Kaua‘i Police Officer Arnold Cayabyab was honored as Employee of the Month for his investigative work leading to contraband seizures, as he nears retirement after a 25-year career.

The Kaua'i Fire Department held a ceremony to graduate their 34th Recruit Class, promoting two members and adding five new firefighters to its ranks. Mayor Kawakami and Fire Chief Gibson acknowledged the support from families.

Neighbors at a Kaneohe high-rise grabbed fire hoses and helped fight a sixth-floor blaze before firefighters arrived Saturday night. Two people were hospitalized for smoke inhalation in the incident at 46-270 Kahuhipa Street.

A 70-year-old hiker was hospitalized after suffering severe dehydration on Diamond Head Trail Sunday morning. The incident adds to a growing pattern of heat-related emergencies on Oahu's most popular hiking destination.

A 64-year-old man remains in critical condition after being pulled unresponsive from Pokai Bay waters Sunday. Bystanders performed CPR before emergency crews arrived.

Hawaii County Council votes 8-1 to partner with FBI's financial crimes task force as Big Island residents lost over $55 million to online scams last year.

Waikiki debuts tactical safety ambassadors with body cameras and commanding uniforms to combat post-pandemic crime spikes. The $400,000 program represents a business community-funded response to ongoing police shortages.

Hawaii expects calmer winds and typical summer weather, with limited rain chances and good flying conditions. Surfers will see small swells, and despite low humidity, fire risks stay low due to mild winds.

A 19-year-old motorcyclist is critically injured after a crash on the H1 Freeway in Kalihi. She was wearing a helmet when she sideswiped a car and was ejected.

Hawaii Governor Josh Green to embark on a tour, dropping off his daughter at college and meeting Italian officials including a Vatican visit to invite the Pope to Moloka‘i. Lt. Governor Sylvia Luke to serve as acting Governor in his absence.

Kāneʻohe Community Resource Fair and Film Event focuses on local environmental initiatives and climate change education with booths, films, and discussions.

Maui County News reports the completion of a one-day cleanup at Baldwin Beach, removing safety hazards like tree stumps and concrete for a safer shoreline.

Hawaii is experiencing a dry, warm summer with light to breezy trade winds, occasional showers on the windward side, and a small craft advisory due to a high-pressure system.