OIA girls flag football in Honolulu approaches championship with Mililani and Moanalua as key players, while ILH celebrates Kamehameha's historic win, setting the stage for the state tournament.

Honolulu Police arrested one and issued a federal forfeiture warning on a property after busting a cockfighting operation in Waianae, thanks to public tips.

Honolulu Police Department resolved a barricade situation in Ewa Beach, resulting in one male being taken into custody on Kaileolea Drive, with residents advised via social media to avoid the area.

A Maui man was sentenced to one night in jail and four years probation after pleading no contest to charges including animal cruelty in the death of a pet pig.

A two-alarm fire demolished a Waipahu home on April 16, with Honolulu Fire Department responding. All occupants were safe, and the cause is under investigation.

The DHHL awarded nearly 400 leases to Native Hawaiians in West Hawaiʻi, aiming to reduce the waitlist for homeownership and promote community stability.

Maui County announces closures of various services on Good Friday, April 18, 2025, with certain facilities operating on reduced hours, while trash pickup and Maui Bus services remain unchanged.

Light winds and showers are expected in Honolulu, with a winter weather advisory for high Big Island elevations. Conditions may include thunderstorms and snowfall at high altitudes, with moderate trade winds returning by the weekend.

Cindy Matsushita was appointed as Hawai‘i's new Licensing Administrator for the DCCA's PVL, overseeing 52 professions. She brings 25 years of public service experience to the role.

The Hawaii DLNR stated that new Commercial Use Permits for ocean activities are on hold due to a court order pending environmental review, impacting current and future permittees.

Kekaulike Avenue in Kula, Hawai‘i, is reopening ahead of schedule after an eight-month closure for storm-related repairs, including a new culvert, retaining wall, and guardrails.

Hawai`i Island police report 18 DUI arrests in one week, marking a slight year-over-year increase in DUI incidents, with some crashes involved but no underage drivers or non-traffic fatalities.

A man in his 70s was found on the east-ridge of Diamond Head Crater by the HFD after being reported missing and was airlifted to safety without injury.