A 1944 Maui ordinance still technically bans minors from playing pinball. The county council has introduced Bill 155 to remove the legal oddity and update the code.

Hawai‘i Police Department reports 19 DUI arrests in one week, with overall DUI arrests down by 7.03% and a notable decrease in fatal crashes and fatalities.

Three Hawai‘i Island Police officers were honored by the Aloha Exchange Club for their exceptional service, including cases of detective work, domestic abuse intervention, and solving a burglary.

Hawai‘i's Department of Agriculture granted over $465,700 to seven projects aiming to strengthen its specialty agricultural sectors, including fruit and floriculture, through the SCBGP for fiscal year 2025.

Honolulu forecast includes mixed weather with showers and possible thunderstorms, diminishing trades, and a decrease in fire concerns due to higher humidity. Marine advisories remain for strong trades and seas up to 10 feet.

Kaua'i County's Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program waiting list closes November 6, 2025. Applications before this will be processed, but applicants must update contact info online.

Kulike Ventura-Tampos was arrested in Hawai‘i for multiple offenses including vehicle break-ins, an assault on a County employee, and drug possession. His bail is set at $157,000.

Kaua‘i Police Detective Hanson Hsu was honored as one of Hawai‘i's Top Cops for his exceptional service and skills as a bomb technician and his commitment to public safety.

Hawai‘i authorities are investigating a series of suspicious brush fires along Queen Ka‘ahumanu Highway, with no injuries or property damage reported.

A lethal crash on Hawaii's Daniel K. Inouye Highway resulted in one death and several serious injuries, including an infant. The driver, Kimo Medeiros, faces multiple charges including DUI and negligent homicide.

The search for missing paddler Jon Naeole continues into its third day, with authorities expanding efforts and family expressing hope due to his skills and knowledge.

A Kaua‘i resident pleaded guilty to wire fraud and identity theft for fraudulently claiming pandemic-related rental assistance, obtaining over $126,000.

Restoration efforts at the Pohoiki Boat Ramp on Big Island face delays as nature refills the cleared area with sand and rocks. Budget constraints limit the DLNR to a less expensive repair option, despite setbacks in the ongoing project.