Master-at-Arms 1st Class Jeffrey Diaz died after attempting to rescue two children from high waves at Waiapua‘a Bay. Despite rescue efforts, he was pronounced dead at the hospital.

Seth Colby, Ph.D., has been appointed as the director of the Hawai‘i Department of Budget and Finance by Governor Josh Green, effective December 8, 2025.

Honolulu police arrested a 22-year-old in Kalihi on attempted murder and firearm charges, HPD says; detectives with CID are handling the probe.

Hawaii is set for serene weather and possible strong surf this week, with light winds and limited rain forecasted by the NWS; travelers expect mostly clear skies, and mariners may see rough seas.

Honolulu hosted its final fireworks buyback event, offering grocery cards for illegal fireworks to improve safety.

State health officials posted an advisory after routine tests found elevated enterococci at Cove Park in Kīhei.

Hawaii opens three new pre-kindergarten classrooms on East Hawaii Island under the "Ready Keiki" initiative to expand early education and support working families.

Live webcams and local video show lava spilling from Kīlauea and ash plumes rising over Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park as USGS monitors conditions.

A 39-year-old man was shot Sunday night fronting 555 N King Street in Kalihi; police say a suspect fled toward Mayor Wright Homes.

Former Ocean Safety chief John Titchen is back on the shortlist to lead Honolulu lifeguards, setting up a high-stakes public hearing in early December.

A woman in her 40s was critically injured after being found unresponsive in the ocean at Kaka'ako Waterfront Park; rescuers performed CPR before she was hospitalized.

An 84-year-old woman from Kula died after a car crash on Maui; she was not wearing a seatbelt and succumbed to her injuries the following day. The incident is under investigation.

Honolulu Police issued a $100,000 arrest warrant for Robert Malabey Jr., who attacked two people with a hammer; he was later arrested by the Sheriff Division.