A man is critically injured after falling 150 feet from Hawaii's Pali Notches trail, prompting a complex rescue operation by the Honolulu Fire Department.

The Office of Information Practices in Hawaii has updated its Sunshine Law training materials to reflect new legislative changes and improve governmental transparency.

Moderate trade winds and a mix of dry conditions with occasional showers are expected in Honolulu, with potential minor coastal flooding later in the week.

The Kunia Road Wildfire in West O‘ahu, Hawaii, is reported to be 100% contained after burning 251 acres. Crews from multiple islands and helicopter use were critical in the containment efforts.

The Department of Hawaiian Home Lands awarded 115 turnkey homes in East Kapolei to Native Hawaiian families, advancing efforts to reduce the homestead waitlist.

Invasive Myoporum thrips have been detected on Kauaʻi, impacting native naio plants. Rapid response efforts are underway to contain the pest after a citizen report via 643pest.org. Previous incursions occurred on other Hawaiian Islands.

A former Hilo man, Hiram Kawelu, is charged with robbery, manslaughter, and other crimes related to two separate incidents in August 2022 and January 2023.

Honolulu's Department of Environmental Services is set to sell Green Bonds to fund environmentally friendly improvements to O‘ahu's wastewater systems, with high credit ratings and positive financial outlook.

Honolulu's DDC will conduct an archaeological survey at Kailua Municipal Parking Lot from October 15-31, with partial closures and traffic reroutes expected.

Waimea High School senior Swede Sandblom was sworn in as Kaua‘i County's first student representative on its Charter Review Commission, following a mayoral nomination and council confirmation.

Police arrested Kenneth Bounlangsy, 51, for the August 9 double stabbing at Back Alley Cafe that sent two men to the hospital with serious injuries.

Honolulu forecasts steady weather with light to moderate trade winds, occasional showers, and minor coastal flooding during high tides. Surf conditions to vary, while fire weather remains stable.

Federal budget cuts have eliminated $36 million in climate research funding at University of Hawaii, gutting programs that help island communities prepare for rising seas and extreme weather.