The Hawai‘i Police Department is hosting "Ice Cream With a Cop" in Waimea to encourage informal community engagement with law enforcement on Sept. 26, 2025.

Officer Landon Takenishi was named Officer of the Quarter by HISSPA for his outstanding law enforcement efforts in Hawai‘i, including five DUI arrests.

Lāwaʻi will experience a water shutdown affecting Kaumualiʻi Highway residents between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. next Wednesday, with the Department of Water issuing precautions and providing updates online.

Kauai residents must apply for property tax relief and exemptions by Sept. 30, 2025, meeting eligibility criteria and providing necessary documentation.

Kaua'i has launched an Online Home Exemption Application to streamline the exemption process for homeowners, allowing for online submissions and reducing paperwork.

Wailua Parks' tennis and pickleball courts are closing temporarily for maintenance, with painting and windscreens installation scheduled, subject to weather conditions.

Governor Josh Green of Hawaii signed an Executive Order to improve road safety and reduce traffic fatalities, particularly for vulnerable users like pedestrians and cyclists, by regulating e-bikes and offering driver education.

HDOT announced nighttime striping work on Honoapi‘ilani Highway, affecting traffic near Olowalu Village on September 23-24, with alternating lane closures for road stabilization efforts.

Hawaii's August unemployment rate held steady at 2.7%, with a slight increase in nonagricultural jobs. Industry job counts varied, with some rising and others remaining constant or decreasing.

Moderate to breezy trade winds and showers are expected in Honolulu, with a frontal band increasing rainfall. The NWS predicts up to 1 inch of rain, especially in mountain areas. Aviation and marine advisories are in place due to the winds.

Hawaiian Airlines was criticized for not allowing surf champion Joel Tudor to fly with his longboard, sparking a debate on airline policies for oversized sports equipment.

Hawaiʻi may increase high school graduation costs from $25 to $125, impacting student activities and attire fees, with the Board of Education reviewing proposals soon.

Honolulu police launched an attempted murder probe after three men were shot at by a known suspect, who then fled the scene. No injuries reported; public assistance sought.