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.

Kaua‘i residents will see their sewer bills increase by 11% annually over five years starting July 1, due to a plan to improve wastewater infrastructure.

Maui County plans a meeting on June 16, 2025, in Lahaina to discuss wildfire readiness, with updates from MEMA, Fire Dept., utility companies, and Hawaiian WMO.

Increasing winds and occasional showers are expected in Honolulu, with trade winds intensifying by midweek. A Small Craft Advisory is in effect for choppy waters near Maui and the Big Island.

An attempted traffic stop on a stolen vehicle in Kalihi resulted in the driver of the car nearly hitting officers, crashing into police cars, and being arrested for vehicle theft and attempted second-degree murder.

A hiker from California was rescued by the Kaua‘i Fire Department after injuring a shoulder on Waipo‘o Falls Trail. The efficient response included first aid and transport via helicopter.

Kauaʻi residents are being offered a disaster preparedness guide ahead of the 2025 hurricane season, featuring an event by DOW in collaboration with KEMA.

Hawaiʻi Island police seek a bald, pot-bellied man in connection with a Kona-area burglary on Leilani Street, urging public assistance and offering a reward for information.

Kona International Airport's Runway 17-35 is closing temporarily on June 11 for overnight rehabilitation work.

Maui County will close most services on June 11 to honor King Kamehameha I, with essential services like trash pickup and bus operations continuing as normal.

The Hanalei community is invited to a public event to discuss local water line improvements; construction will cause service interruptions and road closures until winter 2025.

A 71-year-old woman is in critical condition after her car rear-ended a dump truck on the H-3 Freeway, causing her to be trapped. Traffic was disrupted, but no one else was injured.

The NWS forecast for Honolulu predicts moderate east-southeast winds, shifting stronger by the weekend, with showers focused on windward and mauka areas.