Kauai Fire Department rescued two Texans with an ankle injury and heatstroke symptoms from Kalalau Trail; they refused further medical care upon safe return.

Kaua‘i firefighters quickly contained a fire at Olympic Café in Kapa‘a with no injuries and an estimated $369,000 in damages; cause deemed accidental.

Concrete workers in Oahu strike for better work-life balance, demanding two days off weekly amidst a construction boom. Island Ready Mix Concrete is in negotiations.

The Honolulu Police Department's SIS team demonstrated crime scene investigation techniques to children at the Nānākuli Boys & Girls Club, potentially inspiring future forensic science careers.

A man was arrested in Waikiki after threatening hotel security with a metal stick and fleeing into the ocean, before being apprehended by authorities with assistance from DLNR and Ocean Safety.

The Maui Police Department has acquired a new night-vision helicopter named Hekili with advanced tech for improved law enforcement and emergency response operations.

The Honolulu Fire Department is addressing a wildfire near Kapolei Commons, which is now 75% contained and has burned around 20 acres. No structures are at risk, and no evacuations have been ordered.

The Maui County Council committee voted to phase out about 7,000 vacation rentals to aid local housing needs, despite tourism industry concerns and debate over the bill's impact on housing prices.

HPD warns about a scam involving fake attorneys demanding bail payments for made-up arrests, advising the public to only pay at police stations and to report suspicious activities.

Kauai officials invite public input on Waimea 400 project's Environmental Impact Statement on August 6, including discussions on housing and development.

Honolulu will experience a temporary dip in trade winds with most showers confined to windward areas until Saturday, while leeward regions stay mainly dry.

University of Hawai'i's football team starts practice for the 2025 season, focusing on acclimatization to heat and improving performance. Coach Chang aims for energy and consistency, and players show optimism for team prospects.

Puna resident Joseph Donald Tibbs pleaded guilty to child abuse and sexual assault, agreeing to a 40-year sentence. His bail was denied and he's to register as a sex offender.