Maui Police defused a situation involving a suspected IED in Kahului, later identified as an improvised pyrotechnic device, prompting an evacuation and road closure.

The National Weather Service forecasts stronger trade winds in Hawaii through Friday, bringing relief from windward showers but raising concerns for wind advisories, choppier seas, and fire risks.

Hawaii's DOH is improving mosquito testing due to six confirmed travel-related dengue cases and global increases in the disease. They aim to enhance detection and control even as they seek to fill critical staffing vacancies.

The University of Hawaiʻi received a $6.5 million grant to enhance the Pacific's cyberinfrastructure, aimed at boosting research, computing systems, and data management over five years.

A 65-year-old man was hospitalized in serious condition after a fire engulfed a house in Punaluu Valley, Honolulu. Firefighters controlled the blaze within an hour, and the cause is under investigation.

Maui pools in Wailuku and Kīhei are closing temporarily for upgrades to their chlorination systems, affecting local swim routines for better water quality and safety.

A 54-year-old woman from New Mexico was found unconscious in the water off Ali'i Drive, Kailua-Kona, and later died at Queen's Medical Center despite rescue efforts.

Police in Kailua-Kona are investigating a fatal accident where a pedestrian was killed by a Subaru. The driver fled but was arrested and faces multiple charges.

Hawaii expects increased windward showers, strong trade winds midweek, and a drying trend towards the weekend, with potential fire weather concerns due to heightened winds and dry conditions.

Hawaii Island has launched a new digital dashboard to assist residents in finding affordable housing, featuring current and future projects with real-time updates on over 8,100 units.

Hawaii's Department of Agriculture receives record biosecurity funding to fight invasive species, despite vetoes from Governor Josh Green reducing the proposed amounts.

A 46-year-old man from Lahaina was arrested for second-degree murder following a fatal incident along Honoapiilani Highway, as reported by Maui police.

A 59-year-old hiker sustained chest and back injuries after falling from a ledge on Honolulu's Makiki Valley Trail and was airlifted to safety by rescue teams.