Honolulu Police updated that remains found after a Kapolei fire were not dismembered. No foul play is indicated, and the case is an Unattended Death pending autopsy results.

A wildfire in North Kohala, Hawaii, led to the closure of Kawaihae Road, with emergency services responding quickly and containing the fire shortly after it was reported. No injuries or home damages were indicated.

Mayor Richard Bissen will visit Molokaʻi on August 25-26 to engage with residents and discuss local governance as part of his "Mayor Bissen and Team in Your Town" initiative.

The Hawaiʻi National Guard supported the Honolulu Fire Department in the Kunia Road fire by deploying helicopters and making water drops, as part of Operation Hoʻopauahi.

The Hauʻula Family Assessment Center was opened to support homeless families in Hawaiʻi, providing shelter and services to transition to permanent housing.

Governor Josh Green of Hawai'i released a new policy plan titled "Results for our People" to address state issues like the environment, healthcare, housing, and economic growth.

The University of Hawai‘i football team prepares to open their season against Stanford, with high anticipation and state pride. Coach Chang and his players are focused on strategy and team unity ahead of the game that features a "white-out" theme.

The Honolulu All-Stars were eliminated from the Little League World Series after a 3-0 loss to South Carolina, despite previous successes under manager Gerald Oda.

The NWS forecast for Honolulu predicts consistent summertime weather with moderate to breezy trade winds and showers mainly on windward and mountain areas. Stable conditions and steady trade winds are expected, with minor coastal flooding possible.

UH Mānoa opened Hale Haukani, a $170-million P3 student housing complex with upscale amenities, to address accommodation needs and Honolulu's housing shortage.

Hawaii nonprofits are cautioned about a scam involving fake checks posing as donations, with advice to verify donations and strengthen financial controls.

A 20-year-old woman died from injuries sustained in a Waianae motorcycle crash, bringing Oahu's 2025 traffic deaths to 53. The helmetless rider lost control on Farrington Highway, adding to the road's troubling pattern of fatal accidents this year.

A man is in critical condition after a moped accident in Kaimuki, Honolulu, where he hit a curb and was ejected onto a driveway. He was not wearing a helmet at the time.