Kaua'i Police Department adjusts records and firearms registration hours due to Election Day and holidays, offering limited services and support via contact details provided. They're also hiring for various positions.

Authorities are searching for 88-year-old Yoshi Hirai, missing since Halloween night in Kealakekua, Kona. Flyers and police notices urge public vigilance.

Hawai’i Island Police seek public assistance in locating 15-year-old runaway King Kehoe, last seen in Kea'au, known to frequent Puna and Hilo. She has brown hair, hazel eyes, and a thin build.

Maui's emergency agency partners with Genasys Inc. to enhance disaster response with advanced evacuation and traffic management software, involving local first responder input for effectiveness.

A 61-year-old man was attacked by a shark at Waiehu Beach Park in Maui, sustaining a severed leg. Emergency services responded and the victim was taken to the hospital. Beaches were closed and safety patrols increased following the incident.

Honolulu weather forecast predicts gentler trade winds and potential for heavy downpours and thunderstorms early next week, with a high-surf advisory in effect until Sunday.

A Canadian visitor was hospitalized after a landslide hit their car on Maui's Piilani Highway. A rock injured a 66-year-old woman, but other passengers were unharmed.

The Honolulu Fire Department acquired a new Bell 429 helicopter to enhance wildfire combat and rescue operations, featuring advanced tech, a larger water capacity, and a 600-pound hoist for improved safety and efficiency.

The restoration of Maui's "mother reef" has begun, with a focus on reducing sediment runoff and enhancing reef resilience, supported by a $9.9 million grant from NOAA and initiatives by TNC and DOFAW.

Hawai‘i officials investigate a series of cat killings at Ke‘ehi Small Boat Harbor and urge the public to stop feeding feral animals to protect local wildlife.

HDOT warns of traffic delays in Lahaina due to the transportation of modular homes for wildfire survivors, with hauling schedules from Nov 1-6, impacting evening traffic.

Hawaii expects increased showers and continued strong trade winds, with a potential for localized flooding on windward sides. A high-pressure system will moderate winds and shower activity into the weekend.

Honolulu Police search for three robbers who assaulted and robbed a high school student in Kalihi. The incident involved theft of a gold chain and fanny pack, with the assailants also damaging the victim's phone.