A 62-year-old man from Keālia is critically injured after a solo vehicle accident in Līhu‘e, where he hit several barriers. A medical emergency is suspected to have caused the crash.

A California visitor named Todd Wilt died after being pulled from the water at 'Anini Beach Park, Kauai. An autopsy is scheduled to determine the cause of death.

Hawaii treats federal-only holidays differently from state holidays, meaning local agencies work on days like Columbus Day, affecting legal deadlines under laws like the Sunshine Law and UIPA.

HDOT reopened the eastbound lane of Kamehameha V Highway on Moloka‘i after completing emergency repairs due to erosion. The $720,000 project restored full road connectivity.

HDOT is enhancing earthquake resilience for three Kula bridges and seeks public input on the project, with potential disruptions during the 2026-2028 construction period.

Maui's Parks and Recreation Department announces the PALS Winter 2025 program registration from Nov. 1-15, offering children various activities from Dec. 23 to Jan. 2.

The 98th Maui County Fair featured a Baby of the Year contest, eSports, and agriculture showcases with over 115,000 attendees celebrating community and local culture.

Restoration of Waimānalo Beach Park Pavilion by Honolulu's Department of Design and Construction begins October 14, 2025, with modern materials for durability.

HDOT announced nighttime repaving of Hālawa and H-3 Freeway off-ramps starting Oct 19, affecting O‘ahu motorists with detours and closures until Nov 26.

HDOT extends the H-1 Salt Lake Rehabilitation Project completion date to February 2026 due to noise concerns altering work schedules to weekend closures.

The "Aloha to Aloha Stadium Farewell Concert" is an upcoming event on October 25, 2025, featuring Hawaiian music artists and aimed at celebrating the legendary venue.

The Kauaʻi Bus introduced an Open Payments system, enabling contactless fare payments via cards and mobile wallets, following earlier launches of mobile ticketing and the Holomua smartcard.

Hawaiʻi DOH confirms a local case of mumps on Hawaiʻi Island, issuing a public health notification and urging vigilance for those who visited Harold H. Higashihara Park on September 25.