Gov. Josh Green appointed Todd Apo to the HTA board, where he'll serve till 2028 pending Senate confirmation. Apo's diverse background is expected to support HTA's cultural and tourism goals.

Kua Road in Lāwa‘i, Kaua‘i will be closed on Oct. 10-11 for resurfacing work, with access limited to residents from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., weather permitting.

The weather in Honolulu is shifting to stable trade wind conditions with passing showers, particularly in windward areas. A front may disrupt winds over the weekend, but brisk trades should return next week.

A Hilo man was charged with illegal fireworks possession after police found 12 pounds of fireworks and evidence of sales at his home. He faces a possible five-year sentence if convicted of the felony charge.

The University of Hawaii soccer team secured a historic 1-0 win over Cal State Fullerton, marking a record 4-0 start in the Big West Conference and extending their winning streak to six games.

Campbell Sabers, led by QB Sagapolutele, secured a 41-20 victory over Mililani, ending a 16-game losing streak against them and maintaining a 6-0 season start.

Nurses at Kapiolani Medical Center will return after a lockout, with a new contract featuring pay raises and a staffing matrix to address their demand for safer staffing levels.

A Wendy's employee in Nanakuli was killed and another injured in a stabbing by a customer after a dispute over moving furniture in the restaurant. The suspect was arrested and charged with murder and attempted murder.

Governor Josh Green of Hawai‘i proclaims October 6-12, 2024, as "Fire Prevention Week," encouraging residents to check smoke alarms and echoing the theme "Smoke Alarms: Make them work for you!"

Hā‘ena Beach Park on Kauai reopened after a shark sighting caused a temporary closure; officials lifted restrictions as no sharks were observed subsequently.

The National Weather Service reports that Hawaii is under a weak upper-level low, causing enhanced showers, with more stable trade wind weather expected to return by Tuesday.

Precision Toxicology to pay $27 million over allegations of Medicaid fraud and kickbacks related to urine drug testing, following whistleblower lawsuits.

Hawaii's DLIR is launching online SIDES tools for improved UI claims processing for employers, aiming to increase efficiency and reduce fraud. The system allows secure, web-based management of UI claims and integrates new features for ease of use.