A wildfire near Kawaihae prompted a county advisory for South Kohala Saturday evening. Officials urged residents to stay informed as crews responded.

A Honolulu couple found a 3-foot ball python under their front door on July 25, prompting a police response and animal-control custody.

Five newcomers are running for Chair Alice Lee’s Wailuku seat. The Aug. 8 primary could flip the council’s 5‑4 balance and decide housing and rental policy.

State health officials flagged an enterococci exceedance at Hanakaoʻo Beach in Kaʻanapali; swimmers should avoid posted waters while follow‑up testing continues.

Maui County blessed a new, high‑tech Emergency Operations Center in Wailuku with room for nearly 200 staff and a 24‑screen video wall; officials expect it to be ready in August.

Scattered showers and gusty ENE trades keep Honolulu warm this weekend. A High Surf Advisory for south shores runs through 6 a.m. HST Sunday, July 26.

State health officials flagged Sharks Cove after tests found elevated enterococci; avoid water contact until follow-up testing clears the site.

Dakota Ianniello, formerly of Hanapepe, was indicted after agents say a May 2025 vehicle search found about 81.5 grams of fentanyl and she admitted distributing it. Federal prosecutors say she faces years in prison if convicted.

Repairs at Tripler are complete but a water advisory remains while samples are tested. Showers are allowed but avoid using tap water for drinking until cleared.

A 56-year-old motorist in Kalihi was threatened with a knife and his car taken early Friday; police released a suspect description and are seeking tips.

The Pentagon awarded Oracle an up‑to‑10‑year enterprise software agreement worth nearly $7 billion to centralize on‑premises licensing across DoD, the Coast Guard and intelligence agencies.

High Surf Advisory in effect for south shores through 6 PM HST Friday. Gusty trades and isolated showers will make beaches and small boats hazardous.

A Kahaluu man has been charged in the 2025 Kahekili Highway hit-and-run that killed a pedestrian. Family members and MADD plan a sign-waving rally at the crash site this weekend.