A Navy father stationed at Kauai, Jeffrey Diaz, lost his life while saving his son from a current at Waiapuaʻa Bay, a day before his 48th birthday. His partner remembers his love and dedication to his family.

Hawaiʻi DOH detected measles virus in Maui wastewater samples collected Nov. 18; lab results show a wild (non‑vaccine) strain. No suspected cases have been identified and officials urge up‑to‑date MMR vaccination.

Hawaii's Governor Josh Green's advisory committee, including Native Hawaiian leaders, discusses the future of military-leased lands as U.S. Army lease expiration in 2029 approaches.

A man was arrested for a fatal shooting in Mountain View, Hawai’i; police are investigating it as second-degree murder. The suspect, Joseph Davis, was detained with the firearm at the scene.

Maui announces closures and service changes on Thanksgiving, with most county offices, pools, and various centers closed; landfills on Hāna, Molokaʻi, and Lānaʻi shut down, but trash pickup and Maui Bus on schedule.

A father and his children faced a robbery and kidnapping at Nimitz Beach; the suspect was arrested, and the family is now safe after a frightening ordeal.

Honolulu forecast predicts stable weather with light showers due to a high pressure ridge, with changes expected next week when a weak cold front approaches.

The Kaua‘i OED awarded $368,362 in Innovation Grants to 12 projects focused on energy, sustainability, and cultural preservation aimed at boosting the island's economy.

The 25th Annual Waimea Light Parade on Dec. 20, 2025, begins at 6:15 p.m. Streets will close from 5-8:15 p.m. Local bus schedules will adjust for the event.

The latest viral video from a Hawaii beach shows exactly why marine advocates say "nothing has improved" in 2025. Conservation officers are now investigating after witnesses watched a man hoist a protected green sea turtle into the air for a photo opportunity, dropping it back on the sand with a pat on its shell.

Two young hikers were rescued after running out of water and enduring cold conditions in Haleakalā; one was airlifted to Kula for evaluation.

A Farm Flavor analysis finds Maui County farms generated about $103.7M in annual sales, led by fruits and tree-nut crops across roughly 1,405 farms.

A Handi‑Van driver who stopped to help on the H‑1 lost his right leg and is now in rehab. Co‑workers and neighbors have launched a fundraiser as he rebuilds his life.