Hawaii advances bills to revise public records and meeting laws, enhancing transparency and researcher access, and providing more public review time before meetings.

Hawaii is experiencing persistent trade winds and increased moisture, with windward and higher elevations seeing more rain. The weather pattern with strong winds and scattered showers is expected to continue.

Waimea Cook Field will be closed from March 10, 2025, to January 2026, for a $3.2M renovation including resurfaced tennis courts and other improvements.

Another dengue case reported in Oʻahu, Hawai‘i; third travel-related case for 2025. Health Department conducts mosquito control and urges prevention measures.

Kōke‘e Road guardrail repairs rescheduled for Mar 12-14, with weekday lane closures and traffic directed by flaggers. Drivers should plan for disruptions and extra travel time.

Hawai‘i Police Department hosts "Coffee With a Cop" events in March to facilitate informal chats between local officers and the community across various locations.

Officer Dylan Chaves, recognized as Officer of the Month by KCPC, intervened in a domestic violence case where he helped a victim and ensured the arrest of the abuser facing serious charges.

AG Lopez secured a nationwide injunction to halt the Trump administration's cuts to health research funds, emphasizing the illegality and potential harm of such actions.

Honolulu forecasts persistent windy conditions and heightened tides due to a ridge and a passing front, with hit-and-miss showers expected. Aviation and maritime sectors cautioned about turbulence and rough seas.

Authorities in Hawai‘i are investigating several brush fires in Hawaiian Ocean View Estates for arson, with a suspect seen fleeing in a white sedan. No injuries or damages were reported.

The Kaua‘i Housing Agency rescheduled the Waimea 400 Affordable Housing workshop to April 10, encouraging community input on the project's development.

Law enforcement in Hawai‘i Island responded to a shooting that resulted in the death of Latisha Soares and the suspect, Isaiah Fourshey, in an officer-involved incident.

Hawaii's DBEDT has reduced its 2025 economic growth forecast to 1.7% due to a tourism decline, rising inflation, and policy uncertainty, though some sectors like construction show growth.