Kawaihau Road's water system improvement by the Hawaiian Dredging Construction Co. will cause delays from Oct 29 to Dec 22, 2025, with weekday work from 8 am to 3:30 pm.

Governor Josh Green of Hawaiʻi has initiated the Hawaiʻi Relief Program to mitigate the impact of the federal shutdown, providing temporary housing and utility payment support through TANF for eligible families.

"Wings and Woodlands: A Tribute to Native Birds and Forests" exhibition returns on November 7 in Kauaʻi, featuring artwork and photographs celebrating local birds, plants, and culture, alongside conservation education, workshops, and film screenings.

Hawai‘i Police report a rise in dangerous driving, with over 9,200 speeding tickets in 2025, including high speeds and reckless behavior, despite enforcement efforts.

A Microsoft Azure outage disrupted operations for Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines, affecting websites and online check-in, leading to increased wait times and manual processing.

A 71-year-old pedestrian was fatally hit by a car on Oahu's Kahekili Highway, the area's 72nd traffic death in 2025, an increase from 38 the previous year.

Hawaiian Electric says it hit its 2025 double‑pole removal goal early, taking down more than 5,000 poles so far. The company aims to clear over 9,400 double poles by 2028 across the islands.

With college attendance slipping, Hawaiʻi is rolling out a bold fix: automatic admission offers to every public high school senior. The new ‘Direct2UH’ program makes applying to the University of Hawaiʻi as easy as saying yes.

HFD crews extinguished a building fire along Lunalilo Street in Makiki early Wednesday; investigators have not yet confirmed injuries or a cause.

A new Summer Impact Report from Hāna Highway Regulation says illegal parking, unlicensed tours and dangerous photo stops are overwhelming the Road to Hāna and calls for a community‑led management plan.

Honolulu Police conducted raids in Kalihi, seizing 50 gambling machines, drugs, firearms, and cash, while arresting several individuals involved in illegal gambling operations.

A multi‑vehicle collision in the H‑1 Zipper Lane near Honolulu Airport snarled the morning commute. DOT says responders were on scene and tow trucks were awaited.

A two-car collision slowed H-1 eastbound near the 6th Avenue overpass Wednesday morning, with DOT and HPD urging drivers to use caution.