Kaua‘i Fire Department extinguished a brush fire near Kokee Road in Kekaha; no structures threatened or injuries reported. Local authorities and landowners collaborated, and Kokee Road has reopened.

Honolulu forecast: strong trade winds, limited cloud cover, scattered showers, especially in windward and mauka areas. Rainfall expected to be low, with conditions persisting into next week.

Gov. Josh Green is urged to reconsider the possible veto of Hawaii's e-bike regulation bill, HB 958, amid concerns over public safety and urban mobility.

A judge extended a restraining order against ex-UFC star B.J. Penn, filed by his mother, who claims he may have Capgras syndrome. Penn must vacate their shared home. He was also arrested for alleged assault and violating the order.

A Transair flight's landing gear collapsed upon arrival at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport, but no injuries were reported; the FAA is investigating.

The Kaua‘i Police Department is hosting its fourth annual Touch-A-Truck event on June 21 at Vidinha Stadium, where families can explore various service vehicles.

A water service shutdown is scheduled for June 18 in Hanalei for water main replacement, affecting several roads. Residents should store water and use provided water buffaloes.

Maui County is hosting a recycling event for metals and electronics on June 20-21, 2025, at the Hāna Recycling Center. Residents can drop off various items for responsible disposal.

Residents of Honolulu can expect a breezy weekend with stable weather and trade winds bringing showers mostly to windward and mauka regions as per the NWS forecast.

The Hawai‘i Police Department is hosting "Coffee With a Cop" events in Kona, Waikoloa, and Hāwī for the public to informally meet local officers and discuss community matters.

The Pohoiki Boat Ramp in Hawaii is being dredged to remove 42,000 cubic yards of volcanic deposits after Kīlauea's eruption, with completion expected by November.

Hawai'i Health Department warns of a recall by Church & Dwight for nasal and teething swabs due to potential microbial contamination. No illnesses reported, but consumers should stop use and seek refunds.

When helicopters start buzzing over Mauna Kea's slopes next month, it'll mark another chapter in a four-decade legal saga where an endangered bird literally sued the state—and won. This time, only a few hundred palila remain to witness Hawaii's latest attempt to undo centuries of ecological damage.