and pet care to Kīhei’s unhoused residents.

Multi‑agency crews searched off Kahili Beach after a 19‑year‑old was swept from rocks; one person was rescued and searches will resume at dawn.

High surf and elevated tides could bring minor coastal flooding through Monday. Scattered showers and breezy conditions may make beaches and roads hazardous.